David Attenborough: The Early Years (2013): cast, story & where to watch

2013 · Film

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Released in 2013, David Attenborough: The Early Years is a documentary film, running about 29 minutes.

What it’s about. Sir David Attenborough recalls moments from his early television career and discusses the stories behind them. Among the highlights are Sir David's first encounter with Born Free's Elsa the lioness, and being the first to film Indri lemurs using recordings of their calls to entice them out of hiding. Having recently completed the landmark natural history series Africa (2012), Sir David also talks about his very first trip to the continent in 1955 when filming 'Zoo Quest to West Africa'.

Who’s in it. David Attenborough: The Early Years stars David Attenborough as Self.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch David Attenborough: The Early Years page.

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Frequently asked

Where can I watch David Attenborough: The Early Years (2013)?
In US, David Attenborough: The Early Years is available to stream on fuboTV. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Who stars in David Attenborough: The Early Years?
David Attenborough: The Early Years stars David Attenborough.
When was David Attenborough: The Early Years released?
David Attenborough: The Early Years was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 29 minutes.