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The Firewalkers of Fiji
First transmitted in 1960, David Attenborough meets the legendary firewalkers of Beqa Island, Fiji, who captivated both himself and his crew.
Their visit is part of an expeditionary tour of the South West Pacific Islands in search of vanishing South Seas rituals and customs.
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Thu 5 May 1960
20:35
BBC Television Service
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Fijian Javelin Throwing
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Sir David Attenborough - The Early Years
This programme is part of a BBC Four Collection showcasing the early work of Sir David Attenborough.
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Programmes are selected, in part, for their historical context and reflect the broadcast standards and attitudes of their time, which may not accord to some current BBC editorial guidelines. We aim to select programmes which can be shown in their entirety but in some cases edits are required.
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- Thu 5 May 1960 20:35BBC Television Service
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David Attenborough - The Early Years
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