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Making Life on Earth: Attenborough's Greatest Adventure

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In 1976, David Attenborough embarked on his most ambitious project ever, Life on Earth. No-one had ever attempted a natural history series on this scale before, and David’s reputation was on the line. This is the remarkable story behind the BBC’s most famous wildlife blockbuster. A three-year, hair-raising odyssey around the world, travelling to 40 countries and filming over 600 species, including the famous mountain gorillas. First broadcast in 1979 and watched by 500 million people, it launched David Attenborough’s career as the most successful and influential wildlife film-maker of our time.

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Carol Midgley The Times (UK) 21h
5/5
It was lovely viewing because it showed another dimension to Attenborough, the jocular one as well as the suave one. Go to Full Review Anita Singh Daily Telegraph (UK) 2d
5/5
The programme doesn’t fawn over Attenborough, but celebrates him, and gives equal time to his colleagues in the Natural History Unit. More than anything, it’s a wonderful exercise in nostalgia. Go to Full Review Christopher Stevens Daily Mail (UK) 21h
5/5
Sitting at a desk and reading from his diaries, Sir David looks and sounds remarkably well for a chap just a fortnight away from his centenary. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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David Attenborough

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Victoria Bobin

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Mike Davis

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Synopsis In 1976, David Attenborough embarked on his most ambitious project ever, Life on Earth. No-one had ever attempted a natural history series on this scale before, and David’s reputation was on the line. This is the remarkable story behind the BBC’s most famous wildlife blockbuster. A three-year, hair-raising odyssey around the world, travelling to 40 countries and filming over 600 species, including the famous mountain gorillas. First broadcast in 1979 and watched by 500 million people, it launched David Attenborough’s career as the most successful and influential wildlife film-maker of our time.
Producer
Victoria Bobin
Genre
Biography, Documentary, Nature
Original Language
English
Release Date (TV)
May 6, 2026
Runtime
59m