The World About Us
A BBC Two natural history series spanning 1967 to 1986.
The World About Us was a BBC Two natural history documentary series that aired from 1967 to 1986. Created by David Attenborough, it featured contributions from Jacques Cousteau, Jane Goodall, and Desmond Morris. The series won awards for an episode narrated by Wilfred Thesiger and is seen as a forerunner to Life on Earth.
Quick Facts
- Network
- BBC Two
- First broadcast
- 3 December 1967
- Last broadcast
- 20 July 1986
- Creator
- David Attenborough
- Notable contributors
- Jacques Cousteau
- Jane Goodall
- Desmond Morris
- Wilfred Thesiger
Facts from the source article.
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