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Life on Earth S1E13 — The Compulsive Communicators

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Life on Earth•Season 1•Episode 13

The Compulsive Communicators

8.6/10 · 87 votesApr 10, 197954 min

Ranked #13 of 13 in Season 1•−0.1 vs season avg

David Attenborough looks for crucial clues that help to explain how and why we have come to dominate life on earth. He traces back the African origins of humans to nearly three million years ago, and along the way he goes into caves in southern France

Written byDavid Attenborough

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The Compulsive Communicators

Cast1

David Attenborough

David Attenborough

Self - Presenter

Crew12

David Attenborough

David Attenborough

Writer

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Alec Brown

Editor

D

David Barret

Editor

P

Peter Simkins

Editor

M

Maurice Wilson

Graphic Designer

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Pamela Jackson

Producer's Assistant

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Jane Trethowan

Producer's Assistant

D

Derek Anderson

Unit Manager

R

Rosanne Leigh

Unit Manager

M

Martin Saunders

Cinematography

R

Ronald Eastman

Cinematography

H

Hugh Miles

Cinematography

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Episode Summary

"The Compulsive Communicators" is episode 13 of Life on Earth season 1. It scored 8.6/10 from 87 votes, ranking #13 of 13 episodes this season (season average 8.7). Written by David Attenborough, it aired on April 10, 1979.

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