Thanks to a significant find in the BBC’s Film Vaults, audiences can now experience the finest of David Attenborough’s initial Zoo Quest journeys in a new way—through color footage. This also unveils 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 career as a wildlife presenter. The series revolutionized viewers’ perspectives by showcasing wildlife and tribal societies that had never been captured on film or even observed before.