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Experience David Attenborough's first expedition in colour

The best of David Attenborough's breakthrough nature documentary can now be experienced in colour. First broadcast in 1954 and watched by millions, the celebrated television naturalist's first expedition ever, was rediscovered and made available in colour.

Watch the full BBC Select documentary Zoo Quest in Colour.

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