Attenborough's Passion Projects - Season 1

Season 1
As part of a season of programming marking Sir David Attenborough's 90th birthday, four of his favourite films are brought together as the renowned naturalist looks back on his personal highlights.
Episodes

A Blank on the Map
A unique record of an expedition into the heart of unknown territory in Papua New Guinea.

Lost Gods of Easter Island
David Attenborough embarks on a quest to uncover the history of a strange wooden carving.

Lost Worlds, Vanished Lives
A look at the world's major fossil sites

Darwin's Tree of Life
David Attenborough looks at the life, work and thesis of Sir Charles Darwin.
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