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NATURE: Attenborough's Life Journey

Sir David Attenborough holding a Goliath Beetle. From Micro Monsters with David Attenborough (2013).
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Sir David Attenborough holding a Goliath Beetle. From Micro Monsters with David Attenborough (2013).

Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024 at 7 p.m. on KPBS 2 / Stream now with the PBS app

As Sir David Attenborough enters his 98th year, this unique and charming film documents the highlights of his incredible life. Follow Attenborough’s journey from his boyhood days as a fossil hunter, through his early days as a host on Zoo Quest, to his programs using pioneering technology of the day such as 3D and 4K.

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This intimate portrait depicts Attenborough’s years on the road, from the islands of the Galapagos to the mountains of Canada to the jungles of Borneo.

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Combining exclusive behind-the-scenes footage, candid interviews with Sir David on location, and stunning excerpts from his ground-breaking documentaries, this episode captures an Attenborough you have never seen before.

Sir David Attenborough at Mummery ice field, Canada, filming for David Attenborough’s First Life (2010).
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Sir David Attenborough at Mummery ice field, Canada, filming for David Attenborough’s First Life (2010).

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Credits: Production of Atlantic Productions in association with The WNET Group. Oliver Twinch is director and Anthony Geffen is executive producer. Narration by Tom Park. For NATURE, Fred Kaufman is executive producer, Bill Murphy is series producer and Janet Hess is series editor. NATURE is a production of The WNET Group.

Sir David Attenborough on top of a reef surrounding Heron Island, Australia. From David Attenborough’s Great Barrier Reef (2015).
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Sir David Attenborough on top of a reef surrounding Heron Island, Australia. From David Attenborough’s Great Barrier Reef (2015).