I know everyone has a slight panic anytime they see “David Attenborough” at the beginning of a headline these days, but no need to worry; the broadcasting legend is still alive and well, and will be hosting a new TV series set to arrive later this year.
Nearly 70 years after he first appeared on TV in 1954, and 3 years shy of his 100th birthday, Attenborough has officially been confirmed as the presenter of the BBC’s Planet Earth III.
Commenting on Attenborough’s involvement in the series, executive producer Mike Gunton said:
“Planet Earth wouldn’t be Planet Earth without David, so I’m delighted he is presenting the third series.
As ever, he has brought his huge enthusiasm and wisdom, has been encouraging about our new perspective and has, I know, really enjoyed seeing the extraordinary new wonders brought to the screen.”
Gunton also revealed the opening scenes of the new series have already been filmed ‘in the beautiful British countryside in exactly the location where Charles Darwin used to walk whilst thinking over his Earth-shaking ideas about evolution’.
“It seemed the perfect place for David to introduce Planet Earth III and remind us of both the wonders and the fragility of our planet. For him, of course, the sun shone under blue skies… one of the only days it did all summer!”
Planet Earth III will consist of eight episodes, showcasing the behaviour of animals from around the world, including African Jacana birds, tropical Mobula rays and the spirit bear of Canada.
So good to know that Attenborough is still willing and able to be involved in these shows because there’s simply no one out there who could fill his shoes when it comes to hosting and narrating programs like this. The most treasured of our national treasures. May he live till 110 and beyond!
To watch a monkey beat a seagull to death at Chester Zoo, click HERE. Would love to hear Attenborough narrate that.
