| Description |
2 videodiscs (370 min.) : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 in.. |
| Series |
Natural world (Television series)
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| Performer |
Host, David Attenborough. |
| Credits |
Attenborough in paradise: Executive producer, John Sparks ; produced by Paul Reddish ; written by David Attenboroough ; photography, Richard Kirby, Mike Potts ; film editor, Martin Elsbury ; sound, Dickie Bird. |
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Blank on the map: Produced and written by David Attenborough ; film cameraman, Hugh Miles ; sound, Ian Sansam, Alan Dykes ; film editor, Paul Carter. |
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Lost gods of Easter Island: Executive producer, Michael Gunton ; directed and produced by Kate Broome ; written by David Attenborough ; photography, Mike Fox, Geoff Bell ; film editor, Pip Heywood ; sound, Mike Lax ; music, Roger Bolton. |
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Bowerbirds: The art of seduction: Producer, Paul Reddish ; written by David Attenborough ; photography, Mike Potts ; sound editor, Paul Cowgill ; editor, Martin Elsbury ; music, Steven Faux, Ian Butcher. |
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Song of the Earth, a natural history of music: Executive producer, Michael Gunton ; written and produced by Grant Sonnex ; photography, Mike Fox, Andrew McClenaghan, John Waters, Barrie Britton ; sound, Michael Lax, Lyndon Bird, Kevin Meredith ; original music composed by Martin Friedel ; film editor, Nigel Buck. |
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Life on air: Executive producer, Michael Gunton ; producer, Brian Leith ; photography, Mike Fox, Chris Openshaw, Gavin Thurston ; sound, Mike Lax, Graham Ross ; film editor, Andrew Findlay ; sound editor, Ian Bown. |
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Amber time machine: Producer, John Aitchison ; photography, John Aitchison, Brian McDairmant, Tony Allen, Philip Savoie, Shana Hagan, Richard Numeroff, Tim Macmillan, Ted Giffords ; film editor, Martin Elsbury ; music, Kim Humphrey. |
| Note |
Originally produced for television broadcast, 1971-2004. |
| System Details |
DVD; NTSC, Region 1; DVD-9 format ; widescreen (16:9 enhanced) and full screen presentation; Dolby digital stereo and mono. |
| Summary |
"The one-off specials featured here represent some of David Attenborough's most personal quests and passionate enthusiasms. 'Attenborough in paradise' represents a childhood dream come true as he visits the forests of New Guinea to record the spectacular courtship of the birds of paradise. A piece of amber given to him 60 years ago by a young refugee girl sparked a lifelong interest explored in 'The amber time machine,' while 'The lost gods of Easter Island' finds him tracing the history of a strange human figurine he bought at auction. Also included is a special program on the incredible 'artist' birds in 'Bowerbirds: the art of seduction;' an investigation into the music of the wild in 'The song of the Earth;' and expedition to find a lost tribe in the mountains of central New Guinea in 'A blank on the map;' and 'Life on air,' a fascinating celebration of Sir David Attenborough's 50 years with the BBC." - Container. |
| Contents |
Disc 1: Attenborough in paradise (BBC Bristol ; 1996; 56 min.) -- A blank on the map (ABC/BBC co-production ; [1971] ; 60 min.) -- The lost gods of Easter Island (A BBC/PBS co-production ; 2000 ; 49 min.) ; Disc 2: Bowerbirds : the art of seduction (A Free Spirit Films production for BBC and WGBH ; 2000 ; 48 min.) -- The song of the earth (A BBC production in association with Thirteen/WNET New York ; 2000 ; 49 min.) -- Life on air (BBC Bristol ; 2002 ; 59 min.) -- The amber time machine (An Otter Films production for BBC ; 2004 ; 49 min.). |
| Language |
Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing. |
| Note |
GMD: videorecording. |
| Subject |
Attenborough, David, 1926-
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Natural history.
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Birds.
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Birds of paradise (Birds)
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Bowerbirds.
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Animal communication.
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Amber.
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Easter Island.
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| Genre/Form |
Television specials.
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Nature television programs.
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Television programs for the hearing impaired.
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| Added Author |
Attenborough, David, 1926-
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Gunton, Michael.
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Reddish, Paul.
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Broome, Kate.
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Leith, Brian.
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Sonnex, Grant.
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Aitchison, John.
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British Broadcasting Corporation.
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BBC Video (Firm)
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2 Entertain Video (Firm)
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WGBH (Television station : Boston, Mass.)
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WNET (Television station : New York, N.Y.)
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Free Spirits Film Productions.
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Otter Films (Scotland)
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Australian Broadcasting Corporation.
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BBC Bristol (Firm)
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BBC Worldwide Americas, Inc.
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Warner Home Video (Firm)
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| Note |
Subtitle on container and discs : And other personal voyages |
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Subtitle on disc menus : Voyages |
| Added Title |
Natural world.
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Attenborough in paradise.
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Blank on the map.
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Lost gods of Easter Island.
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Bowerbirds: The art of seduction.
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Song of the Earth.
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Life on air.
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Amber time machine.
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| ISBN |
9781419859618 |
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1419859617 |
| Standard No. |
794051415226 |
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00794051415226 gtin-14 |
| Music No. |
E4152 BBC Video |
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