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Life on Earth S1E8 — Lords of the Air

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Life on Earth•Season 1•Episode 8

Lords of the Air

8.7/10 · 89 votesMar 6, 197954 min

Ranked #9 of 13 in Season 1•matches the season avg

The story of life, from the first primitive cells to the plants and animals that now live around us. David Attenborough examines the uses and advantages of birds' unique possession - the feather. Man has yet to invent anything that, weight for weight, is as

Written byDavid Attenborough

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Cast1

David Attenborough

David Attenborough

Self - Presenter

Crew11

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Richard Brock

Producer

David Attenborough

David Attenborough

Writer

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Alec Brown

Editor

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Martin Saunders

Cinematography

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Ronald Eastman

Cinematography

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Maurice Tibbles

Cinematography

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David Parer

Cinematography

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David Hughes

Cinematography

Adrian Warren

Adrian Warren

Cinematography

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Rosemary Eastman

Sound

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Neil Cleminson

Producer's Assistant

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Episode Summary

"Lords of the Air" is episode 8 of Life on Earth season 1. It scored 8.7/10 from 89 votes, ranking #9 of 13 episodes this season (season average 8.7). Written by David Attenborough, it aired on March 6, 1979.

Next: E9 · The Rise of the Mammals Best of Season 1