CinemaOSMovie · 2002 · 0h 59m

Life on Air: David Attenborough's 50 Years in Television

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Life on Air: David Attenborough's 50 Years in Television is a BBC documentary film that recounts David Attenborough's television career. It is presented by Michael Palin and produced by Brian Leith. The BBC first transmitted the documentary in 2002 and is part of the Attenborough in Paradise and Other Personal Voyages collection of 7 documentaries. It includes interviews with Attenborough and several of his former colleagues, along with archival footage.

Directed byAndrew Findlay

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Status
Released
Runtime
0h 59m
Language
EN
Released
November 20, 2002
Studios
BBC Bristol Productions

Featuring

Cast & crew

2 credited
Starring
Michael Palin

Michael Palin

Self - Presenter

David Attenborough

David Attenborough

Self

Creative team
Directed by
Andrew Findlay
Produced by
Brian Leith
Brian Leith

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