Viewing of the BBC’s The world about us documentary by Barry Paine, first shown in the UK in 1978. This award-winning film chronicles the work of the Society and the Sarawak Government’s 15-month geographical survey of the Gunung Mulu National Park.

Introduced by Robin Hanbury-Tenison and Max Goldzweig from the BBC Natural History Unit.

Booking information

Advance booking for this event is required. If you have any questions or require assistance with your booking, please email events@rgs.org

Venue information

This event will be held at the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG), 1 Kensington Gore, London, SW7 2AR.

 

Doors open at 3.30pm.

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Open to all
28 April 2025, 4.00pm-5.30pm
Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)

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