Attenborough and the Giant Egg
Mar 02, 2011 · 1h
Director
Sally ThomsonOverview
David Attenborough returns to the island of Madagascar on a very personal quest. In 1960 he visited the island to film one of his first ever wildlife series, Zoo Quest. Whilst he was there, he acquired a giant egg. It was the egg of an extinct bird known as the 'elephant bird' - the largest bird that ever lived. It has been one of his most treasured possessions ever since. Fifty years older, he now returns to the island to find out more about this amazing creature and to see how the island has changed. Could the elephant bird's fate provide lessons that may help protect Madagascar's remaining wildlife? Using Zoo Quest archive and specially shot location footage, this film follows David as he revisits scenes from his youth and meets people at the front line of wildlife protection. On his return, scientists at Oxford University are able to reveal for the first time how old David's egg actually is - and what that might tell us about the legendary elephant bird.
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Cast of Attenborough and the Giant Egg
Crew of Attenborough and the Giant Egg
Sally ThomsonDirector, Producer
Mike GuntonExecutive Producer- Ian SalvageDirector of Photography
- Pip HeywoodEditor
- Linda DaleProduction Manager
- David McKayAerial Camera
- Graham RossSound Recordist
- Peter HowellFoley Editor
- Matt CosterFoley Artist
- Tim BoltColorist
- Ange PeersLocation Manager
- Jo AshmanResearcher
- Katie CussProduction Coordinator
- Kate RobertsProduction Coordinator
About Attenborough and the Giant Egg
What is Attenborough and the Giant Egg about?
David Attenborough returns to the island of Madagascar on a very personal quest. In 1960 he visited the island to film one of his first ever wildlife series, Zoo Quest. Whilst he was there, he acquired a giant egg. It was the egg of an extinct bird known as the 'elephant bird' - the largest bird that ever lived. It has been one of his most treasured possessions ever since. Fifty years older, he…
When was Attenborough and the Giant Egg released?
Attenborough and the Giant Egg was released on March 2, 2011.
Where can I watch Attenborough and the Giant Egg?
Attenborough and the Giant Egg is streaming on Britbox Apple TV channel and BBC Select Apple Tv channel in the US. Availability data from JustWatch.
How long is Attenborough and the Giant Egg?
Attenborough and the Giant Egg runs 1 hour (60 minutes).
Who directed Attenborough and the Giant Egg?
Attenborough and the Giant Egg was directed by Sally Thomson.
Who is in the cast of Attenborough and the Giant Egg?
The cast of Attenborough and the Giant Egg includes David Attenborough (Self - Presenter).
Is Attenborough and the Giant Egg on Netflix?
No, Attenborough and the Giant Egg is not on Netflix in the US. It is streaming on Britbox Apple TV channel and BBC Select Apple Tv channel instead.