BBC plans David Attenborough celebration for 100th birthday
The corporation will look back on the veteran wildlife broadcaster's career for his birthday in May.
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"It's impossible to overstate what Sir David Attenborough has given us."
— Jack Bootle , Executive
"It’s impossible to overstate what Sir David Attenborough has given us."
— Sir David Attenborough , Celebrity
"It’s impossible to overstate what Sir David Attenborough has given us."
— Jack Bootle , Executive
"BBC Studios is honoured to be the custodians of this prestigious, once in a lifetime event that will allow everyone to celebrate David Attenborough’s extraordinary legacy."
— Zai Bennett , Executive
"It's impossible to overstate what Sir David Attenborough has given us."
— Jack Bootle , Executive
Key People
Veteran wildlife broadcaster and natural historian celebrating his 100th birthday.
Jack Bootle is the head of commissioning for specialist factual at the BBC.
Sir David Attenborough is a veteran wildlife broadcaster known for his landmark documentary series.
Zai Bennett is the CEO and chief creative officer of BBC Studios Global Content.
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The corporation will look back on the veteran wildlife broadcaster's career for his birthday in May.
The BBC has announced a week-long series of programming to celebrate Sir David Attenborough's 100th birthday, featuring new shows such as 'Making Life on Earth: Attenborough’s Greatest Adventure', 'Secret Garden', and a live event at the Royal Albert Hall.
The BBC has commissioned a series of new shows to coincide with Sir David Attenborough's 100th birthday on May 8, including 'Secret Garden', 'Making Life on Earth: Attenborough’s Greatest Adventure', and a live event titled 'David Attenborough’s 100 Years on Planet Earth'.
The BBC has announced a series of programmes to celebrate David Attenborough's 100th birthday in May, including a live event at the Royal Albert Hall and special archival episodes.
The BBC has announced plans to celebrate David Attenborough's 100th birthday with three special programmes, including a live event at the Royal Albert Hall and special episodes of his most cherished series.
The BBC is set to celebrate Sir David Attenborough's 100th birthday with special programmes and events, including three new shows and a live event at the Royal Albert Hall.
The BBC will commemorate Sir David Attenborough's 100th birthday on May 8 with a special week of programming, including three new shows: 'Making Life on Earth: Attenborough’s Greatest Adventure', 'Secret Garden', and a live event titled 'David Attenborough’s 100 Years on Planet Earth'.
The BBC will celebrate Sir David Attenborough's 100th birthday on May 8 with a week of special programming, including new shows like 'Making Life on Earth: Attenborough’s Greatest Adventure', 'Secret Garden', and a live event at the Royal Albert Hall.
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