Zoo Quest in Colour

Thanks to an extraordinary find in the BBC’s Film Vaults, audiences can now experience the finest of David Attenborough’s initial Zoo Quest journeys in a whole new way—now in color. Alongside this visual enhancement comes the fascinating tale of how this groundbreaking TV series came to be. Originally aired in December 1954, Zoo Quest quickly became one of the era’s most beloved television programs, marking the beginning of David Attenborough’s illustrious career as a wildlife presenter. The series revolutionized viewers’ perspectives by showcasing wildlife and indigenous communities that had never been captured on film or even observed by many before.