The BBC parted ways with Clarkson in 2015, announcing that the former Top Gear presenter was responsible for an “unprovoked physical and verbal attack” that left a colleague bleeding and seeking hospital treatment. The broadcaster’s then director general, Lord Tony Hall, expressed “great regret” at having to let Clarkson go. And legendary natural historian Sir David […]
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David Attenborough may never film overseas again after Boris Johnson’s restrictions
The lifelong climate change activist will take to the screens once again this weekend as part of the BBC’s new series ‘Life in Colour’. A favourite among Britons, Sir David first found fame after working in the BBC production team in the Sixties. Since then he has visited every continent and revealed the world’s hidden […]
David Attenborough reveals ‘huge shift’ in climate change ‘restoring Earth’s balance’
The carbon cycle is the key process by which carbon is exhaled among the atmosphere of Earth and is vital to sustaining life along with the nitrogen and water cycle, too. Human activities over the past two centuries have significantly increased the amount of carbon in the atmosphere, mainly in the form of carbon dioxide, both […]
David Attenborough warns of the ‘collapse of our civilizations,’ if climate change continues to be ignored
Renowned English broadcaster and natural historian Sir David Attenborough delivered a stark warning about the future of our planet during the UN Climate Change Summit in Poland, Monday. Attenborough warned that the world’s survival depends on swift action to prevent climate change. “If we don’t take action, the collapse of our civilizations and the extinction […]
Blue Planet 2: Sir David Attenborough 'astonished' by response to plastic pollution
The 92-year-old said in a new, short online film: “We hoped that Blue Planet II would open people’s eyes to the damage that we are doing to our oceans and the creatures that live in them. “I’ve been absolutely astonished at the result that that programme has had. I never imagined there would be quite […]
Eurovision 2018: Fans blast ‘offensive’ mocking of Sir David Attenborough 'I'm shocked'
Portugal were hosting tonight’s Eurovision semi-final and wanted to stress their importance in the world with a “funny sketch” explaining who they were. However, they decided to take off Planet Earth with their own Planet Portugal sketch. The show’s presenter said: “We have waited over five decades to finally host the Eurovision song contest in […]
Sir David Attenborough almost DIED while filming Trials of Life: 'I've never forgotten it'
A collaborator of Sir David Attenborough has shared a surprising story about how the documentarian came close to death during filming. Producer Alastair Fothergill, who has worked with Sir David on Blue Planet and Planet Earth, has revealed a story about an incident that occurred in the 1990’s. The story tells of Sir David filming […]
Sir David Attenborough shamed by the Queen ahead of broadcast: 'There's no pleasing you!'
Renowned broadcaster Sir David Attenborough has met the Queen on many occasions, having produced a number of her Christmas broadcasts in the late 1980s. But the acclaimed writer was put in his place when he asked the Queen to change her clothes, as the colour did not compliment the room he planned to broadcast in. […]
David Attenborough explaining rocks in VR will be incredibly calming
Famed British naturalist David Attenborough is going to become a virtual reality “hologram” with the help of UK broadcaster Sky and London’s Natural History Museum. Attenborough will appear in a VR experience titled Hold the World, which will let viewers navigate the museum’s collection, picking up and examining rare items. When they do, Attenborough will […]