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| Title: | New Scientist recommends. |
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| Authors: | de Lange, Catherine (AUTHOR) |
| Source: | New Scientist. 5/9/2026, Vol. 270 Issue 3594, p25-25. 1/4p. 2 Color Photographs. |
| Subjects: | Wildlife films, Attenborough, David, 1926-, Cultural activities, Motion picture locations, British Broadcasting Corp., Broadcasting industry |
| Abstract: | The article focuses on the groundbreaking nature documentary *Life on Earth*, which aired in 1979 and was scripted by David Attenborough before filming began. The production involved filming at 100 locations over several years with a large budget, marking a new style of nature documentary. It also highlights a BBC documentary, *Making Life on Earth*, created to celebrate Attenborough’s 100th birthday, which offers behind-the-scenes insights into the challenges and creativity involved in producing the series. The article presents the documentary as a significant cultural milestone that brought the natural world into many homes. [Extracted from the article] |
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| Abstract: | The article focuses on the groundbreaking nature documentary *Life on Earth*, which aired in 1979 and was scripted by David Attenborough before filming began. The production involved filming at 100 locations over several years with a large budget, marking a new style of nature documentary. It also highlights a BBC documentary, *Making Life on Earth*, created to celebrate Attenborough’s 100th birthday, which offers behind-the-scenes insights into the challenges and creativity involved in producing the series. The article presents the documentary as a significant cultural milestone that brought the natural world into many homes. [Extracted from the article] |
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| ISSN: | 02624079 |
