On Jan 16, 1979, The natural history series 'Life on Earth,' presented by David Attenborough, aired on BBC One in the UK for the first time.

On Jan 16, 1979

The natural history series “Life on Earth,” presented by David Attenborough, aired on BBC One in the UK for the first time.

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