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Dragons of Komodo

First transmitted in 1956, the Zoo Quest team sail to Komodo island, the home of a giant lizard known as the Komodo dragon.

First transmitted in 1956, the Zoo Quest team sails to Komodo island, the home of a giant lizard known as the Komodo dragon.

The first and last known sighting of these animals by a European was in 1912.

Once on shore, Attenborough soon comes face to face with the prehistoric-looking creatures. A villager had recently been killed by one, and it is plain to see why they are a danger to man. Attenborough also discovers that all is not safe on board the boat.

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Fri 9 Nov 1956 20:15

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Sir David Attenborough - The Early Years

Sir David Attenborough - The Early Years

This programme is part of a ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Four Collection showcasing the early work of Sir David Attenborough.


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First transmitted in 1956, the Zoo Quest team sail to Komodo island, the home of a giant lizard known as the Komodo dragon. The first and last known sighting of these animals by a European was in 1912. Once on shore however, David Attenborough soon comes face to face with the prehistoric-looking creatures. A villager had recently been killed by one, and it is plain to see why they are a danger to man. Attenborough also discovers that all is not safe on board the boat.

About ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Four Collection programmes

Programmes are selected, in part, for their historical context and reflect the broadcast standards and attitudes of their time, which may not accord to some current ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ editorial guidelines. We aim to select programmes which can be shown in their entirety but in some cases edits are required.

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  • Fri 9 Nov 1956 20:15

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