Attenborough's Journey
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Following David Attenborough as he travels the globe to film his series, David Attenborough's First Life, in which he explores the very origins of life on Earth. David journeys to the parts of the world which have had special meaning to him during his 50 years of broadcasting. Beginning near his boyhood Leicestershire home, where he first collected fossils, he then travels to Morocco's arid deserts, the glaciers of Canada and crystal clear waters of Australia's Great Barrier Reef. As a prelude to the First Life series, Attenborough's Journey provides a unique insight into the mind and character of one of the world's most iconic broadcasters as he shares his passions for the natural world. Combining his global journey for First Life and archive material looking back at his illustrious career both as a programme maker and a controller of the BBC, the film reveals what makes him tick.
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BBC - Attenborough's Journey (2010) - 01
Type: Clip • Published 2011-05-14
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- Director
- David Lee
- Screenplay & Story
- Martin Williams
- Original Title
- Attenborough's Journey
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- BBC
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David Lee
Martin Williams
Anthony Geffen, Martin Williams
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David Lee
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Anthony Geffen
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Martin Williams
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Martin Williams
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What is Attenborough's Journey about?
Following David Attenborough as he travels the globe to film his series, David Attenborough's First Life, in which he explores the very origins of life on Earth. David journeys to the parts of the world which have had special meaning to him during his 50 years of broadcasting. Beginning near his boyhood Leicestershire home, where he first collected fossils, he then travels to Morocco's arid deserts, the glaciers of Canada and crystal clear waters of Australia's Great Barrier Reef. As a prelude to the First Life series, Attenborough's Journey provides a unique insight into the mind and character of one of the world's most iconic broadcasters as he shares his passions for the natural world. Combining his global journey for First Life and archive material looking back at his illustrious career both as a programme maker and a controller of the BBC, the film reveals what makes him tick.
Who directed Attenborough's Journey?
Attenborough's Journey was directed by David Lee.
Who stars in Attenborough's Journey?
The principal cast of Attenborough's Journey includes David Attenborough, Anthony Geffen, Martin Williams.
When was Attenborough's Journey released and how long is it?
Attenborough's Journey was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.