Attenborough years

David Attenborough looks back over a career that has encompassed sixty years of natural history film making. Focusing on three areas of particular interest, the pioneering presenter examines how science, the environment and film making itself have changed during his lifetime.    

Two hundred million years ago there was an extraordinary development in the history of life: an ancient group of reptiles made a giant evolutionary leap into the skies. In this groundbreaking, BAFTA winning, 3D documentary, David Attenborough travels back in time to discover how and why these creatures took flight, and why after 150 million years of aerial domination they vanished. Using state of the art 3D CGI, and based on new finds and the latest research, Flying Monsters recreates these spectacular creatures and takes us into their world. Beginning on Dorsets 'Jurassic Coast', Davids journey takes him to sites around the world, from Southern France to New Mexico. With the help of a team of scientists he unravels one of palaeontologys enduring mysteries, how did lizards the size of giraffes defy gravity and soar through prehistoric skies? Driven by the information he finds as he attempts to answer these questions, Attenborough finds that the marvel of pterosaur flight has evolutionary echoes that resonate even today. This visually stunning film sees Attenborough break new ground in a career that has spanned six decades, offering a unique insight into the ancient world of the pterosaur a truly remarkable creature that paved the way for every single species of bird on the planet.    

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 15 - 20 working days The latest David Attenborough nature documentary series, shot in HD. This ambitious 2006 series, described as 'the definitive look at the diversity of our planet' was the first ever to be filmed entirely in high definition. Every episode but the first one looks at one of the Earth's natural habitats and examines its local features, together with the breadth of fauna found there. While filming it, the crew caught several firsts - places and animals never before caught on camera. The fact that it was co-funded by Discovery Channel, BBC and Japan's NHK, took 5 years to make and was shot in over 200 locations is apparent and the series is everything you'd expect from Sir David Attenborough and his team if they were unconstrained by budget or practicality. Interactive Menus Features Summary The latest David Attenborough nature documentary series, shot in HD. This ambitious 2006 series, described as 'the definitive look at the diversity of our planet' was the first ever to be filmed entirely in high definition... Studio 2 Entertain Format Blu-ray disc (Boxed set) Release date 20101011 Contributors David Attenborough

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 10 - 15 working days Steven Spielberg directs this sequel to his 1993 blockbuster, 'Jurassic Park'. Four years on from the events at Jurassic Park on the island of Isla Nubar, dinosaurs have bred on the neighbouring site of Isla Sorna. The park's founder, John Hammond (Richard Attenborough), sends in chaos theoretician Ian Malcolm (Jeff Goldblum) to investigate. Malcolm's girlfriend Sarah (Julianne Moore) is already on the island, but they are unaware that a rival expedition is on its way in an attempt to capture the dinosaurs and take them back to the mainland. Interactive Menus Features Summary Steven Spielberg directs this sequel to his 1993 blockbuster, 'Jurassic Park'. Four years on from the events at Jurassic Park on the island of Isla Nubar... Studio Universal Pictures Format Blu-ray disc Release date 20121105 Contributors Jeff Goldblum (Actor), Julianne Moore (Actor), Peter Postlethwaite (Actor), Arliss Howard (Actor), Richard Attenborough (Actor), Vince Vaughn (Actor), Vanessa Lee Chester (Actor), Peter Stormare (Actor), Harvey Jason (Actor), Richard Schiff (Actor), Thomas F Duffy (Actor), Joseph Mazzello (Actor), Ariana Richards (Actor), Gerald R Molen, Colin Wilson, David Koepp, John Williams, Industrial Light & Magic, Steven Spielberg (Director)

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 13 working days Steven Spielberg directs this sequel to his 1993 blockbuster, 'Jurassic Park'. Four years on from the events at Jurassic Park on the island of Isla Nubar, dinosaurs have bred on the neighbouring site of Isla Sorna. The park's founder, John Hammond (Richard Attenborough), sends in chaos theoretician Ian Malcolm (Jeff Goldblum) to investigate. Malcolm's girlfriend Sarah (Julianne Moore) is already on the island, but they are unaware that a rival expedition is on its way in an attempt to capture the dinosaurs and take them back to the mainland. Interactive Menus Features Summary Steven Spielberg directs this sequel to his 1993 blockbuster, 'Jurassic Park'. Four years on from the events at Jurassic Park on the island of Isla Nubar... Studio Universal Pictures Format Blu-ray disc Release date 20121105 Contributors Jeff Goldblum (Actor), Julianne Moore (Actor), Peter Postlethwaite (Actor), Arliss Howard (Actor), Richard Attenborough (Actor), Vince Vaughn (Actor), Vanessa Lee Chester (Actor), Peter Stormare (Actor), Harvey Jason (Actor), Richard Schiff (Actor), Thomas F Duffy (Actor), Joseph Mazzello (Actor), Ariana Richards (Actor), Gerald R Molen, Colin Wilson, David Koepp, John Williams, Industrial Light & Magic, Steven Spielberg (Director)

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 4 - 8 working days Steven Spielberg directs this sequel to his 1993 blockbuster, 'Jurassic Park'. Four years on from the events at Jurassic Park on the island of Isla Nubar, dinosaurs have bred on the neighbouring site of Isla Sorna. The park's founder, John Hammond (Richard Attenborough), sends in chaos theoretician Ian Malcolm (Jeff Goldblum) to investigate. Malcolm's girlfriend Sarah (Julianne Moore) is already on the island, but they are unaware that a rival expedition is on its way in an attempt to capture the dinosaurs and take them back to the mainland. Features Summary Steven Spielberg directs this sequel to his 1993 blockbuster, 'Jurassic Park'. Four years on from the events at Jurassic Park on the island of Isla Nubar... Studio Universal Format Blu-ray disc Release date 20130601 Contributors Steven Spielberg

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days Planet Earth Four years in the making, with a budget of unprecedented proportions, Planet Earth has stretched the boundaries of natural history television. High definition photography, revolutionary ultra-high speed cameras and detailed images from the air enabled the series to capture the most amazing footage ever seen. This stunning television experience combines rare action, unimaginable scale, impossible locations and intimate moments from our planet's best-loved, wildest and most elusive creatures. From the highest mountains to the deepest rivers, this blockbuster series takes you on an unforgettable journey through the challenging seasons and the daily struggle for survival in Earth's most extreme habitations. Prepare to be overwhelmed by the beauty of Planet Earth. Planet Earth 2 Captured in stunning Ultra-high definition detail, Planet Earth 2 is an immersive exploration of the jungles, mountains, deserts, islands, grasslands and cities of the world. Journey to the four corners of the globe to discover the extreme forces that shape life in each of these iconic landscapes and the remarkable ways animals manage to overcome the challenges of surviving in the wildest places on Earth. From eye-to-eye encounters with incredible creatures to epic journeys through breathtaking wildernesses, experience the wonder of the natural world as never before. Interactive Menus Features Summary Planet Earth Four years in the making, with a budget of unprecedented proportions, Planet Earth has stretched the boundaries of natural history television... Studio BBC Format Blu-ray disc (Boxed set) Release date 20161205 Contributors David Attenborough

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days In recent years, our knowledge of what goes on in our Ocean has been transformed. Blue Planet 2 uses cutting-edge breakthroughs in science and technology to explore new worlds, reveals astonishing creatures and extraordinary new animal behaviours. As we journey through our deep seas, coral reefs, open ocean, green seas and coasts we share these extraordinary new discoveries. But we now know that ocean health is under threat. Never has there been a more crucial time to explore our remotest seas, and to examine what the future will hold for our blue planet. Episodes: Episode 1 - One Ocean Episode 2 - The Deep Episode 3 - Coral Reefs Episode 4 - Big Blue Episode 5 - Green Seas Episode 6 - Coasts Episode 7 - Our Blue Planet Features Summary In recent years, our knowledge of what goes on in our Ocean has been transformed. Blue Planet 2 uses cutting-edge breakthroughs in science and technology to explore new worlds... Studio BBC Earth Format Blu-ray disc Release date 20171215 Contributors David Attenborough

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days The makers of The Blue Planet present the epic story of life on Earth. Five years in production, over 2000 days in the field, using 40 cameramen filming across 200 locations, this is the ultimate portrait of our planet. A stunning television experience that combines rare action, unimaginable scale, impossible locations and intimate moments with our planet's best-loved, wildest and most elusive creatures. From the highest mountains to the deepest rivers, this blockbuster series takes you on an unforgettable journey through the challenging seasons and the daily struggle for survival in Earth's most extreme habitats. Using a budget of unprecedented proportions, photography and unique, specially developed filming techniques, Planet Earth takes you to places you have never seen before, to experience sights and sounds you may never experience again Features Summary The makers of The Blue Planet present the epic story of life on Earth. Five years in production, over 2000 days in the field, using 40 cameramen filming across 200 locations... Studio BBC Format Blu-ray disc (Boxed set) Release date 20071112 Contributors David Attenborough

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days Ten-part natural history series that explores the unusual and spectacular behaviour employed by the world's wildlife in order to survive. Filmed over four years and focusing each episode on a different wildlife group, the series, shot in HD, employs the latest advances in filmmaking, travelling to every continent on Earth to record the dramatic, and at times bizarre, behaviour of the planet's wildlife. Interactive Menus Features Summary Ten-part natural history series that explores the unusual and spectacular behaviour employed by the world's wildlife in order to survive. Filmed over four years and focusing each episode on a different wildlife group... Studio BBC Format Blu-ray disc (Boxed set) Release date 20091130 Contributors David Attenborough