David Attenborough
David Attenborough is a renowned broadcaster and natural historian, known for his work on wildlife documentaries. His most recognized series include 'The Blue Planet' and 'Planet Earth.' Attenborough's distinctive voice and passion for conservation have made him a beloved figure in television. His career spans... Read More
Known for
Planet Earth (2006)
A view of the planet, with a look at its amazing landscapes and abundant wildlife. Includes footage of mountains and plains, as well as...
Planet Earth II (2016)
An improved version of David Attenborough's famed documentary series, in which he examines how animals survive harsh and adverse conditions in the wild.
Prehistoric Planet (2022)
Experience the wonders of our world like never before in this epic series from Jon Favreau and the producers of Planet Earth. Travel back...
Personal details
Credits
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| 2026 |
David Attenborough's 100 Years on Planet EarthA 90-minute special, broadcast from the Royal Albert Hall, London, celebrating Sir David Attenborough's groundbreaking career on the day of... |
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| 2026 |
Making Life on Earth: Attenborough’s Greatest AdventureIn 1976, David Attenborough embarked on the most ambitious television series he had ever attempted. This is the hair-raising story... |
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| 2026 |
Queen Elizabeth II: Her Story, Our CenturyMarking what would have been Queen Elizabeth II’s 100th year, this landmark documentary tells the story of her life alongside... |
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| 2026 |
Deep Ocean: Kingdom of the CoelacanthDavid Attenborough looks into the ocean's depths to discuss the coelacanth, a primeval fish hidden for 400 million years. Its... |
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| 2026 |
A Gorilla Story: Told by David AttenboroughVeteran naturalist Sir David Attenborough tells the story of a remarkable group of gorillas, from his first encounter in the... |
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| 2026 |
Secret GardenDavid Attenborough reveals the drama unfolding in the hidden wild world of Britain's backyards. Because even in familiar surroundings, the... |
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| 2026 |
Wild LondonAfter a life spent travelling the globe, the world’s most famous naturalist turns his attention closer to home to explore... |
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| 2025 |
KingdomFilmed across five years in a single spectacular location, the lives and fates of our four families - leopards, hyenas,... |
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| 2025 |
RTL TonightIn RTL Vanavond's new talk show, presenters Renze Klamer, Beau van Erven Dorens, and Humberto Tan are joined by a... |
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| 2025 |
ParenthoodA journey like no other, full of risk and reward. David Attenborough tells stories of dedication, ingenuity and sacrifice as... |
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| 2025 |
Ocean with David AttenboroughDavid Attenborough takes viewers on a breathtaking journey showing there is nowhere more vital for our survival, more full of... |
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| 2025 |
A Deeper Dive with David AttenboroughAdditional footage and interviews on the making of Ocean. |
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| 2025 |
Simon Schama's Story of UsArt and culture define us - but in an age of change, who are we now? In divided times, Simon... |
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| 2024 |
Attenborough's Life JourneyAn intimate portrait of Sir David Attenborough's life, from his boyhood days as a fossil hunter, through his early days... |
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| 2024 |
AsiaFrom the vast Gobi Desert to the jungles of Borneo, and from the polar wilderness of Siberia to the coral... |
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| 2024 |
Secret Lives of OrangutansFollow a multi-generational orangutan family through their treetop triumphs and travails in this immersive documentary narrated by David Attenborough. |
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| 2024 |
Saving the Storks with Sir David AttenboroughThe remarkable story of one woman raising an army of over 10,000 people to help save one of the rarest... |
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| 2024 |
MammalsThe series offers fascinating insights into the most successful animal group in the world. From the tiny Etruscan shrew to... |
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| 2024 |
Secret World of SoundAnthony Morgan explores the extraordinary ways that animals hear and produce sound, and the crucial role sound plays in the... |
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| 2024 |
Attenborough and the Giant Sea MonsterSir David Attenborough investigates the discovery of a lifetime: the giant skull of a prehistoric sea monster, known as a... |
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| 2023 |
David Attenborough: A Life on EarthThe incredible journey and illustrious career of one of the most travelled men in history, this documentary tells the story... |
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| 2023 |
Planet Earth IIIJourneying to the far reaches of our planet, this eight part series follows some of the world's most amazing species,... |
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| 2023 |
Wild IslesThis nature documentary introduces viewers to the fauna and flora of Britain and Ireland across four main areas: woodlands, grasslands,... |
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| 2022 |
How the BBC BeganThe often-hilarious stories of the BBC's first 50 years. The corporation's pioneers describe its evolution – which was often by... |
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| 2022 |
Frozen Planet IITen years on from the original Frozen Planet, this documentary series takes audiences back to the wildernesses of the Arctic... |
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| 2022 |
Prehistoric PlanetExperience the wonders of our world like never before in this epic series from Jon Favreau and the producers of... |
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| 2022 |
Dinosaur ApocalypseIn the Badlands of North Dakota, a team of scientists think they might have found the fossilized remains of animals... |
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| 2022 |
Dinosaurs: The Final Day with David AttenboroughDavid Attenborough brings to life, in unprecedented detail, the last days of the dinosaurs. Palaeontologist Robert DePalma has made an... |
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| 2022 |
Great Mammoth MysterySir David Attenborough investigates a unique site in southern England where amateur fossil hunters uncovered giant mammoth bones and evidence... |
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| 2022 |
David Attenborough's Global AdventureFrom the deep oceans in a state-of-the-art submarine on the Great Barrier Reef, to the ancient rainforests of Borneo, David... |
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| 2022 |
The Green PlanetThis documentary series about plants is the first immersive portrayal of an unseen, inter-connected world, full of remarkable new behaviour,... |
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| 2022 |
Attenborough's Wonder of SongSir David Attenborough chooses his favourite recordings from the natural world that have revolutionised our understanding of song. Each one... |
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| 2021 |
Attenborough and the Mammoth GraveyardSir David Attenborough joins an archaeological dig uncovering Britain's biggest mammoth discovery in almost 20 years. In 2017, in a... |
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| 2021 |
The Earthshot Prize: Repairing Our PlanetAims to discover, celebrate and scale innovative solutions to the greatest environmental challenges facing our planet. |
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| 2021 |
The Mating GameThe struggles and successes of a wide variety of animals as they take on one of life's most vital challenges:... |
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| 2021 |
Parkinson at 50Sir Michael Parkinson looks back over his 50 years as a broadcaster, revealing some tricks of the interview trade and... |
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| 2021 |
Breaking Boundaries: The Science of Our PlanetDavid Attenborough and scientist Johan Rockström examine Earth's biodiversity collapse and how this crisis can still be averted. |
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| 2021 |
Attenborough’s JourneyIn honor of his 95th birthday, a look at Sir David Attenborough’s life and contributions to broadcasting and the natural... |
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| 2021 |
The Year Earth ChangedNever-before-seen footage shows how our living in lockdown opened the door for nature to bounce back and thrive. Across the... |
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| 2021 |
Greta Thunberg: A Year to Change the WorldThis revealing series follows environmental activist Greta Thunberg as she seeks to raise awareness of the accelerating climate change and... |
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| 2021 |
Attenborough's Life in ColourExploring the vital role colour plays in the daily lives of many species. |
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| 2021 |
A Perfect PlanetA unique fusion of blue chip natural history and earth science that explains how our living planet operates. This five-part... |
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| 2020 |
Prince William: A Planet For Us AllWith exclusive access across two years, this film is an intimate portrayal of Prince William, following him as we’ve never... |
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| 2020 |
Michael Palin: Travels of a LifetimeMichael Palin revisits his first four TV travel documentaries. He draws on his personal archive of audio recordings and diary... |
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| 2020 |
David Attenborough: A Life on Our PlanetThe story of life on our planet by the man who has seen more of the natural world than any... |
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| 2020 |
Sir David Attenborough and Sir Michael Palin in ConversationSir David Attenborough and Sir Michael Palin reflect on the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and what it has taught... |
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| 2020 |
Extinction: The FactsWith a million species at risk of extinction, Sir David Attenborough explores how this crisis of biodiversity has consequences for... |
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| 2020 |
The Romantics and Us with Simon SchamaFrom popular revolt to the obsession with the self, even to modern nationalism, Simon Schama explores the enduring and powerful... |
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| 2020 |
Planet Earth: A CelebrationDavid Attenborough, Hans Zimmer and Dave unite for a special Natural History event – Planet Earth: A Celebration. The special... |
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| 2020 |
Gay Byrne's Late Late MomentsSix part series looking back on some entertaining and memorable moments from Gay Byrne's 37 year career at the helm... |
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| 2020 |
Diving Deep: The Life and Times of Mike deGruyDiving Deep: The Life and Times of Mike deGruy, tells the story of Mike deGruy, an irrepressibly curious and enthusiastic... |
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| 2019 |
The ForumIn times of rampant populism and increasing distrust of the elite, the filmmaker accompanies the 81-year-old founder of the controversial... |
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| 2019 |
Seven Worlds, One PlanetMillions of years ago, incredible forces ripped apart the Earth’s crust creating seven extraordinary continents. This documentary series reveals how... |
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| 2019 |
The Living ThamesIntroduced by Sir David Attenborough, and presented by environmentalist Chris Baines, The Living Thames is an odyssey along the river... |
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| 2019 |
The Kiwi, The Knight and the QashqaiFollows Anna Williams, an Oriental carpet repairer from New Zealand, on a pilgrimage to Iran, where she stays with the... |
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| 2019 |
Climate Change: The FactsAfter one of the hottest years on record, Sir David Attenborough looks at the science of climate change and potential... |
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| 2019 |
Our PlanetExperience our planet's natural beauty and examine how climate change impacts all living creatures in this ambitious documentary of spectacular... |
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| 2019 |
Our Planet: Behind the ScenesYears spent recording footage of creatures from every corner of the globe is bound to produce a bit of drama.... |
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| 2019 |
Blue Planet UKCelebrating marine life from all corners of the UK as we dive deep to explore the health of our oceans. |
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| 2019 |
Timelapse of the Future: A Journey to the End of TimeHow's it all gonna end? This experience takes us on a journey to the end of time, trillions of years... |
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| 2019 |
Dragons and DamselsMore beautiful than butterflies, more spectacular fliers than hummingbirds, and with intriguing behavior as complex as mammals or birds. They’ve... |
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| 2019 |
Wild KarnatakaAn unprecedented UHD film on Karnataka's rich biodiversity narrated by David Attenborough. Portraying the state with highest number of tigers... |
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| 2018 |
Whale WisdomWhales have long been a profound mystery to us. They live in a world so removed from our own that... |
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| 2018 |
DynastiesFollow the true stories of five of the world's most celebrated, yet endangered animals; penguins, chimpanzees, lions, painted wolves and... |
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| 2018 |
Into the JungleConservationists Jim and Jean Thomas braved the steamy jungles of Papua New Guinea to save a tree kangaroo from extinction... |
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| 2018 |
Deep Ocean: Descent into the Mariana TrenchExploring an unknown world 10,000 m beneath the waves. After capturing a giant squid on film, NHK's deep-sea film crew... |
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| 2018 |
David Attenborough's TasmaniaTasmania lies on the Australian continent, but is a world apart. It is home to an extraordinary cast of black... |
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| 2018 |
Pangolins: The World's Most Wanted AnimalIn Namibia, conservationist Maria Diekmann found herself on the frontline of the battle to save these wanted animals after unexpectedly... |
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| 2018 |
The Queen's Green PlanetFeaturing a unique conversation between The Queen and Sir David Attenborough as they walked in the garden at Buckingham Palace... |
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| 2018 |
Attenborough's Wonder of EggsDavid Attenborough has a passion for birds' eggs. These remarkable structures nurture new life, protecting it from the outside world... |
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| 2018 |
Tomorrow's World: People of ScienceExplore the future with a series of programmes and interactive digital content. Hosted by Brian Cox. |
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| 2018 |
Attenborough and the Sea DragonSir David Attenborough investigates the discovery of a 200 million year old Ichthyosaur on the Jurassic Coast in southern England.... |
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| 2018 |
The Making of David Attenborough's Ant MountainEnter the microscopic world of ants guided by Sir David Attenborough, and expert filmmaker Martin Dohrn. Get an exclusive look... |
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| 2017 |
Attenborough and the Empire of the AntsSir David Attenborough is in the Swiss Jura Mountains to discover the secrets of a giant. Beneath his feet lies... |
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| 2017 |
Attenborough and the Giant ElephantDavid Attenborough investigates the remarkable life and death of Jumbo the elephant - a celebrity animal superstar whose story is... |
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| 2017 |
And the Winner Isn'tA satirical documentary charting Geoffrey Moore and his daughter Ambra’s journey through Hollywood, as the pair track down celebrities and... |
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| 2017 |
Blue Planet IIThere is nowhere more powerful and unforgiving yet more beautiful and compelling than the ocean. Join us and explore the... |
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| 2017 |
Richmond Park National Nature ReserveRichmond Park – National Nature Reserve, presented by Sir David Attenborough, is an award-winning film by conservation charity the Friends... |
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| 2017 |
Hotel ArmadilloDavid Attenborough looks at the giant armadillo and examines how this seldom-seen animal provides scores of other creatures with the... |
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| 2017 |
Puerto Rico: Island of EnchantmentDavid Attenborough tells the revealing story of this Caribbean island's exotic but vulnerable wildlife. A team of conservation champions are... |
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| 2017 |
Cheetahs: Growing Up FastDavid Attenborough narrates this astonishing story of a wild cheetah family. Known for being fast, captivating and extremely elusive, cameraman... |
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| 2017 |
Planet Earth II: A World of WonderA compilation episode of the wildlife documentary series presented by David Attenborough, uncovering the secrets of animals across the globe. |
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| 2017 |
Richard Batterham, Master PotterA film about Richard Batterham – the last of Bernard Leach’s practicing apprentices. |
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| 2016 |
Planet Earth IIDavid Attenborough presents a documentary series exploring how animals meet the challenges of surviving in the most iconic habitats on... |
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| 2016 |
Deep Ocean: Lights in the AbyssThe NHK team that captured the world's first footage of a live giant squid in its natural habitat is setting... |
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| 2016 |
Zoo Quest in ColourThanks to a remarkable discovery in the BBC's film vaults, the best of David Attenborough's early Zoo Quest adventures can... |
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| 2016 |
Attenborough's Life That GlowsLuminous beings, creatures with their own internal light, enchant and astonish us. Anyone who has seen a firefly or a... |
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| 2016 |
Attenborough at 90In celebration of his ninetieth birthday, Sir David Attenborough shares extraordinary highlights of his life and career with broadcaster Kirsty... |
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| 2016 |
Attenborough's Passion ProjectsAs part of a season of programming marking Sir David Attenborough's 90th birthday, four of his favourite films are brought... |
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| 2016 |
Attenborough at 90: Behind the LensAs Sir David Attenborough turns 90, this intimate film presents new interviews, eye-opening behind-the-scenes footage and extraordinary clips from some... |
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| 2016 |
Wild CitySingapore: One of the fastest growing cities in the world. Once a tropical jungle, it is now 665 square kilometres... |
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| 2016 |
David Attenborough's Wild CityA natural history event like no other, Wild City will reveal the hidden wild inside the Lion City. Deploying the... |
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| 2016 |
Attenborough and the Giant DinosaurDavid Attenborough tells the story of the discovery and reconstruction in Argentina of the world's largest-known dinosaur, a brand new... |
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| 2015 |
Great Barrier Reef with David AttenboroughFollowing his visit to the Great Barrier Reef in 1957, naturalist and broadcaster David Attenborough returns and uses the latest... |
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| 2015 |
Reef DiariesBehind the scenes of David Attenborough's landmark series in which he visited the Great Barrier Reef, revealing how Sir David... |
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| 2015 |
Cue the Queen: Celebrating the Christmas SpeechKirsty Young takes a unique look at the story of the Royal Christmas broadcast and how the tradition started by... |
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| 2015 |
Cougars UndercoverThis documentary follows the lives and hardships of several cougars (mountain lions) which have been under study by the Teton... |
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| 2015 |
The HuntThis major landmark series looks in detail at the fascinating relationship between predators and their prey. Rather than concentrating on... |
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| 2015 |
David Attenborough Meets President ObamaOn his 89th birthday, renowned English broadcaster and naturalist Sir David Attenborough pays his first ever visit to the White... |
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| 2015 |
Attenborough's Big BirdsMeet the big birds, a feathered family who have never flown a day in their lives! From ostriches to kiwis,... |
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| 2015 |
Legends of the Deep: Deep Sea SharksGroundbreaking documentary which follows a Japanese-led team of scientists as they attempt to shed light on the mysterious world of... |
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| 2015 |
Africa's Fishing LeopardsDavid Attenborough narrates the intimate story of a leopard mother and her two cubs. This very special family must survive... |
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| 2015 |
Attenborough's Paradise BirdsDavid Attenborough tells the remarkable story of how these " birds of paradise " have captivated explorers , naturalists, artists,... |
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| 2015 |
David Attenborough's Conquest of the SkiesEvolutionary story of flight from the very first insects to the incredible array of creatures which rule the skies today. |
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| 2015 |
Deep OceanOnce you pass 1,000 meters, the water is completely devoid of light, and you have reached the deep ocean. Down... |
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| 2015 |
Deep Ocean: The Lost World of the PacificThe same submarine which successfully captured the world's first moving images of a giant squid in its natural habitat is... |
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| 2014 |
Life StoryThe remarkable and often perilous story of the journey through life. It is a story that unites each of us... |
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| 2014 |
Björk: Biophilia LiveFrom a mind unlike any other, Biophilia Live chronicles the multidimensional concert centered on the eighth studio album of avant-garde... |
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| 2014 |
Sir David Attenborough – A Life on EarthSir David Attenborough is larger than life, his distinctive voice as recognisable as his name. In this program, renowned Australian... |
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| 2014 |
Sir David Attenborough – A Life on EarthSir David Attenborough is larger than life, his distinctive voice as recognisable as his name. In this program, renowned Australian... |
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| 2014 |
Mountain Lions: Big Cats in High PlacesFor the first time, and through the eyes of two special mountain lion families, the true nature of North America's... |
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| 2014 |
Fabulous FrogsSir David Attenborough takes us on a journey through the weird and wonderful world of frogs, shedding new light on... |
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| 2014 |
The Bat Man of MexicoDavid Attenborough narrates the story of Rodrigo Medellin, Mexico's very own 'Bat Man', who has dedicated his life to saving... |
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| 2014 |
David Attenborough's Natural History Museum AliveRegular opening times do not apply as we accompany Sir David Attenborough on an after-hours journey around London’s Natural History... |
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| 2013 |
Autopsy on a DreamIn 1968, John Weiley shot 'Autopsy on a Dream' - a film about the Sydney Opera House detailing its construction... |
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| 2013 |
David Attenborough's Rise of Animals: Triumph of the VertebratesDavid Attenborough embarks on a remarkable 500 million-year journey revealing the extraordinary group of animals that dominate our world, and... |
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| 2013 |
When Björk Met AttenboroughAward-winning musician Björk and legendary broadcaster and naturalist Sir David Attenborough have admired each other's work for years but this... |
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| 2013 |
The Mating GameDavid Attenborough narrates the charming and fascinating story of some real-life animal romantics. There are show-offs and singers, dancers and... |
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| 2013 |
Micro Monsters with David AttenboroughIt s a small world after all. In this revolutionary new series, David Attenborough reveals the marvellous adaptability of the... |
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| 2013 |
Galapagos with David AttenboroughTwo hundred years after Charles Darwin set foot on the shores of the Galápagos Islands, David Attenborough travels to this... |
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| 2013 |
Edwardian Insects on FilmIn 1908, amateur naturalist and pioneering filmmaker Percy Smith stunned early cinema goers with his footage of the juggling fly.... |
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| 2013 |
Legends of the Deep: The Giant SquidThe giant squid is a creature of legend and myth which, even in the 21st century, has never been seen... |
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| 2013 |
David Attenborough's Natural CuriositiesSir David shines the spotlight on some of nature’s evolutionary anomalies and reveals how these curious animals continue to baffle... |
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| 2013 |
David Attenborough: The Early YearsSir David Attenborough recalls moments from his early television career and discusses the stories behind them. Among the highlights are... |
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| 2013 |
WinterwatchLive coverage as our wildlife faces up to the most challenging time of year. |
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| 2013 |
AfricaAfrica, the world's wildest continent. David Attenborough takes us on an awe-inspiring journey through one of the most diverse places... |
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| 2013 |
Galapagos 3D with David AttenboroughDavid Attenborough uses pioneering 3D-techniques and technology to explore the unique environments and species of the Galapagos. |
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| 2012 |
Attenborough: 60 Years in the WildSir David Attenborough looks back at the unparalleled changes in natural history that he has witnessed during his 60-year career. |
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| 2012 |
Attenborough: 60 Years in the WildOver three very personal films, Sir David Attenborough looks back at the unparalleled changes in natural history that he has... |
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| 2012 |
Attenborough's ArkDavid Attenborough chooses his ten favorite animals that he would most like to save from extinction. From the weird to... |
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| 2012 |
The Penguin KingSouth Georgia - alone in a vast ocean. 900 miles from Antarctica, and a mere 100 miles long. A wild... |
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| 2012 |
Hummingbirds: Jewelled MessengersDavid Attenborough narrates this close up look at these tiny pollinators captured in flight as never before. Acrobats of the... |
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| 2012 |
Kingdom of PlantsSir David discovers a microscopic world that’s invisible to the naked eye, where insects feed and breed, where flowers fluoresce... |
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| 2012 |
Tales of Television CentreVarious actors, presenters, directors and other staff who have worked at the iconic BBC Television Centre at Shepherd's Bush in... |
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| 2012 |
Hot TunaThe underwater cinematographer, Rick Rosenthal follows the threatened Bluefin Tuna in their search for a safe refuge along the Atlantic. |
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| 2012 |
Superfish: Bluefin TunaRick Rosenthal goes on a quest that plumbs the secrets of the legendary bluefin tuna. This fish can weigh up... |
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| 2012 |
Secrets of Wild IndiaIndia is home to over a billion people with 1/5 of the world's population on only 2% of the world's... |
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| 2011 |
Frozen PlanetDavid Attenborough travels to the end of the earth, taking viewers on an extraordinary journey across the polar regions of... |
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| 2011 |
Brave New World with Stephen HawkingAided by some of the world's leading scientific figures, this new five-part series examines how 21st century scientists are battling... |
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| 2011 |
Animal HouseAnimals across the globe reveal themselves to be natural architects and engineers in this special highlights their unique construction skills. |
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| 2011 |
The Jonathan Ross ShowThe Jonathan Ross Show is a British chat show presented by Jonathan Ross. It was first broadcast on ITV on... |
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| 2011 |
All Watched Over by Machines of Loving GraceWe have been colonised by the machines we have built. Although we don't realise it, the way we see everything... |
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| 2011 |
Flying Monsters 3D with David Attenborough220 million years ago dinosaurs were beginning their domination of Earth. But another group of reptiles was about to make... |
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| 2011 |
Desert SeasSir David Attenborough unveils the two stunning underwater realms of Saudi Arabia - the flamboyant Red Sea and the contrasting... |
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| 2011 |
The Secrets of Scott's HutBen Fogle ventures across the Antarctic to join the international effort to preserve Captain Scott's hut and its artefacts Scott's... |
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| 2011 |
Attenborough and the Giant EggDavid Attenborough returns to the island of Madagascar on a very personal quest. In 1960 he visited the island to... |
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| 2011 |
MadagascarOver 80 per cent of Madagascar's animals and plants are found nowhere else on Earth. Discover what made Madagascar so... |
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| 2010 |
Mad and Bad: 60 Years of Science on TVFrom Raymond Baxter live on Tomorrow's World testing a new-fangled bulletproof vest on a nervous inventor to Doctor Who's contemporary... |
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| 2010 |
First LifeSir David Attenborough goes back in time to the roots of the tree of life, in search of the very... |
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| 2010 |
Attenborough's JourneyFollowing David Attenborough as he travels the globe to film his series, David Attenborough's First Life, in which he explores... |
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| 2010 |
Jane Goodall - Beauty and the BeastsDocumentary about Jane Goodall, a young secretary from Bournemouth with no scientific qualifications, who entered a remote forest in Africa... |
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| 2010 |
Genius of BritainGenius of Britain is a five-part television documentary presented by leading British scientific figures, such as Stephen Hawking, Richard Dawkins,... |
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| 2010 |
In ConfidenceIn Confidence is a British television series presented by Laurie Taylor and executive produced by Victor Lewis-Smith, in which a... |
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| 2010 |
Birds of ParadiseLiving in the depths of the New Guinean Rainforest are birds of unimaginable colour and beauty. When Europeans first saw... |
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| 2009 |
Water Life A World of WaterA World of Water - Dive into the Blue Planet and discover amazing and diverse worlds brimming with color and... |
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| 2009 |
LifeDavid Attenborough looks at the extraordinary ends to which animals and plants go in order to survive. Featuring epic spectacles,... |
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| 2009 |
Uncovering Our Earliest Ancestor: The LinkExplores the story behind the discovery of an early primate fossil, Darwinius masillae, nicknamed Ida, in a shale quarry in... |
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| 2009 |
Nature's Great EventsDocumentary series looking at the most dramatic wildlife spectacles on our planet, showing how life responds to natural events which... |
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| 2009 |
Charles Darwin and the Tree of LifeDarwin's great insight – that life has evolved over millions of years by natural selection – has been the cornerstone... |
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| 2009 |
SkavlanSkavlan is a Norwegian-Swedish television talk show hosted by Norwegian journalist Fredrik Skavlan. It premiered in Sweden on Sveriges Television... |
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| 2008 |
Clever MonkeysDavid Attenborough's entertaining romp through the world of monkeys has a serious side: for when we look at monkeys we... |
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| 2008 |
SuperfishThe billfish are the biggest, fastest, and most dangerous gamefish in the sea. All have captured man's imagination like few... |
Self - Narrator | |
| 2008 |
Tiger: Spy In The JungleDavid Attenborough narrates the lives of four growing tiger cubs using footage collected by hidden-camera-carrying elephants. Over two years, the... |
Unknown character | |
| 2008 |
Life in Cold BloodDavid Attenborough reveals the surprising truth about the cold-blooded lives of reptiles and amphibians. These animals are as dramatic, as... |
Self - Narrator (voice) | |
| 2008 |
Snow Leopard: Beyond the MythBBC The Natural World. In 2004, a team from the Planet Earth series captured the first ever film of a... |
Narrator | |
| 2007 |
The Alan Titchmarsh ShowThe Alan Titchmarsh Show is a British daytime chat show presented by Alan Titchmarsh. It was first broadcast on ITV... |
Self | |
| 2007 |
Attenborough Explores... Our Fragile WorldSir David Attenborough takes a look at the potentially devastating impact of climate change. |
Himself - Presenter | |
| 2007 |
The Graham Norton ShowEach week celebrity guests join Irish comedian Graham Norton to discuss what's being going on around the world that week. The... |
Self | |
| 2007 |
Trek - Spy on the WildebeestEach year over 1.2 million wildebeest travel across the vast Serengeti plains and Kenya's Masai Mara on a 1,800 kilometer... |
Unknown character | |
| 2006 |
The One ShowA topical magazine-style daily television programme broadcast live on BBC One. |
Self - Guest | |
| 2006 |
Can We Save Planet Earth?In the second of a two-part documentary, David Attenborough explores just how much climate change is altering our planet. He... |
Unknown character | |
| 2006 |
Are We Changing Planet Earth?David Attenborough explores just how far climate change is altering our planet. |
Unknown character | |
| 2006 |
Your Favourite Attenborough MomentCounting down the top 20 moments from David Attenborough's many series, according to audience votes. Featuring the clips and comments... |
Self (archive footage) | |
| 2006 |
Gorillas Revisited with Sir David AttenboroughDavid Attenborough recounts his very personal experiences with the mountain gorillas of Rwanda. Ever since they were discovered over a... |
Presenter | |
| 2006 |
My Favourite Attenborough MomentCelebrity admirers of Attenborough's work (including Joanna Lumley, Björk and several presenters and producers from the BBC Natural History Unit)... |
Self (archive footage) | |
| 2006 |
Planet EarthDavid Attenborough celebrates the amazing variety of the natural world in this epic documentary series, filmed over four years across... |
Self - Narrator | |
| 2006 |
Desert LionsMany years ago lions thrived in the deserts of Namibia's Skeleton Coast, until they were exterminated by man. Six years... |
Self - Narrator (voice) | |
| 2006 |
Folk BritanniaThree 1-hour films exploring British folk music from the rebirth of English romance to the latter day revival. |
Self | |
| 2006 |
A War on ScienceWhen Charles Darwin published his theory of evolution nearly 150 years ago, he shattered the dominant belief of his day... |
Self | |
| 2005 |
Life in the UndergrowthDavid Attenborough reveals the amazing stories behind the tiny lives of invertebrates, exploring their incredible miniature world with ground-breaking camerawork... |
Self | |
| 2005 |
Kea: The Smartest ParrotSir David Attenborough narrates a documentary about the Kea, the world's only alpine parrot. Playful and destructive, it attacks cars,... |
Presenter | |
| 2005 |
Echo and Other ElephantsStory of an elephant family |
Self - Narrator (voice) | |
| 2004 |
Bears: Spy in the WoodsAttenborough's team travels the globe for up-close looks at polar bears, grizzlies, pandas and other fascinating bear species. |
Unknown character | |
| 2004 |
Satoyama II: Japan's Secret WatergardenEach home has a built in pool or water tank that lies partly inside, partly outside its’ walls… A continuous... |
Narrator | |
| 2004 |
The Amber Time MachineDavid Attenborough searches for the identities of preserved creatures inside a piece of Baltic amber that was given to him... |
Narrator | |
| 2004 |
The Minsmere YearNarrated by David Attenborough, this film showcases the bird diversity of the Minsmere Nature Reserve. |
Unknown character | |
| 2003 |
The Many Lives of Richard AttenboroughTwo-part Arena special celebrating the life and distinguished career of one of Britain's best-loved public figures. Lord Attenborough's film CV... |
Unknown character | |
| 2003 |
Smart Sharks: Swimming With RobosharkA 6-foot-long animatronic shark featuring on-board cameras, Robo Shark is designed to blend in with real sharks and capture never-before-seen... |
Self | |
| 2003 |
The Terry and Gaby ShowThe Terry and Gaby Show was a daytime television show broadcast on Five on weekday mornings between June 2003 and... |
Unknown character | |
| 2003 |
Deep BlueDeep Blue is a major documentary feature film shot by the BBC Natural History Unit. An epic cinematic rollercoaster ride... |
Self | |
| 2002 |
Robbie the Reindeer: Legend of the Lost TribeFollow Robbie as he sets out to discover a mythical tribe of lost Viking warriors to help him save his... |
Self (voice) | |
| 2002 |
The Life of MammalsDavid Attenborough presents a nature documentary series looking at why mammals are the most successful creatures on the planet. |
Self - Presenter | |
| 2002 |
Life on Air: David Attenborough's 50 Years in TelevisionLife on Air: David Attenborough's 50 Years in Television is a BBC documentary film that recounts David Attenborough's television career.... |
Self | |
| 2002 |
Great Natural Wonders of the WorldDavid Attenborough sets out on an intrepid quest across seven continents to create a unique television event to celebrate the... |
Presenter | |
| 2002 |
Attenborough the ControllerA completely fantastic programme, charting the time of our favorite presenter at the head of the then struggling and controversial... |
Self | |
| 2001 |
Friday Night with Jonathan RossJonathan Ross's take on current topics of conversation, guest interviews and live music from both a guest music group and... |
Self - Guest | |
| 2001 |
The Blue PlanetSir David Attenborough narrates this critically acclaimed series that dives deep into the marine environment of Planet Earth. Although two-thirds... |
Self - Narrator (voice) | |
| 2000 |
Bowerbirds: The Art of SeductionThe male bowerbirds of Australia and New Guinea display an incredible artistic talent -- and all in the name of... |
Narrator | |
| 2000 |
Lions: Spy in the DenA nature documentary narrated by David Attenborough and published by BBC broadcasted as part of BBC Wildlife Specials in 2000.... |
Narrator | |
| 2000 |
State of the PlanetDavid Attenborough examines the ecological and conservation crises that threaten the world |
Self - Presenter | |
| 2000 |
Living with DinosaursDavid Attenborough discovers that the descendants of the dinosaur age still thrive today. But how did they survive the cataclysmic... |
Presenter | |
| 2000 |
The Lost Gods of Easter IslandA simple, carved figure bought at an auction in New York leads David Attenborough on a global journey from Russia... |
Himself - Presenter | |
| 2000 |
The Song of the EarthIs there a connection between animal sounds and the music that humans create? Using a surprising and wide variety of... |
Narrator | |
| 1999 |
The Greatest Wildlife Show on EarthFollow the path of the sun on its annual cycle, from the Equator, across the northern hemisphere and into the... |
Presenter - Narrator | |
| 1999 |
Tiger: The Elusive PrincessAfter 25 years of the Project Tiger Scheme operating in the Madhya Pradesh, these magnificent animals have become more trusting,... |
Narrator (voice) | |
| 1999 |
Islands of the Vampire BirdsThe story of Darwin's finches and their relationship with other creatures of the Galapagos; tracing their evolution, how the islands... |
Narrator | |
| 1999 |
Satoyama I: Japan's Secret WatergardenJapan is a country of steep mountains surrounding wide flat plains where people have lived for thousands of years. On... |
Narrator | |
| 1998 |
The Life of BirdsIn the documentary series produced by the BBC, The Life of Birds, Sir David Attenborough unveils a new investigation into... |
Self - Narrator (voice) | |
| 1998 |
The Dragons of GalapagosThis is the story of the incredible struggle for survival of the dragons of the Galapagos. On the island of... |
Narrator | |
| 1998 |
ParkinsonMichael Parkinson returns for a second run of his iconic talk show. |
Self | |
| 1997 |
Leopard: The Agent of DarknessIn this documentary produced by the BBC, Sir David Attenborough leads us through an examination of the lives of two... |
Self | |
| 1997 |
Humpback Whale: The Giant of the OceansLatest research shows the humpback whales’ song to be a weapon used in verbal exchanges between bulls fighting over females.... |
Self | |
| 1996 |
Sperm Whales: Back from the AbyssWildlife film about sperm whales, revealing the secret lives led by these often misunderstood ocean giants. Scientists all over the... |
Narrator | |
| 1996 | Unknown character | ||
| 1996 |
Attenborough in ParadiseDavid Attenborough travels to the forests of Papua New Guinea, where 38 of the 42 kinds of bird of paradise... |
Self - Narrator | |
| 1996 |
Survival IslandStanding almost alone in the great Southern Ocean, South Georgia island plays host to some of the largest concentrations of... |
Narrator | |
| 1995 |
World of Wildlife: African Big CatsSir David Attenborough presents and narrates this wildlife series, a visual encyclopedia of the natural world. This episode looks at... |
Self - Narrator | |
| 1995 |
Wildlife SpecialsThe BBC Wildlife Specials are a series of nature documentary programmes commissioned by BBC Television. The Wildlife Specials began with... |
Unknown character | |
| 1995 |
The Private Life of PlantsDavid Attenborough takes us on a guided tour through the secret world of plants, to see things no unaided eye... |
himself | |
| 1995 |
The Private Life of PlantsWithout plants, there would be no food, no animals of any sort, no life on earth at all. Yet for... |
Self - Presenter | |
| 1995 |
Great White Shark - The Silent StalkerUsing revolutionary filming techniques we are given the opportunity to follow the great white shark into its natural habitats. |
Unknown character | |
| 1993 |
Life in the FreezerSir David Attenborough looks at the natural history of the Antarctic continent |
Self - Presenter | |
| 1993 |
Killer Whales: Wolves of the SeaDo they really launch themselves onto the shore to grab a hapless snack? See for yourself, and gain a vivid... |
Narrator | |
| 1991 |
Barn Owl: Bird of DarknessNarrated by David Attenborough, this film explores the private life of a pair of Barn Owls. Often associated with folklore... |
Unknown character | |
| 1990 |
The Making Of The Trials Of Life - Once More Into The Termite MoundBehind the scenes of the documentary series The Trials Of Life showing how some of the footage was captured and... |
Self | |
| 1990 |
Trials of LifeEach of the twelve 50-minute episodes features a different aspect of the journey through life, from birth to adulthood and... |
Self - Narrator (voice) | |
| 1990 |
The Trials of LifeEach of the twelve 50-minute episodes features a different aspect of the journey through life, from birth to adulthood and... |
Self - Presenter | |
| 1990 |
A TV DanteA TV Dante is an experimental mini-series directed by Tom Phillips and legendary filmmaker Peter Greenaway. It covers eight of... |
Himself | |
| 1989 |
Lost Worlds, Vanished LivesDavid Attenborough presents a series on fossils and palaeontology. |
Presenter - Narrator | |
| 1988 |
This MorningThis Morning features a variety of news, as well as show business, fashion, beauty, lifestyle, home and garden, food, tech,... |
Self | |
| 1987 |
Going Live!Going Live! was a Saturday morning magazine show, broadcast on BBC1 between 1987 and 1993. It was presented by Phillip... |
Self | |
| 1987 |
The First EdenDavid Attenborough presents the history and natural history of the Mediterranean lands. |
Presenter - Narrator | |
| 1987 |
Birds of the Sun GodDavid Attenborough narrates the natural history of hummingbirds. |
Narrator | |
| 1985 |
A Zed & Two NoughtsIdentical twin zoologists lose their wives in a car crash caused by a white swan. They become obsessed with the... |
Himself - Documentary Narrator (voice) | |
| 1985 |
David Attenborough's Animals of the British Countryside - Land MammalsDavid Attenborough introduces the mammals of Britain. |
Narrator | |
| 1985 |
The Million Pound Bird BookBiography of American naturalist John James Audubon. |
Presenter | |
| 1984 | Self | ||
| 1984 |
The Living PlanetDavid Attenborough examines the ways in which animals and plants adapt to their surroundings. |
Self | |
| 1983 |
Aliens From Inner SpaceAn incredible look at cephalopods – squids, octopi, and cuttlefish, from the Wildlife on One series. Filmed from Hawaii to... |
Narrator | |
| 1983 |
Natural WorldNatural World is a nature documentary television series broadcast annually on BBC Two and regarded by the BBC as its... |
Narrator | |
| 1983 |
Natural WorldNatural World is a nature documentary television series broadcast annually on BBC Two and regarded by the BBC as its... |
Presenter | |
| 1983 |
Natural WorldNatural World is a nature documentary television series broadcast annually on BBC Two and regarded by the BBC as its... |
Self - Host | |
| 1983 |
Natural WorldNatural World is a nature documentary television series broadcast annually on BBC Two and regarded by the BBC as its... |
Self - Narrator | |
| 1983 |
Natural WorldNatural World is a nature documentary television series broadcast annually on BBC Two and regarded by the BBC as its... |
Narrator (voice) | |
| 1982 |
NatureConsistently stunning documentaries transport viewers to far-flung locations ranging from the torrid African plains to the chilly splendours of icy... |
Narrator (voice) | |
| 1982 |
NatureConsistently stunning documentaries transport viewers to far-flung locations ranging from the torrid African plains to the chilly splendours of icy... |
Host | |
| 1982 |
NatureConsistently stunning documentaries transport viewers to far-flung locations ranging from the torrid African plains to the chilly splendours of icy... |
Self | |
| 1982 |
WoganChat show hosted by Terry Wogan, featuring live studio interviews with famous and notable personalities. |
Self | |
| 1981 |
General Studies: An Everyday MiracleIn this BBC documentary directed by Andrew Neal and narrated by David Attenborough, modern medical imaging allows scientists and doctors... |
Narrator | |
| 1980 |
The Spirit of AsiaDavid Attenborough visits Indonesia, Thailand, Burma, Cambodia, Vietnam, and India-countries where the world's most ancient religions and art forms have... |
Self | |
| 1979 |
Squirrel on My ShoulderThe story of an abandoned baby grey squirrel found by chance in the Oxfordshire countryside. |
Narrator | |
| 1979 |
Life on EarthThe story of life, from the first primitive cells to the plants and animals that now live around us. |
Self - Presenter | |
| 1978 |
At Home with BadgersA short documentary from Eric Ashby on the badgers leaving near his home. |
Narrator | |
| 1977 |
Wildlife on OneWildlife on One was, for nearly thirty years, the BBC's flagship natural history programme. First broadcast in 1977, each edition... |
Narrator | |
| 1975 |
Fabulous AnimalsTravelers' stories have long fueled beliefs in the existence of dragons, giants, sea monsters, mermaids, and magical unicorns in distant... |
Self - Presenter | |
| 1975 |
ExplorersDriven by ambition and greed; or in quest of prestige and glory; or searching for a unique brand of personal... |
Self - Narrator | |
| 1975 |
The Tribal EyeDavid Attenborough explains the enormous growth of interest in tribal art, and explores the emotions which lie behind the masks... |
Unknown character | |
| 1974 |
NOVAPBS' premier science series helps viewers of all ages explore the science behind the headlines. Along the way, NOVA demystifies... |
Narrator | |
| 1973 | Unknown character | ||
| 1971 |
A Blank on the MapIn his now well-known role of narrator of wildlife expeditions, Attenborough accompanies a government-sponsored trek into the central New Guinea... |
Himself - Presenter | |
| 1971 |
Baobab: Portrait of a TreeLooks at the baobab trees that grow in the dry bush country of Africa and shows the ecosystem created by... |
Narrator (voice) | |
| 1969 |
The Miracle of BaliThe Miracle of Bali is a BBC series of cultural documentaries narrated by David Attenborough and first shown in 1969.... |
Unknown character | |
| 1967 |
The World About UsA series of films from all over the world about our astonishing planet and the creatures that live on it.... |
Narrator | |
| 1967 |
OmnibusOmnibus was an arts-based BBC television documentary series, broadcast mainly on BBC1 in the United Kingdom. The programme was the... |
Self | |
| 1964 |
HorizonHorizon tells amazing science stories, unravels mysteries and reveals worlds you've never seen before. |
Himself / Narrator | |
| 1964 |
HorizonHorizon tells amazing science stories, unravels mysteries and reveals worlds you've never seen before. |
Self | |
| 1964 |
HorizonHorizon tells amazing science stories, unravels mysteries and reveals worlds you've never seen before. |
Unknown character | |
| 1963 |
AdventureLong-running travel programme |
Unknown character | |
| 1961 |
Elsa the LionessFirst transmitted in 1961, David Attenborough travels to Meru National Park in Kenya to visit Joy and George Adamson and... |
Self | |
| 1960 |
The People of ParadiseA six-part documentary film series exhibiting the people and geography of Oceania; particularly, of Fiji and Tonga. |
Unknown character | |
| 1959 | Self - Presenter | ||
| 1955 | Unknown character | ||
| 1955 |
Zoo Quest to West AfricaIn September 1954, David Attenborough, cameraman Charles Lagus, Jack Lester and Alf Woods, both from the Zoological Society of London,... |
Self | |
| 1954 |
Zoo QuestDocumentary series starring David Attenborough who follows zoo keepers on a quest to find different animals to be added to... |
Unknown character | |
| TBA |
Blue Planet IIIThe third series of this nature documentary uses the very latest in underwater filming techniques to reveal brand new and... |
Self - Presenter |
Latest Release
David Attenborough's 100 Years on Planet Earth
2026 / TMDB 7.0
Making Life on Earth: Attenborough’s Greatest Adventure
2026 / TMDB 8.5
Queen Elizabeth II: Her Story, Our Century
2026
Deep Ocean: Kingdom of the Coelacanth
2026
A Gorilla Story: Told by David Attenborough
2026 / TMDB 7.6
Wild London
2026 / TMDB 8.3
David Attenborough News and Articles
Got a question about David Attenborough?
David Attenborough is best known for his documentaries such as 'The Blue Planet,' 'Planet Earth,' and 'Frozen Planet.' These series are acclaimed for their stunning visuals and insightful commentary on nature.
Yes, David Attenborough has received numerous awards, including BAFTA and Emmy Awards for his contributions to television and wildlife documentaries, recognizing his significant impact on the field.
David Attenborough's first film was 'Zoo Quest,' which aired in 1955. This series marked the beginning of his career in wildlife filmmaking and showcased his passion for nature.
David Attenborough has two children, Robert and Richard Attenborough. He is known to be a devoted father and has shared his love for nature with them.
David Attenborough's estimated net worth is around $35 million. His wealth comes from his long career in television and his work as a natural historian.
David Attenborough's latest project is 'Ocean with David Attenborough,' set to be released in 2025. This series will focus on oceanic ecosystems and the life within them.
David Attenborough has significantly raised awareness about wildlife conservation and environmental issues through his documentaries, inspiring millions to care about the planet and its ecosystems.
David Attenborough began his broadcasting career in 1955 with the BBC. Over the years, he has become a leading figure in wildlife documentaries, shaping the genre.