Attenborough's Passion Projects

1h

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.

Episodes

Cast

A Blank on the Map

1. A Blank on the Map

1h

7th May 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.

Lost Gods of Easter Island

2. Lost Gods of Easter Island

1h

7th May 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.

Lost Worlds, Vanished Lives

3. Lost Worlds, Vanished Lives

1h

14th May 2016

David Attenborough looks back on his personal highlights. First transmitted in 1989, Lost Worlds, Vanished Lives explores the world's major fossil sites.

Darwin's Tree of Life

4. Darwin's Tree of Life

1h

14th May 2016

David Attenborough looks back on his personal highlights. First transmitted in 2009, Attenborough introduces a film he made about the work of Charles Darwin.

First air date

7th May 2016

Last air date

14th May 2016

Status

Ended

Type

Miniseries

Original language

en

Networks