David Attenborough

What did David Attenborough collect as a young boy?

• Stamps

• Coins

• Fossils and insects

• Seashells

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Which university did David Attenborough attend?

• Cambridge University

• Oxford University

• Harvard University

• University College London

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What was David Attenborough's first TV program about?

• Birds

• Prehistoric fish

• Insects

• Dinosaurs

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When did David Attenborough start working for the BBC?

• 1950

• 1970

• 1940

• 1960

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What was the name of David Attenborough's first wildlife documentary series?

• Wild World

• Animal Adventures

• Zoo Quest

• Nature's Wonders

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What major changes did David make to BBC Two as its controller?

• Ordered new documentaries

• Increased news programming

• Focused on reality TV shows

• Started a new cooking competition

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Which two documentary series did David order the production of during his time at BBC Two?

• Civilization and The Ascent of Man

• Ancient Civilizations and Human Evolution

• The Art of War and The Science of Life

• The Rise of Civilization and The Evolution of Mankind

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After resigning as director of programs for BBC One and BBC Two, what did David return to doing?

• Making documentaries

• Writing novels

• Producing music albums

• Acting in television shows

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What was the title of the major 13-episode series David worked on for the BBC?

• Life in the Universe

• Nature's Wonders

• Life on Earth: A Natural History

• The Story of Evolution

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What was the focus of David's 1990 series, The Trials of Life?

• Environmental conservation efforts

• Human relationships

• Animal courtship and mating rituals

• Technological advancements in wildlife filming

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