I just to go wanted abroad.

On December 21, Sir David Attenborough will mark 70 years as a TV presenter, although as he will readily admit, he never wanted to be on screen in the first place.
It all began for the legend on Zoo Quest in 1954-a show that proved a big hit and, despite some hiccups, went on to have seven series.
It starred London Zoo's Jack Lester but the very first episode was so shaky that the programme was nearly axed in its infancy.
Sir David was a 28-year-old producer on Zoo Quest and extremely reluctant to step in front of the cameras.
In fact, he only agreed to help out reptile expert Jack, who was struggling in the role, when he became unwell.
And as the veteran broadcaster explained in 1964, the whole premise of the show was "cooked up" over a cuppa with Jack.
Sir David said: "It really began because I just jolly well wanted to go abroad.
"One shouldn't say that, it sounds rather irresponsible.
"I said, "It seems dreadful we can't think of some excuse for going abroad together to the tropics', because Jack was an experienced animal collector.
"And we decided, over that cup of tea, that the zoo should send someone to collect animals and the BBC should send a film team. I had the idea that I should be a member of that film team."
Diese Geschichte stammt aus der December 06, 2024-Ausgabe von Daily Mirror UK.
Starten Sie Ihre 7-tägige kostenlose Testversion von Magzter GOLD, um auf Tausende kuratierte Premium-Storys sowie über 9.500 Zeitschriften und Zeitungen zuzugreifen.
Bereits Abonnent ? Anmelden
Diese Geschichte stammt aus der December 06, 2024-Ausgabe von Daily Mirror UK.
Starten Sie Ihre 7-tägige kostenlose Testversion von Magzter GOLD, um auf Tausende kuratierte Premium-Storys sowie über 9.500 Zeitschriften und Zeitungen zuzugreifen.
Bereits Abonnent? Anmelden

It's Noel's life swap complete with shop
EVER wondered what happened to Noel Edmonds?
'Crumbling sites have a profound impact on pupils'
Education Secretary on repair plan for schools

LAND OF THE FREE
STRESSFREE will subject his supporters to a white-knuckle ride but looks sure to finish with a rattle.

Lovely, strong women ...I was truly humbled
Reality star Ekin-Su joins trek for cancer awareness
Hole-in-heart Emma: It had been there my whole life
SURGERY TV star Willis
SHUN LOTION
Costly £28 tanning cream for families fails protection tests
£100 for old collar a very ruff estimate
SOLD Frill went for £299k
No double stint for the King's Reaching High
REACHING HIGH will not bid to end Royal Ascot 2025 by carrying the colours of the King and Queen into the hallowed winner's circle.
Sorry Harriet but wild card for you stinks
AT this time every year, Wimbledon officials hand lottery-style lumps of cash to British tennis players who otherwise might struggle to get a place at the Championships on merit.
One of the most prolific predators we've ever seen
'Vile & depraved' PhD student gets a minimum 24yrs for drug rapes