Life on Air

As said many times, David Attenborough is a national treasure. He may apparently dislike the term, but it is hard to not say that about such a great presenter who has contributed significantly to some of the best programmes (of the documentary genre and overall) the BBC has ever aired/produced.

It is really hard picking favourites, let alone a definite favourite, among what Attenborough has done because he has done so many gems, it is the equivalent of trying to choose your favourite ice cream flavour or your favourite operatic role (for examples) and finding you can't pick. 'Life on Air' is one of the one-off specials featured on the "Attenborough in Paradise and Other Personal Voyages" DVD and for Attenborough fans, seeing as the documentary is all about him, it is quintessential.

'Life on Air' is filmed beautifully, it's succinct, it's never static, it's always natural and has moments of intimacy. It's nice and understated in scoring too.

One learns a lot about Attenborough, despite being one of such a treasure today he did have to overcome a lot to get to where he is, and feels a lot of nostalgia watching 'Life on Air'.

Great too is how 'Life on Air' does such a wonderful job in entertaining and educating, the content also displayed with a lot of candour and enthusiasm. Attenborough as ever is a joy to watch.

In summation, fascinating all round. 10/10 Bethany Cox