The BBC has commissioned a slate of new shows to mark Sir David Attenborough’s 100th birthday, on Friday 8 May, and will be showcasing some of the finest programmes from his extraordinary seven-decade career in a week-long celebration of his work and legacy.

New programmes

Making Life on Earth: Attenborough’s Greatest Adventure - featuring new interviews with David and the original production team as they reflect on the making of the ground-breaking series Life on Earth for BBC One and iPlayer
Secret Garden - a new primetime series for BBC One and iPlayer, in which Attenborough reveals the hidden worlds and remarkable wildlife thriving within Britain’s gardens
David Attenborough’s 100 Years on Planet Earth - a celebratory live event for BBC One and iPlayer from the Royal Albert Hall, featuring the BBC Concert Orchestra and special guests.

From the archive

Special episodes from some of Attenborough’s most beloved landmark series, airing on BBC One in the week leading up to his birthday
A dedicated BBC iPlayer collection showcasing more than 40 series presented by David, celebrating one of the most remarkable bodies of work in broadcasting history.

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[–] bonenode@piefed.social -5 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

It is interesting how this fame is wholy based on him speaking English. Imagine some random guy in Slovakia having the greatest voice and narrating some of the finest documentations. No one outside the country would care.

[–] ohulancutash@feddit.uk 11 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

He has been doing television longer than Slovakia has…

[–] FishFace@piefed.social 9 points 3 weeks ago

He's been doing television longer than Slovakia has existed, depending on what definition you take.

[–] i_am_not_a_robot@feddit.uk 8 points 3 weeks ago

He might "only" narrate them now, but he used to go out and film them as well as being a big advocate for conservation.