David Attenborough: Zoo Quest for a Dragon | Seeking the Komodo dragon in Indonesia
Zoo Quest for a Dragon | 4: Bali
David Attenborough's search for rare animals reaches Bali.
CHANNEL | BBC Television Service
FIRST BROADCAST | 26 October 1956
DURATION | 28 minutes 32 seconds
FIRSTBROADCAST
1956
Synopsis
David Attenborough's search for the legendary Komodo dragon reaches Bali, where he witnesses a procession in honour of an 'invisible god' and explores a temple that provides shelter to a colony of bats believed by the locals to be sacred. Back in the studio, Attenborough meets a fruit bat that is a resident of London Zoo.
Did you know?
In 1969, David Attenborough returned to Bali to film a new series about the region. 'The Miracle of Bali' looked at the religion, art, music and dance of the people of Peliatan village. One particular fan of the programme was composer Benjamin Britten, who had used sections of Balinese music in his score for the ballet 'The Prince of the Pagodas'.
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Proposal for the first 'Zoo Quest' series
David Attenborough proposes that the BBC should collaborate with London Zoo to make a natural history series filmed on location.
Breakdown of costs for the 'Zoo Quest' series
The costs and expenses of a major TV series in 1956.
Personal correspondence between Attenborough and BBC Head of Talks
Attenborough shares his frustrations over bureaucratic red tape in Indonesia.
A Letter to David Attenborough from his boss
An amused Head of Department replies to Attenborough's recent correspondence.
Attenborough updates his boss
David Attenborough recounts his experiences so far, including malaria and cracked ribs, in the quest for a dragon.
Thanks for air-sea rescue plans
A letter of thanks from David Attenborough to an associate in Indonesia.
Thanks to the Indonesian Ministry of Information
David Attenborough sends a personal letter of thanks.
The difficulties encountered in Indonesia
David Attenborough provides a formal review of the expedition for his boss.
A letter from Attenborough to 'Smithy' at London Zoo
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'Zoo Quest' audience research report
A report showing how viewers reacted to the last episode of 'Zoo Quest for a Dragon'.
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David Attenborough: 'Zoo Quest' years.
Photographs of David Attenborough from the 'Zoo Quest' years.
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