David Attenborough
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“Never-before-seen animal behaviour, new locations, new science.” Watch first clip of David Attenborough narrating “blockbuster” BBC series
The third instalment of the David Attenborough-narrated series will air on the BBC this year
10 shocking ways Planet Earth has changed since David Attenborough's birth, 100 years ago...
Between 1926 and 2026 the Earth has almost changed beyond recognition...
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Teeth “too big” for TV and his most feared animal: 15 facts you (probably) didn’t know about David Attenborough
David Attenborough is known for his incredible natural history documentaries – but here are some facts you might not know about the legendary broadcaster
David Attenborough narrates astonishing BBC footage of grizzly bears hunting during the annual salmon run – one of nature’s greatest spectacles
“Piranha can strip a fish to the bone in minutes.” Watch David Attenborough-narrated footage of a brutal feeding frenzy
In a clip from Planet Earth, a shoal of red-bellied piranhas make light work of an injured dorado
"He throws a sack over the python’s head before grabbing it..." Bizarrely David Attenborough's first TV series saw him catch wild animals for zoos
David Attenborough’s broadcast career began, remarkably, with a series in which he captured animals and brought them back to a UK zoo
"In our hands now lies not only our own future but that of all other living creatures..." - 15 inspiring quotes from Sir David Attenborough
Our favourite quotes from the legendary naturalist and broadcaster David Attenborough, as he celebrates his 99th birthday.
David Attenborough narrates amazing BBC footage of hermit crabs lining up to swap homes and upsize. Who said moving was stressful?
David Attenborough narrates this brilliant depiction of hermit crabs shopping for shells
"It's only now that I appreciate how extraordinary..." The best books by David Attenborough, including one about his early days on Zoo Quest
Broadcasting legend David Attenborough is best known for his wildlife and natural history documentaries, but he's also made significant contributions to the world of books and literature
David Attenborough narrates ruthless, shocking footage of orcas kidnapping a vulnerable humpback whale calf right under its poor mother's nose...
“We can’t escape.” How Attenborough’s greatest adventure almost never made it to air
Life on Earth changed wildlife TV programming forever and made a star of its presenter – but the story behind the making of the 13-part epic is just as astonishing
Sir David Attenborough – key moments in his record-breaking, decades-long career
To celebrate Sir David Attenborough's 100th birthday, here are only some of the milestones from his decades-long career.
Which species are named after Sir David Attenborough? And how many of them are there?
Sir David Attenborough has over 50 species named after him, ranging from a prehistoric marine reptile to a native British flower only found in the Brecon Beacons of South Wales.
Sir David Attenborough's 5 must-see magic moments on film
Picking our five greatest moments from David Attenborough's documentaries was no easy task, but we gave it a go - do you agree with our choices?
What awards has David Attenborough won? All you need to know about the oldest Emmy Award winner in the world
To celebrate Sir David Attenborough’s 100th birthday, we’ve compiled a list of some of his various awards and accolades.
David Attenborough at 100: All the TV shows celebrating the legendary broadcaster’s birthday
As David Attenborough turns 100, there are plenty of programmes to watch on the BBC that celebrate his remarkable life and career
Just who is Sir David Attenborough? Where did he come from, how did he start in television and how on Earth did he get so famous?
Beloved by millions around the world, Sir David Attenborough is an inspirational broadcaster, presenter and conservationist. He first worked as a producer in the early 1950s and began to present in 1954 on Zoo Quest. Even though he is in his 90s, he continues to present and narrate natural history documentaries, such as Frozen Planet II, The Green Planet and Dynasties II for the BBC and Prehistoric Planet for Apple TV.
David Attenborough’s ‘big 100th birthday bash’ will be celebrated in a live BBC special – here’s how to watch it
A special event marking David Attenborough’s 100th birthday is coming to the Royal Albert Hall
How David Attenborough has championed climate change
For over 15 years, Sir David has been at the forefront of efforts to move the dial on climate change and during the last decade his warnings have became even bleaker.
