David Attenborough

3 days ago - Sir David Frederick Attenborough (/ˈætənbərə/; born 8 May 1926) is a British broadcaster, biologist, natural historian and writer. First becoming prominent as host of Zoo Quest in 1954, his filmography as a writer, presenter and narrator has spanned eight decades; it includes the nine ...

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May 5, 2025 - David Attenborough. Self: Blue Planet II. Born 8 May 1926, the younger brother of actor Lord Richard Attenborough. He never expressed a wish to act and, instead, studied Natural Sciences at Cambridge University, graduating in 1947, the year ...

August 18, 2023 - The writer, broadcaster and naturalist, Sir David Attenborough was born on 8 May 1926. He was educated at Clare College, Cambridge and after working at an educational publishing house, started working as a trainee at the BBC in 1952.

January 25, 2022 - Sir David Attenborough a remarkable and inspirational ambassador for WWF, has worked closely with us on various projects including Our Planet.

Get ready to immerse yourself in the epic tale of people and planet in this new 360° experience, presented by Sir David Attenborough.

1 month ago - David Attenborough is an English broadcaster, writer, and naturalist noted for his innovative educational TV programs, notably the nine-part Life series. As controller of BBC-2, he helped launch The Forsyte Saga and Civilisation.

Happy 100th Birthday, Sir David Attenborough! 🎂🍾🎉 A full century of life, filled with curiosity and awe, and a voice that has encouraged countless people to look at our planet with deeper...

3 days ago - I won’t out Sir Attenborough as I am a fan, but technically he doesn’t live in London and lived close to his brother, who in my opinion had one of the finest houses in the area and deserved to be protected and kept by the National Trust.

October 10, 2025 - The Southern Ocean in particular has the sparsest data coverage of any of the world’s major oceans due to its remoteness and inhospitable nature. RRS Sir David Attenborough plays an important role in improving our knowledge of key polar atmospheric and oceanic processes, which regulate our climate.

Released on his 99th birthday and presented in the context of his remarkable career, Sir David’s authority is matched only by nature’s grandeur in this visually stunning film

August 20, 2025 - We’re taking a look at how Attenborough’s storytelling changed our understanding of planet Earth. From the earliest days of television to his new era of environmental messaging, he’s long been the voice of the natural world and a teacher to millions. Stream documentaries from Sir David Attenborough on pbs.org and the PBS App.

David Attenborough draws on a lifetime of experience to reveal Earth’s most spectacular underwater habitats, showing that we’re in the greatest age of Ocean discovery and highlighting its vital importance.

A broadcaster recounts his life, and the evolutionary history of life on Earth, to grieve the loss of wild places and offer a vision for the future. Watch trailers & learn more.