The People of Paradise Cargo Cult
David Attenborough encounters a peculiar cult group, while surveying the New Hebrides as part of his expedition to the South West Pacific. In Tanna, David interviews members of the John Frum cargo cult. The group's members take an unusual interest in radio signalling equipment, and they build intricate scarlet gates and crosses throughout the island and across the hazardous volcanic plains.
Series featuring David Attenborough discussing his journey through the South West Pacific in search of vanishing south sea rituals and customs.
Primary Title
- The People of Paradise
Episode Title
- Cargo Cult
Date Broadcast
- Thursday 28 April 1960
Start Time
- 20 : 30
Finish Time
- 21 : 00
Duration
- 30:00
Episode
- 2
Channel
- BBC Television Service
Broadcaster
- British Broadcasting Corporation
Programme Description
- Series featuring David Attenborough discussing his journey through the South West Pacific in search of vanishing south sea rituals and customs.
Episode Description
- David Attenborough encounters a peculiar cult group, while surveying the New Hebrides as part of his expedition to the South West Pacific. In Tanna, David interviews members of the John Frum cargo cult. The group's members take an unusual interest in radio signalling equipment, and they build intricate scarlet gates and crosses throughout the island and across the hazardous volcanic plains.
Classification
- Unknown
Owning Collection
- Chapman Archive
Broadcast Platform
- Television
Languages
- English
Captions
Live Broadcast
- No
Rights Statement
- Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Subjects
- Oceania--Description and travel
Genres
- Documentary
- Travel
Hosts
- David Attenborough (Presenter)
Contributors
- Brian Branston (Narrator)
- David Attenborough (Producer)
- Geoff Mulligan (Cinematographer)
- Robert Walter (Editor)
- BBC (Production Unit)
Subjects
- Oceania--Description and travel