Attenborough's Passion Projects
8.3
2016
Documentary
As part of a season of programming marking Sir David Attenborough's 90th birthday, four of his favourite films are brought together as the renowned naturalist looks back on his personal highlights.
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- David Attenborough
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EP1 - A Blank on the Map
May. 07,2016
David Attenborough looks back on his personal highlights. First shown in 1971, a film of an expedition to make contact with the Biami tribe in Papua New Guinea.
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EP2 - Lost Gods of Easter Island
May. 07,2016
David Attenborough looks back on his personal highlights. This episode sees David embark on a quest to uncover the history of a strange wooden carving.
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EP3 - Lost Worlds, Vanished Lives
May. 14,2016
David Attenborough looks back on his personal highlights. First transmitted in 1989, Lost Worlds, Vanished Lives explores the world's major fossil sites.
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