Sir David Attenborough

Sir David Attenborough is an English-born naturalist and broadcaster. A long list of TV documentaries such as Planet Earth, Blue Planet and Life have captivated the nation's interest in wildlife since 1979. Sir Attenborough’s documentation of natural history has earned the former BBC senior manager countless awards and titles, as well as having 15 species and genera named after him.

Prehistoric Planet: How to watch Sir David Attenborough's new dinosaur documentary

What is Prehistoric Planet, and when is it released?
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The chance discovery that uncovered a mammoth graveyard in Swindon and inspired the new Attenborough show

The presenter and researcher of the new BBC show, Prof Ben Garrod, tells us more about this fascinating find.
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What animals are on David Attenborough's Life in Colour episode 2?

The second and final episode of Attenborough's newest documentary is on tonight. Here are the stunning animals you'll get to see.
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When is David Attenborough’s Life in Colour on TV?

The BBC One series showcases how some of Earth's most remarkable creatures use colour to their advantage.
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What animals are on David Attenborough's Life in Colour episode 1?

Attenborough's newest documentary starts tonight. Here are the incredible animals you'll get to see.
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In pictures: Sir David Attenborough's new series A Perfect Planet

We look at some of the spectacular sights (and sites) that BBC One's new series with Sir David Attenborough has to offer.
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The remarkable life that survives the coldest continent

It's not just penguins living on the southernmost continent.
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How can we save our planet? - Sir David Attenborough

We speak to Sir David Attenborough, naturalist and host of the new Netflix show Our Planet, and two of the show’s producers about the essential changes we need to make to save our home.
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Has Blue Planet II had an impact on plastic pollution?

Marine plastic pollution burst into the public consciousness when Blue Planet II aired. Have we made any headway? Professor Richard Thompson, who discovered microplastic ocean pollution, explains.
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“If we damage the natural world, we damage ourselves”

Sir David Attenborough reunites with the creators of Planet Earth for new Netflix series Our Planet. Here, they reveal how the show will inspire people to save our beautiful home.
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How the Ri Christmas Lectures changed science for kids

Children’s eyes have been opened to the wonders of science by the Royal Institution’s series of Christmas Lectures for nearly 200 years – here’s what makes them so magical.
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Sir David Attenborough returns for The Blue Planet II

New series of the epic underwater series returns to BBC One later this year with the veteran broadcaster lending his familiar voice.
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Sir David Attenborough at 90

On the eve of his 90th birthday, we talk to Sir David Attenborough about his illustrious career and spills the beans on his worst ever experience in the natural world.
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