Quick Info
| Profession | Broadcaster, natural historian, conservationist, writer, producer, narrator |
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| Nationality | English |
| Date of Birth | 08/05/1926 |
| Age | 100 years |
| Birthplace | Isleworth, London, England |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
Latest News about Sir David Attenborough
The immersive exhibition Our Story with David Attenborough opened to the public at Chester Zoo, its only venue outside London. The experience, narrated by Attenborough, had previously been shown at the Natural History Museum in London from June 2025 to summer 2026, drawing more than 245,000 visitors.
The BBC announced that Sir David Attenborough will narrate Blue Planet III, a six-part natural history series marking 25 years since the franchise first premiered. The series follows four years of global filming and is scheduled to air on BBC One and BBC iPlayer later in 2026.
Sir David Attenborough turned 100 on 8 May 2026, and the BBC marked the occasion with a week of programming that included three special programmes about his career and wildlife work. The celebrations were part of wider tributes to his contribution to broadcasting and natural history.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Sir David Frederick Attenborough |
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Educational Qualification(s)
| Degree | Master's degree in natural sciences, 1947 |
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| University | Cambridge University |
Personal Life
| Parents | Frederick Attenborough (father) and Mary Clegg (mother) |
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| Siblings | Richard Attenborough and John Attenborough (brothers) |
Relationships & More
| Spouse | Jane Elizabeth Ebsworth Oriel (married 1950, died 1997) |
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Family
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Career
| Early Career | Royal Navy service; BBC producer; Zoo Quest host (1954) |
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| Key Positions | Controller of BBC2 (1965); Director of BBC Television Programming (1968-1972) |
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| Achievements | Introduced colour television to UK; Emmy for Blue Planet II; BAFTA; Peabody Award (2014) |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Travelled to 83 countries for documentaries | |
| 2. For The Life of Birds, travelled distance equivalent to circling the world four times | |
| 3. One of the most travelled people in the world | |
| 4. Key role in introducing colour TV to the UK |
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