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Attenborough and the Giant Egg

8.620111h MovieDocumentaryTV Movie

David Attenborough returns to the island of Madagascar on a very personal quest. In 1960 he visited the island to film one of his first ever wildlife series, Zoo Quest. Whilst he was there, he acquired a giant egg. It was the egg of an…

DirectorSally Thomson
ProducersMike Gunton·Sally Thomson

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Cast · Directed by Sally Thomson

DADavid Attenborough
David Attenborough
Self - Presenter

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Attenborough and the Giant Egg — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Attenborough and the Giant Egg?

Attenborough and the Giant Egg is streaming on Britbox and BBC Select in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Attenborough and the Giant Egg on Netflix?

No, Attenborough and the Giant Egg is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Britbox and BBC Select.

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No, Attenborough and the Giant Egg isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on Britbox and BBC Select instead.

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