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Victors of the Dry Land

Episode 7 of 13

David Attenborough looks at the history of reptiles, the first back-boned creatures to solve the problems of living high and dry on the land. Their waterproofed skin and sealed eggs enabled the mighty reptiles to rule the world.

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55 minutes

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter David Attenborough
Producer John Sparks

Broadcasts

  • Tue 27 Feb 1979 20:10
  • Sun 4 Mar 1979 19:10
  • Tue 15 Apr 1980 19:35
  • Wed 16 Dec 1981 18:30
  • Mon 13 Oct 1986 19:35
  • Sun 21 Jun 1992 19:25
  • Tue 5 Feb 2013 16:15
  • Sat 1 Feb 2014 09:10

David Attenborough's favourite moments from 30 years of broadcasting

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