David Attenborough, one of Britain's most erudite and well-known characters, this landmark programme reveals how the BBC has evolved over the last half decade. David joined the BBC in 1952 and in the last 50 years has seen the BBC become world renowned across a number of genres, including, of course, the genre that he has come to epitomise - natural history. Archive footage reminds us of some of his most unforgettable moments, revealing the extraordinary history of his life on air. Michael Palin presents the programme and interviews both David and key figures in his career. less