David Attenborough

'Thrilling' fossils inspired Attenborough's career

Fossils fascinated Sir David Attenborough throughout his childhood. The BBC retraces the steps of Sir David's formative experiences roaming the British countryside.

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Suzy Hill has long blonde hair, white t-shirt and white trainers and black leggins. Lisa House has long red hair tied up, a patterned top, patterned socks, blue trousers and blue trainers. They are sat with the bench with art materials on the floor in a gallery setting.

Library bench to honour Attenborough turning 100

The bench celebrates Sir David's lifelong contribution to environmental awareness and conservation.

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Ryan Eddowes stands outside Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre (Dorset) where his grandparents would take him as a youngster, fostering a love of animals. He has short black hair, black stubble and wears a black, puffy jacket with his hands clasped in front of him.

Filmmaker's 'dream' finding Attenborough creatures

Ryan Eddowes had an amputation to treat clubfoot but wants to show everyone can access nature.

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David Attenborough is wearing a white shirt and a blue blazer

How Sir David Attenborough's donkey allergy ruined his close-up

This is the remarkable story behind the BBC’s most famous wildlife blockbuster.

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Sir David Attenborough alongside a gorilla

That moment when Attenborough met the gorillas

Sir David and Life on Earth producer John Sparks recall filming the iconic gorillas.

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David Attenborough sits in front of a TV screen showing a still from the series Life on Earth which shows him as a younger man smiling next to two gorillas in the jungle.

When Attenborough met the gorillas - the story behind his iconic TV moment

Two new documentaries explore the the fascinating tale behind the defining image of Attenborough's career.

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A close-up photo of a butterfly resting on a leaf. The butterfly has blue wings - dark in the middle and lighter towards the edges, with white dots on a thick black rim.

Butterfly release for Attenborough's 100th

Stratford-upon-Avon Butterfly Farm honours the veteran broadcaster who has visited the venue.

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24 Apr 2026

Chris Packham, sitting outside in front of green foliage. He is looking at the camera and smiling and is wearing an orange T-shirt with a red coat and a brown coat over the top.

'Empower young people to be bold conservationists'

Young people are not so risk averse, says the Springwatch presenter on a visit to Norwich.

24 Apr 2026

15 Apr 2026

Woman with blonde hair in her garden with large green plants around her.

'Attenborough documentary about my garden is thrilling'

Bristol artist Louise Vergette is featured in the new BBC series.

15 Apr 2026

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