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Life on Air: David Attenborough’s 50 Years in Television is a 2002 documentary directed by Andrew Findlay, starring David Attenborough and Michael Palin. It runs 59 minutes.

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Life on Air: David Attenborough’s 50 Years in Television (2002) movie poster
Released
Runtime
59 min
Director
Andrew Findlay
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Life on Air: David Attenborough’s 50 Years in Television About?

The premise of Life on Air: David Attenborough’s 50 Years in Television without spoilers.

The BBC documentary traces David Attenborough’s five‑decade television career. Presented by Michael Palin and produced by Brian Leith, it aired in 2002 as part of the Attenborough in Paradise and Other Personal Voyages series. It blends interviews and archival footage for an intimate portrait of his groundbreaking career.

Life on Air: David Attenborough’s 50 Years in Television Themes & Keywords

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Cast & crew

Life on Air: David Attenborough’s 50 Years in Television Cast

David Attenborough leads the cast, with Michael Palin. Directed by Andrew Findlay.

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Life on Air: David Attenborough’s 50 Years in Television Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “David Attenborough: Life on Air” and “David Attenborough: Élet a kamera előtt”.

Also known as
  • David Attenborough: Life on Air
  • David Attenborough: Élet a kamera előtt

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Life on Air: David Attenborough’s 50 Years in Television FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Life on Air: David Attenborough’s 50 Years in Television, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Life on Air: David Attenborough’s 50 Years in Television?

Life on Air: David Attenborough’s 50 Years in Television runs 59 minutes.

When was Life on Air: David Attenborough’s 50 Years in Television released?

Life on Air: David Attenborough’s 50 Years in Television was released on November 20, 2002.

Who directed Life on Air: David Attenborough’s 50 Years in Television?

Life on Air: David Attenborough’s 50 Years in Television was directed by Andrew Findlay.

Who is in the cast of Life on Air: David Attenborough’s 50 Years in Television?

Life on Air: David Attenborough’s 50 Years in Television stars David Attenborough and Michael Palin.

Does Life on Air: David Attenborough’s 50 Years in Television have a post-credit scene?

No. Life on Air: David Attenborough’s 50 Years in Television has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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