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Bali - Part Two

First transmitted in 1956, the Zoo Quest team wander off the beaten track on the beautiful island of Bali, encountering curious villagers and remarkable creatures.

First transmitted in 1956, David Attenborough walks through avenues of palm trees and rice fields in order to reach a small Balinese village.

Once there, he encounters curious villagers and remarkable creatures, including ants that demonstrate some ingenious behaviour.

In addition to exploring less celebrated wildlife, this is also an opportunity to witness the unique Balinese culture with its hypnotic music and dance based on ancient Hindu legends.

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30 minutes

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Fri 2 Nov 1956 20:15

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Sir David Attenborough - The Early Years

Sir David Attenborough - The Early Years

This programme is part of a Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Four Collection showcasing the early work of Sir David Attenborough.


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In his memoirs, 'Life on Air', David Attenborough describes how, at the time of his visit there in 1956, Bali was 'the epitome of a remote Oriental paradise', with just one hotel in the main town and an airfield so small that there were rarely any international visitors.

About Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Four Collection programmes

Programmes are selected, in part, for their historical context and reflect the broadcast standards and attitudes of their time, which may not accord to some current Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ editorial guidelines. We aim to select programmes which can be shown in their entirety but in some cases edits are required.

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  • Fri 2 Nov 1956 20:15

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