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As Sir David Attenborough enters his 98th year, this unique and charming film documents the highlights of “Attenborough’s Life Journey” on NATURE – Nov. 20 at 8


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Nature: “Attenborough’s Life Journey”

Chronicles the Incredible Story of Natural History’s Most Beloved Figure

Witness the highlights of Sir David Attenborough’s remarkable life and career on Wednesday, November 20 at 8 on PBS, pbs.org/nature, YouTube and the PBS App

 

Sir David Attenborough holding a Goliath Beetle. From Micro Monsters with David Attenborough (2013). Credit: Angus Young / © Atlantic Productions
Sir David Attenborough holding a Goliath Beetle. From Micro Monsters with David Attenborough (2013).
Credit: Angus Young / © Atlantic Productions

Celebrate the life of the world’s most beloved broadcaster in Nature: Attenborough’s Life Journey premiering Wednesday, Nov. 20 at 8 on PBS, pbs.org/nature, YouTube and the PBS App. This intimate portrait follows Attenborough’s years on the road, from the islands of the Galapagos to the mountains of Canada to the jungles of Borneo. Combining exclusive behind-the-scenes footage, candid interviews from David on location, and stunning footage from his pioneering documentaries, this film chronicles an Attenborough never seen
before.

Sir David Attenborough with a giant tortoise at a private animal collection in Surrey, UK. From Kingdom of Plants with David Attenborough (2012) Credit: Will Benson / © Atlantic Productions
Sir David Attenborough with a giant tortoise at a private animal collection in Surrey, UK. From Kingdom of Plants with David Attenborough (2012)
Credit: Will Benson / © Atlantic Productions

Witness Sir David’s love of fossils as a young boy in Leicester transform into a passion for the natural world in his field of study at Cambridge. From his early days as a presenter on BBC’s Zoo Quest, Attenborough rose through the ranks to become the foremost natural history presenter in the world, a beloved figure known for his cheeky remarks and remarkably timed footage. An avid advocate for climate change, Attenborough never settled down and continues to work on groundbreaking productions.

“For over 40 years, Sir David Attenborough took us by the hand and walked us through the natural world with an ease and grace that we will probably never see again,” said Fred Kaufman, Executive Producer for Nature. “There will never be another Attenborough, and Nature is fortunate to have worked with him on so many iconic films and series.”