• 1960
The People of Paradise

Summary A six part documentary series following David Attenborough as he visits various South Pacific islands, observing local customs and rituals that are quickly fading. View more details

  • 1960

The People of Paradise

Directed : Unknown

Written : Unknown

Stars : David Attenborough Brian Branston

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8.7

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Genres : Documentary

Release date : Apr 20, 1960

Countries of origin : United Kingdom

Language : English

Production companies : British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Summary A six part documentary series following David Attenborough as he visits various South Pacific islands, observing local customs and rituals that are quickly fading. View more details

Details

Genres : Documentary

Release date : Apr 20, 1960

Countries of origin : United Kingdom

Language : English

Production companies : British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

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Episode 1 • Apr 20, 1960
The Land Divers of Pentecost
The journey starts at the islands of the New Hebrides. In Pentecost, David Attenborough marvels at a diving custom. From a 100ft (30m) tower vantage point platform, male islanders complete death-defying dry land diving stunts.
Episode 2 • Apr 27, 1960
The Cargo Cult
In Tanna, David interviews members of the John Frum cargo cult. The group's members take an unusual interest in radio signalling equipment, and they build intricate scarlet gates and crosses throughout the island.
Episode 3 • May 04, 1960
The Fire Walkers of Fiji
David Attenborough meets the legendary firewalkers of Beqa Island, Fiji, who captivated both himself and his crew.
Episode 4 • May 11, 1960
The Outer Islands of Fiji
On the volcanic island of Koro, David Attenborough meets a tribal leader who claims to have extraordinary powers over the creatures of the sea, being able to summon sharks and turtles from the depths of the ocean.
Episode 5 • May 18, 1960
Canoes and Coconut Crabs
Tonga, an island rich in coconut crabs and fruit bats. In the grounds of the Tongan Palace, David Attenborough meets Tu'i Malila, a tortoise from Madagascar presented to the Tongan Royal Family by Captain James Cook in July 1777.
Episode 6 • May 25, 1960
Royal Tonga
David Attenborough witnesses the Royal Kava Ceremony that he is fortunate enough to attend whilst in Tonga. Few Europeans have ever seen the regal splendour of this ancient and sacred ceremony, where the female sovereign herself takes part
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