David Attenborough

• Un film fantasioso mostra una staffetta di animali che trasportano un biglietto per il centenario dal castello di Balmoral al naturalista a Londra • Re Carlo ha preso parte a un omaggio a sorpresa per il compleanno di David Attenborough, con un cast di animali selvatici che ha aiutato a recapitare il suo biglietto di auguri scritto a mano per il centenario. • Il film stravagante, intitolato A Very Special Delivery, inizia con il re che scrive il suo tributo nella biblioteca del castello di Balmoral. Carlo, che indossa una cravatta a tema animale con elefanti, riflette su oltre 60 anni di amicizia con il rinomato naturalista. Continua a leggere...

Naturalist says he has been ‘overwhelmed by greetings’ as milestone is marked with event at Royal Albert HallDavid Attenborough said he had been “completely overwhelmed by birthday greetings” for his centenary on Friday and thanked wellwishers “most sincerely”. The naturalist said he had hoped to celebrate his 100th birthday quietly. Instead, the milestone will be marked with a live event at the Royal Albert Hall broadcast on BBC One, featuring music from his programmes as well as stories and reflections from public figures and leading advocates for the natural world.In a recorded audio message shared on Thursday night, Attenborough said: “I had rather thought that I would celebrate my 100th birthday quietly, but it seems that many of you have had other ideas. Continue reading...

Wildlife film pioneer has died aged 74 ‘immersed in nature and surrounded by friends’, his representatives have saidAn award-winning wildlife cameraman renowned for his work with David Attenborough has died aged 74 while trekking in Nepal.Doug Allan, described as a “true pioneer” of wildlife film-making, won several Bafta and Emmy awards and was principal camera operator on a number of BBC series including Planet Earth, Frozen Planet and The Blue Planet. Continue reading...