David Attenborough's love of London marked on centenary

"Wild London was co-produced by London Wildlife Trust and Passion Pictures, and executive producer Gaby Bastyra said working with Sir David lived up to all her expectations. "Being a London girl myself, working with him to enable people to realise that there's wildlife everywhere was an absolute dream come true." "He's got such an incredible voice, a voice of authority, the voice of knowledge. He created the genre of wildlife television.""

"Bastyra said that London is "actually amazing" for wildlife - and enjoying nature here is more accessible than people first think. "Not many people get to go to the Amazon or the Serengeti, but actually there's amazing wildlife stories playing out all around us all the time." She highlighted the return of peregrine falcons as a standout conservation success - and a key moment in the Wild London series."

"As Sir David Attenborough turns 100, his lifelong love of nature - from London to the furthest corners of the world - is being honoured across the capital. The broadcaster and natural historian inspired generations in understanding and protecting the natural world. His programmes have brought wildlife into millions of homes, shaping how audiences see animals, habitats and the planet itself."

"Born on 8 May 1926, Sir David's fascination with nature began in boyhood, when he spent time collecting fossils. He was educated at Wyggeston Grammar School for Boys in Leicester before studying Natural Sciences at Clare College, Cambridge. After serving in the Royal Navy from 1947 to 1949, he joined the BBC, beginning a broadcasting career that would span more than seven decades."

Sir David Attenborough’s 100th birthday is being honoured across London for his lifelong dedication to nature. His broadcasting career brought wildlife into millions of homes and influenced how audiences view animals, habitats, and the planet. His connection to the city is examined in Wild London, a documentary series focused on the capital’s biodiversity. The series was co-produced by London Wildlife Trust and Passion Pictures. Attenborough’s fascination began in boyhood through collecting fossils, followed by studies in Natural Sciences at Cambridge. After serving in the Royal Navy, he joined the BBC and built a career spanning more than seven decades. Wild London highlights London wildlife, including the return of peregrine falcons and nesting on the Houses of Parliament.

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