Dragons and Serpents
Fabulous Animals - S1 - E3
David Attenborough explores ancient tales about headless serpents and enchanted dragon's teeth
Fabulous Animals: Season 1 - 6 Episode s
1x1 - Here Be Monsters
November 14, 1975
Throughout history, people held firm beliefs that monsters and peculiar creatures truly inhabited far-flung corners of the world. David Attenborough inquires into the reasons behind these enduring convictions.
1x2 - Marvels of the Deep
November 21, 1975
Do sea-serpents exist? What made people believe in mermaids; and what about that most mysterious monster said to live in the deep waters of Loch Ness ?
1x3 - Dragons and Serpents
November 28, 1975
David Attenborough explores ancient tales about headless serpents and enchanted dragon's teeth
1x4 - Winged Creatures
December 5, 1975
David Attenborough shares intriguing tales about winged creatures, both real and imaginary. Among them are the unfortunate Dodo, the enigmatic Vampire bat, the legendary Roc bird, and the ancient myth of the magnificent Phoenix.
1x5 - Horns of Magic
December 12, 1975
David Attenborough delves into ancient legends involving creatures with 'magic horns,' including deer antlers, cattle horns, and the mystical single spiraled horn of the unicorn.
1x6 - Man or Beast
December 19, 1975
In ancient Eastern folklore, stories were told of the wild man of the woods, the little forest dwellers, and the black giants of the jungle. Even now, the existence of elusive beings like the Yeti continues to captivate and evoke fear.