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David Attenborough tells the story of the wildlife blockbuster that would change his life forever.
In 1976 David Attenborough embarked on his most ambitious project ever. No-one had ever attempted a natural history series on this scale before. His reputation was on the line. This is the story behind TV’s first wildlife blockbuster, Life on Earth.
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Preview: 5/6/2026 | 30sVideo has Closed Captions
In 1976 David Attenborough embarked on his most ambitious project ever. No-one had ever attempted a natural history series on this scale before. His reputation was on the line. This is the story behind TV’s first wildlife blockbuster, Life on Earth.
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Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorship- I have been lucky enough to have had a long career making natural history programs, but there was one series that changed everything.
- One of the most remarkable television series ever produced.
(gentle music) - [Speaker With Clear Tone] People just have not seen anything like this.
(gentle music) - Extraordinary, really.
I mean, it was one of the most privileged moments of our life.
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Sir David Attenborough telling his experience of an allergic reaction in the Grand Canyon, Arizona. (2m 29s)
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Sir David Attenborough telling his experience meeting the Gorillas in Rwanda for "Life on Earth." (3m 54s)
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