Attenborough, David, 1926-

Naturalist Sir David Attenborough holds a baby saltwater crocodile in his hand

As a Guest

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January 14, 1999

21:57

"The Life of Birds."

Reknowned naturalist and film maker Sir David Attenborough. His new book and (upcoming PBS special is "The Life of Birds" (Princeton University Press). He examines birds from rainforests to desert, to cities and isolated wildernesses, the flying and the flightless, the seed eaters and the meat-eaters. The series was broadcast on the BBC last fall and will be presented on PBS sometime this year. The book is currently available.

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October 30, 1987

27:39

Attenborough's New Documentary Looks at the Human Animal.

Sir David Attenborough, host and producer of the new PBS series "The First Eden," which looks at the natural history of the Mediterranean. This follows his award-winning series for PBS "Planet Earth."

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David Attenborough

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February 4, 1985

48:00

Exploring the "Life on Earth"

Director and producer David Attenborough has made several nature programs for the BBC, documenting animals' behavior in their natural environments.

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David Attenborough

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May 7, 2021

07:53

'Attenborough's Journey' Salutes The Broadcaster With A Passion For Nature

Sir David Attenborough is TV's longest-running nature host with credits than span 70 years. A new BBC America special follows his path, from a nature-obsessed kid to a world-renowned broadcaster.

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David Bianculli

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May 8, 2003

05:42

Life of Mammals

TV critic David Bianculli reviews the new nature documentary miniseries by Sir David Attenborough. Life of Mammals is in ten parts and begins tonight on the Discovery Channel.

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October 9, 1995

04:28

A Surprisingly Fascinating and Exciting Documentary.

TV Critic David Bianculli previews a two-part documentary titled "The Private Life of Plants." It will be featured on cable TV's TBS network tonight and tomorrow night. Bianculli says its the best documentary he's seen this year.

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David Attenborough

As a Guest

"The Life of Birds."

Attenborough's New Documentary Looks at the Human Animal.

Exploring the "Life on Earth"

As a Topic

'Attenborough's Journey' Salutes The Broadcaster With A Passion For Nature

Life of Mammals

A Surprisingly Fascinating and Exciting Documentary.

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