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The Amber Time Machine
Shown on BBC in 2004 David Attenborough explains his facination for amber starting and ending with a piece given to him from the baltic 60 years ago. He travels to latvia in the Baltic from where the amber originated and discovers through the aid of a high powered microscope insects in the amber he never saw before. A tadpole in amber unbelievable? David explains how it came about and shows other unlikely inclusions.
This episode was taken from " Attenborough In Paradise And Other Personal Voyages " and lasts approx 40 mins
Sunday 10th June 2001saw the BBC film a 5 day special from the isle of wight where i
live called ''Live from dinosaur island'' Here is one persons write up on the event
including information on the amber found.
Howard Stableford embarks on a wonderful detective story following the clues which lead him to the lost world of the amber forests. Originally on BBC radio 4 you can listen to the programme and find some useful links.
