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Scottish Sun
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Sir David Attenborough's staggering earnings for last year revealed as 99 year old rakes in MILLIONS
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) SIR David Attenborough is undoubtedly a national treasure – and he's earning millions to prove it. The 99-year-old nature-loving TV presenter and documentarian's income has been revealed after a staggering financial year and ahead of his latest show. 5 Sir David Attenborough has earned £4million in the past year Credit: PA 5 The star owns a 54% stake in his company, with his children also being shareholders Credit: PA Sir David's production company is revealed to have earned several million in the last year alone. According to Daily Star, accounts filed this week reveal he earned £4million, with a cash reserve on the business of £1.2million. He owns 54% of the David Attenborough (Productions) Limited firm, with his son Robert and daughter Susan also being shareholders. This comes after a string of lucrative deals as the face of British nature documentaries, with last year seeing Sky Nature releasing Secret World of Sound with David Attenborough, and the BBC releasing Mammals. This is not including his staggeringly impressive back catalogue of documentary series, including Dynasties, Planet Earth, Frozen Planet, and Seven Worlds One Planet. He has also released accompanying books on his shows, and supports multiple wildlife charities. His career dates back to 1953, with the star releasing dozens of projects every decade since, often resulting in public debate being sparked of the human effect on the animal world. Ocean With David Attenborough, which explores the depths of the sea and the creatures that inhabit it, was released last month on National Geographic and Disney+. The film delves into the wonderful world that lives beneath the water, including habitats that animals need to look after. In an age of ocean discovery, Attenborough aims to emphasise the ocean's vital importance, while also exposing the problems it faces. Sir David Attenborough steps back from narrating Planet Earth in show first as BBC announce major shake-up This includes graphic footage of how fishing practice bottom trawling is damaging the seabed and causing long-term damage to the ocean. The 90-minute movie aims to highlight opportunities for marine life recovery. He said of the film's release: "After almost 100 years on the planet, I now understand the most important place on Earth is not on land, but at sea." 5 The star has become the international face of wildlife documentaries Credit: PA 5 At 99 years old, the star continues to release multiple projects a year Credit: Getty
The Irish Sun
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Sir David Attenborough's staggering earnings for last year revealed as 99 year old rakes in MILLIONS
SIR David Attenborough is undoubtedly a national treasure – and he's earning millions to prove it. The 99-year-old nature-loving TV presenter and documentarian's income has been revealed after a staggering financial year and ahead of his latest show. 5 Sir David Attenborough has earned £4million in the past year Credit: PA 5 The star owns a 54% stake in his company, with his children also being shareholders Credit: PA Sir David's production company is revealed to have earned several million in the last year alone. According to He owns 54% of the David Attenborough (Productions) Limited firm, with his son Robert and daughter Susan also being shareholders. This comes after a string of lucrative deals as the face of British nature documentaries, with last year seeing Sky Nature releasing Secret World of Sound with David Attenborough, and the BBC releasing Mammals. READ MORE DAVID ATTENBOROUGH This is not including his staggeringly impressive back catalogue of documentary series, including Dynasties, Planet Earth, Frozen Planet, and Seven Worlds One Planet. He has also released accompanying books on his shows, and supports multiple wildlife charities. His career dates back to 1953, with the star releasing dozens of projects every decade since, often resulting in public debate being sparked of the human effect on the animal world. Ocean With David Attenborough, which explores the depths of the sea and the creatures that inhabit it, was released last month on National Geographic and Disney+. Most read in TV The film delves into the wonderful world that lives beneath the water, including habitats that animals need to look after. In an age of ocean discovery, Attenborough aims to emphasise the ocean's vital importance, while also exposing the problems it faces. Sir David Attenborough steps back from narrating Planet Earth in show first as BBC announce major shake-up This includes graphic footage of how fishing practice bottom trawling is damaging the seabed and causing long-term damage to the ocean. The 90-minute movie aims to highlight opportunities for marine life recovery. He said of the film's release: "After almost 100 years on the planet, I now understand the most important place on Earth is not on land, but at sea." 5 The star has become the international face of wildlife documentaries Credit: PA 5 At 99 years old, the star continues to release multiple projects a year Credit: Getty 5 Prince William has also been involved in his latest project Credit: Getty
Metro
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
'Don't ever call David Attenborough a national treasure – even if he is one'
In almost 100 years on this planet, Sir David Attenborough has made an incomparable impact on the world that he loves to marvel at with wonder. The natural historian and broadcaster – who turns 99 today – has played a pivotal role in educating the masses about the animal and plant kingdoms, and is widely regarded as one of Britain's most cherished stars. However, according to Mike Gunton, who worked as an executive producer on the acclaimed Planet Earth III, there's one thing you should never call Sir David, he told Metro. And if there's anyone who should know what to call the legendary broadcaster, it's Mike. His collaborations with Sir David date all the way back to the late 1980s, when he came on board to help make the BBC documentary The Trials of Life: A Natural History of Behaviour. According to the producer, the programme was supposed to be Sir David's last series… but of course, we know that prediction turned out to be absolutely, incredibly wrong To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Mike's since served as an executive producer on documentaries including The Green Planet, Dynasties, Planet Earth II and Africa, all of which featured Sir David's calm and knowledgeable narration. While chatting to Metro in 2024 ahead of the Planet Earth III Live in Concert event, we spoke about their work together, and couldn't help but point out that the biologist is frequently recognised as a 'national treasure' in the UK. However, the creative director of BBC Studios' Natural History Unit, stressed that Sir David is not particularly fond of that label. 'He hates it, by the way,' Mike revealed. 'I say hates it… If anybody says he's a national treasure, he sort of slightly raises his eyebrows and says, 'Really?' That's a generational thing.' Available on BBC iPlayer: Planet Earth trilogy Blue Planet I and II Frozen Planet I and II Africa Asia Life (of Birds, on Earth) Zoo Quest in Colour Dynasties I and II The full collection can be found here. Available on Netflix: David Attenborough: A Life on Our Planet Secret Lives of Orangutans Life in Colour Our Planet I and II Available on Disney+: Ocean with David Attenborough (from May 8) Secrets of Wild India We then noted that Sir David's work is of far greater importance than a title, to which Mike responded: 'You've hit the nail on the head.' Over the years of working together, there are countless fond memories that could take up several hours of discussion. One of Mike's highlights went back to their first collaboration on The Trials of Life, which came out in 1990 after taking more than three years to make. 'One of the reasons why I was hired was to go on location with him and come up with all these crazy things of getting him climbing termite mounds and all the rest of it,' he recollected. 'So lots of the things that I've done with him have been saying, 'I'd like you to do this, David, I'd like to climb up the top of this tree.' On the Private Life of Plants, when he was 94, 'I'd like you to row across this lake.' He's always been completely up for that.' The producer continued: 'The thing that he brings when he's on camera, on-screen is – and it goes back to what you're saying about the national treasure – he's not interested in himself at all. 'He's just interested in telling you, in the most interesting and joyful and intense way, what's exciting and interesting about this piece of natural history. That's unfakeable – that only comes from fantastic knowledge and fantastic passion.' More Trending Mike hailed the 'unbridled curiosity' that Sir David exhibits, adding that 'at 98, he's still absorbing science, absorbing knowledge'. In Planet Earth III, which was released in 2023, the team behind the nature documentary pushed the boat out even further with the scale of the production and the technology they used. They filming in 43 countries and several world firsts, gathering rare footage of blue sharks and humpback whales. A previous version of this article was published on July 30, 2024 Planet Earth III is available to stream on BBC iPlayer now Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. View More » MORE: Race Across The World stars reveal 'weird mystery' of being separated as children MORE: Race Across The World fans fuming over 'injustice' of first couple eliminated MORE: I'm begging Stacey Solomon to put an end to her reality show
North Wales Chronicle
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- North Wales Chronicle
Sir David Attenborough opens up about the end of his life
Ocean with David Attenborough will take viewers on a "breathtaking journey" showcasing the "life", "wonder" and "surprise" hidden below the depths of the ocean. Talking about the documentary, Silverback Films said: "In the film the celebrated broadcaster and filmmaker reveals how his lifetime has coincided with the great age of ocean discovery. "Through spectacular sequences featuring coral reefs, kelp forests and the open ocean, Attenborough shares why a healthy ocean keeps the entire planet stable and flourishing. "Stunning, immersive cinematography showcases the wonder of life under the seas and exposes the realities and challenges facing our ocean as never-before-seen, from destructive fishing techniques to mass coral reef bleaching. "Yet the story is one of optimism, with Attenborough pointing to inspirational stories from around the world to deliver his greatest message: the ocean can recover to a glory beyond anything anyone alive has ever seen." During the documentary, Sir David reflects on "nearly a hundred years on this planet" and what he has learned. Sir David, according to The Metro, said: "When I first saw the sea as a young boy, it was thought of as a vast wilderness to be tamed and mastered for the benefit of humanity. "Now, as I approach the end of my life, we know the opposite is true. "After living for nearly a hundred years on this planet, I now understand that the most important place on Earth is not on land, but at sea." The Planet Earth presenter, in the film, goes on to describe the ocean as "Earth's support system" and "our greatest asset against climate change". RECOMMENDED READING: What to expect as Sir David Attenborough to release new cinema film Beloved David Attenborough series Dynasties 'axed' by the BBC in 'huge blow' A League of Their Own axed by Sky after 20 years - see teaser for final series Ocean with David Attenborough is set for release as a "global cinema event" on May 8, 2025, according to Silverback Films. The release of this new documentary coincides with Sir David's 99th birthday. Ocean with David Attenborough will be available to stream globally "later this year" on National Geographic, Disney+ and Hulu.
South Wales Guardian
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- South Wales Guardian
Sir David Attenborough opens up about the end of his life
Ocean with David Attenborough will take viewers on a "breathtaking journey" showcasing the "life", "wonder" and "surprise" hidden below the depths of the ocean. Talking about the documentary, Silverback Films said: "In the film the celebrated broadcaster and filmmaker reveals how his lifetime has coincided with the great age of ocean discovery. "Through spectacular sequences featuring coral reefs, kelp forests and the open ocean, Attenborough shares why a healthy ocean keeps the entire planet stable and flourishing. "Stunning, immersive cinematography showcases the wonder of life under the seas and exposes the realities and challenges facing our ocean as never-before-seen, from destructive fishing techniques to mass coral reef bleaching. "Yet the story is one of optimism, with Attenborough pointing to inspirational stories from around the world to deliver his greatest message: the ocean can recover to a glory beyond anything anyone alive has ever seen." During the documentary, Sir David reflects on "nearly a hundred years on this planet" and what he has learned. Sir David, according to The Metro, said: "When I first saw the sea as a young boy, it was thought of as a vast wilderness to be tamed and mastered for the benefit of humanity. "Now, as I approach the end of my life, we know the opposite is true. "After living for nearly a hundred years on this planet, I now understand that the most important place on Earth is not on land, but at sea." The Planet Earth presenter, in the film, goes on to describe the ocean as "Earth's support system" and "our greatest asset against climate change". RECOMMENDED READING: What to expect as Sir David Attenborough to release new cinema film Beloved David Attenborough series Dynasties 'axed' by the BBC in 'huge blow' A League of Their Own axed by Sky after 20 years - see teaser for final series Ocean with David Attenborough is set for release as a "global cinema event" on May 8, 2025, according to Silverback Films. The release of this new documentary coincides with Sir David's 99th birthday. Ocean with David Attenborough will be available to stream globally "later this year" on National Geographic, Disney+ and Hulu.
