David Attenborough - Life on Air
Memoirs of a Broadcaster
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David Attenborough
About this listen
David Attenborough reads his own bestselling memoir
David Attenborough is the acknowledged voice of nature, loved and revered worldwide for his groundbreaking wildlife documentaries. Over the course of his long BBC career, David has risen from trainee producer to award-winning film-maker, and in Life on Air, he tells the extraordinary stories of the people and animals he has met along the way.
We hear of his earliest days in television; his stint as Controller of BBC2, during which he introduced colour TV to Britain; and his encounters with luminaries such as Montgomery, Anthony Eden, Benjamin Britten and the Queen. Here, too, are tales of his travels to some of the most far-flung corners of the globe, including New Guinea, Borneo, Paraguay and the Australian outback, and the rare creatures he captures on film: from the exotic birds of paradise and the elusive Indri lemurs to the endangered Komodo dragon.
Featuring behind-the-scenes accounts of the making of his landmark natural history series, beginning with the pioneering Zoo Quest and concluding with Life in Cold Blood, this wonderful memoir - read by David Attenborough himself - recounts the highlights of a remarkable life in broadcasting.
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Read by David Attenborough
©2010 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2010 BBC Studios Distribution LtdCritic Reviews
'An enthralling autobiography from one of the linchpins of television' Good Book Guide
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- Steven J Short
- 20-01-2017
Living treasure
Just like listening to granddad telling you his adventures. Brilliant stories, brilliantly read by the great man himself.
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- Anonymous User
- 26-10-2020
Amazing
Such a great listen! A great account of David's journey on television and the inclusion of an educational element. Thoroughly enjoyed.
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- Amazon Customer
- 22-03-2017
Enthralling, funny and thoughtful.
Enjoyed every minute, was hoping it wouldn't end. Highly recommend to all who love a good story.
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- Matthew
- 06-01-2017
Brillant
No man is more inspirational to me than David Attenborough. I wish I had had his life. I adore the natural world so listening to him narrative his incredible achievement is as close as I will get to living his life. I have listened to this audiobook at least 20 times. It is worth your time if you love nature.
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- suzie
- 23-04-2016
Lulled by his beautiful voice
Loved every minute of it David Attenborough's beautiful voice and enthusiasm is the key to his success. He is a national treasure
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- Joe Bond
- 01-03-2018
The Attenborough Approach
David Attenborough writes and reads this autobiography in the same manner that has made all his documentaries so engaging and popular; finding the underlying relatable story and presenting it in new and interesting ways.
A pleasure to listen to the legendary presenter take the time to reflect on such a storied life
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- Ash
- 11-12-2018
Absolutely loved this
Fantastic, inspiring story, and I could listen to David Attenborough talk all day every day. Highly recommended.
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- Anonymous User
- 09-11-2017
What an absolute joy!
It was a true pleasure to listen to the amazing and full life of such a wonderful man, and even more so to hear it narrated with passion by the voice so many of us have come to love. There's content for the natural history enthusiast, historian, anthropologist and for those interested in the progression of television and it's associated technology. I couldn't have enjoyed it more.
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- Alex
- 03-04-2017
Wonderfully narrated by a very charismatic icon.
Loved the story of a man who started in an era where there was so much to discover. And that he did. Very well written and performed. Highly Recommended!
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- Jenny Arnott
- 05-11-2015
An enlightening book
Fascinating book. Loved every minute. Made so much better by David narrating it himsef
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