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The Advertiser
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Advertiser
William praises David Attenborough on 99th birthday
The Prince of Wales has praised David Attenborough's dedication to the planet in a personal tribute wishing him a happy 99th birthday. William met the beloved naturalist and filmmaker on Tuesday before attending a private screening of the broadcaster's new film, Ocean With David Attenborough, at the Royal Festival Hall in London. "As he turns 99 today, in his new film, Attenborough has once again reminded us of the need to protect natural habitats - this time those beneath the ocean," the prince posted on social media on Thursday. "He has dedicated his life to ensuring we understand the realities of what mankind is doing to the planet." Attenborough has been on our TV screens for more than seven decades presenting programs such as Planet Earth and The Blue Planet. Mike Gunton, creative director at BBC Studios Natural History Unit, told the PA news agency: "Each generation has its own kind of personal legacy from him, and ... that's remarkable. "But also, there's a broader, I suppose, global legacy, which I think is that he has shown us wonders, he's helped us understand wonders, and he's encouraged us to protect these wonders." Gunton began working with the broadcaster aged 29, said it had been "a life-defining experience" for him. "Every program I have made with him has been a remarkable experience which the audience have always found completely memorable and worthwhile and that's a joy for anybody, to make things that are remembered, you know, they're historic, they're part of human history," Gunton said. David Frederick Attenborough was born in London in 1926, the son of a principal of Leicester University College. Before joining the BBC in 1952, he studied geology at the University of Cambridge and served two years in the Royal Navy. He made his reputation with the groundbreaking Zoo Quest series, which he hosted for 10 years on the BBC. In 1965 he became controller of BBC2, overseeing the advent of colour TV, and he later became BBC director of programming. Ultimately, however, life as a broadcast executive did not appeal and he returned with relief to his early passions, program-making and filming the wildlife that fascinated him so much. His famous whispering voice captured the imaginations around the world in 1979 when he was seen mingling and bonding with a family of gorillas in Life On Earth and its sequel The Living Planet in 1984. He was knighted by the late Queen Elizabeth II the following year. The TV presenter has two children, Susan and Robert, with his late wife Jane whom he married in 1950. In recent years, Attenborough has presented shows including Dynasties, Prehistoric Planet and Planet Earth III. In celebration of his 99th birthday, a new documentary about the health of the ocean will air in cinemas from Thursday. It comes after the King and Attenborough attended the premiere of Ocean With David Attenborough in London on Tuesday. The Prince of Wales has praised David Attenborough's dedication to the planet in a personal tribute wishing him a happy 99th birthday. William met the beloved naturalist and filmmaker on Tuesday before attending a private screening of the broadcaster's new film, Ocean With David Attenborough, at the Royal Festival Hall in London. "As he turns 99 today, in his new film, Attenborough has once again reminded us of the need to protect natural habitats - this time those beneath the ocean," the prince posted on social media on Thursday. "He has dedicated his life to ensuring we understand the realities of what mankind is doing to the planet." Attenborough has been on our TV screens for more than seven decades presenting programs such as Planet Earth and The Blue Planet. Mike Gunton, creative director at BBC Studios Natural History Unit, told the PA news agency: "Each generation has its own kind of personal legacy from him, and ... that's remarkable. "But also, there's a broader, I suppose, global legacy, which I think is that he has shown us wonders, he's helped us understand wonders, and he's encouraged us to protect these wonders." Gunton began working with the broadcaster aged 29, said it had been "a life-defining experience" for him. "Every program I have made with him has been a remarkable experience which the audience have always found completely memorable and worthwhile and that's a joy for anybody, to make things that are remembered, you know, they're historic, they're part of human history," Gunton said. David Frederick Attenborough was born in London in 1926, the son of a principal of Leicester University College. Before joining the BBC in 1952, he studied geology at the University of Cambridge and served two years in the Royal Navy. He made his reputation with the groundbreaking Zoo Quest series, which he hosted for 10 years on the BBC. In 1965 he became controller of BBC2, overseeing the advent of colour TV, and he later became BBC director of programming. Ultimately, however, life as a broadcast executive did not appeal and he returned with relief to his early passions, program-making and filming the wildlife that fascinated him so much. His famous whispering voice captured the imaginations around the world in 1979 when he was seen mingling and bonding with a family of gorillas in Life On Earth and its sequel The Living Planet in 1984. He was knighted by the late Queen Elizabeth II the following year. The TV presenter has two children, Susan and Robert, with his late wife Jane whom he married in 1950. In recent years, Attenborough has presented shows including Dynasties, Prehistoric Planet and Planet Earth III. In celebration of his 99th birthday, a new documentary about the health of the ocean will air in cinemas from Thursday. It comes after the King and Attenborough attended the premiere of Ocean With David Attenborough in London on Tuesday. The Prince of Wales has praised David Attenborough's dedication to the planet in a personal tribute wishing him a happy 99th birthday. William met the beloved naturalist and filmmaker on Tuesday before attending a private screening of the broadcaster's new film, Ocean With David Attenborough, at the Royal Festival Hall in London. "As he turns 99 today, in his new film, Attenborough has once again reminded us of the need to protect natural habitats - this time those beneath the ocean," the prince posted on social media on Thursday. "He has dedicated his life to ensuring we understand the realities of what mankind is doing to the planet." Attenborough has been on our TV screens for more than seven decades presenting programs such as Planet Earth and The Blue Planet. Mike Gunton, creative director at BBC Studios Natural History Unit, told the PA news agency: "Each generation has its own kind of personal legacy from him, and ... that's remarkable. "But also, there's a broader, I suppose, global legacy, which I think is that he has shown us wonders, he's helped us understand wonders, and he's encouraged us to protect these wonders." Gunton began working with the broadcaster aged 29, said it had been "a life-defining experience" for him. "Every program I have made with him has been a remarkable experience which the audience have always found completely memorable and worthwhile and that's a joy for anybody, to make things that are remembered, you know, they're historic, they're part of human history," Gunton said. David Frederick Attenborough was born in London in 1926, the son of a principal of Leicester University College. Before joining the BBC in 1952, he studied geology at the University of Cambridge and served two years in the Royal Navy. He made his reputation with the groundbreaking Zoo Quest series, which he hosted for 10 years on the BBC. In 1965 he became controller of BBC2, overseeing the advent of colour TV, and he later became BBC director of programming. Ultimately, however, life as a broadcast executive did not appeal and he returned with relief to his early passions, program-making and filming the wildlife that fascinated him so much. His famous whispering voice captured the imaginations around the world in 1979 when he was seen mingling and bonding with a family of gorillas in Life On Earth and its sequel The Living Planet in 1984. He was knighted by the late Queen Elizabeth II the following year. The TV presenter has two children, Susan and Robert, with his late wife Jane whom he married in 1950. In recent years, Attenborough has presented shows including Dynasties, Prehistoric Planet and Planet Earth III. In celebration of his 99th birthday, a new documentary about the health of the ocean will air in cinemas from Thursday. It comes after the King and Attenborough attended the premiere of Ocean With David Attenborough in London on Tuesday. The Prince of Wales has praised David Attenborough's dedication to the planet in a personal tribute wishing him a happy 99th birthday. William met the beloved naturalist and filmmaker on Tuesday before attending a private screening of the broadcaster's new film, Ocean With David Attenborough, at the Royal Festival Hall in London. "As he turns 99 today, in his new film, Attenborough has once again reminded us of the need to protect natural habitats - this time those beneath the ocean," the prince posted on social media on Thursday. "He has dedicated his life to ensuring we understand the realities of what mankind is doing to the planet." Attenborough has been on our TV screens for more than seven decades presenting programs such as Planet Earth and The Blue Planet. Mike Gunton, creative director at BBC Studios Natural History Unit, told the PA news agency: "Each generation has its own kind of personal legacy from him, and ... that's remarkable. "But also, there's a broader, I suppose, global legacy, which I think is that he has shown us wonders, he's helped us understand wonders, and he's encouraged us to protect these wonders." Gunton began working with the broadcaster aged 29, said it had been "a life-defining experience" for him. "Every program I have made with him has been a remarkable experience which the audience have always found completely memorable and worthwhile and that's a joy for anybody, to make things that are remembered, you know, they're historic, they're part of human history," Gunton said. David Frederick Attenborough was born in London in 1926, the son of a principal of Leicester University College. Before joining the BBC in 1952, he studied geology at the University of Cambridge and served two years in the Royal Navy. He made his reputation with the groundbreaking Zoo Quest series, which he hosted for 10 years on the BBC. In 1965 he became controller of BBC2, overseeing the advent of colour TV, and he later became BBC director of programming. Ultimately, however, life as a broadcast executive did not appeal and he returned with relief to his early passions, program-making and filming the wildlife that fascinated him so much. His famous whispering voice captured the imaginations around the world in 1979 when he was seen mingling and bonding with a family of gorillas in Life On Earth and its sequel The Living Planet in 1984. He was knighted by the late Queen Elizabeth II the following year. The TV presenter has two children, Susan and Robert, with his late wife Jane whom he married in 1950. In recent years, Attenborough has presented shows including Dynasties, Prehistoric Planet and Planet Earth III. In celebration of his 99th birthday, a new documentary about the health of the ocean will air in cinemas from Thursday. It comes after the King and Attenborough attended the premiere of Ocean With David Attenborough in London on Tuesday.
The Herald Scotland
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Herald Scotland
Sir David Attenborough's new documentary
It also highlights the wonder of natural habitats, from kelp forests to coral reefs, and the need to protect them. Here is all you need to know about the new film and how to watch it. What is the new David Attenborough documentary? Sir David Attenborough's new documentary is entitled Ocean With David Attenborough. It is a Silverback Films and Open Planet Studios co-production that "delivers his greatest message of hope". A tease for the film reads: "Ocean with David Attenborough takes viewers on a breathtaking journey showing there is nowhere more vital for our survival, more full of life, wonder, or surprise, than the ocean. "In the film, the celebrated broadcaster and filmmaker reveals how his lifetime has coincided with the great age of ocean discovery. 🎬🍿💙 Rolling out the blue carpet… This evening, The King attended the Film Premiere of 'Ocean with David Attenborough'. The film highlights how the ocean has shaped the world, and why the future of the planet is intertwined with the health of the ocean. 🌊His Majesty, as… — The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) May 6, 2025 "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." It will feature the ocean as it has "never been seen before", showcasing the "wonder of life under the seas" as well as the "challenges facing our ocean". On the new film, Sir David said: 'My lifetime has coincided with the great age of ocean discovery. "Over the last hundred years, scientists and explorers have revealed remarkable new species, epic migrations and dazzling, complex ecosystems beyond anything I could have imagined as a young man. "In this film, we share some of those wonderful discoveries, uncover why our ocean is in such poor health, and, perhaps most importantly, show how it can be restored to health. "This could be the moment of change. Nearly every country on Earth has just agreed, on paper, to achieve this bare minimum and protect a third of the ocean. Together, we now face the challenge of making it happen.' The film premiere took place on a 'blue carpet' at the Southbank Centre in London on Tuesday. King Charles was one of many who attended, and said he 'can't believe' Sir David Attenborough's age, adding that it was 'always a pleasure' to see him. King Charles III and Sir David Attenborough at the film premiere (Image: Alistair Grant/PA) The King is a patron of the Marine Biological Association and has advocated for protecting the environment and sustainability, including in the oceans, for more than five decades. How to watch the new David Attenborough documentary David Attenborough's new documentary film is set for release as a global cinema event from May 8, which also coincides with the iconic broadcaster's 99th birthday. The film will be available globally on National Geographic, Disney+ and Hulu later this year. The release is also timed ahead of World Ocean Day, on June 8 and ahead of a major UN ocean conference in France from June 9 to 13, where world leaders decide the fate of our ocean. All of David Attenborough's documentaries and how to watch Sir David has created a vast number of documentaries that were celebrated and recognised with numerous awards, including multiple BAFTA and Emmy awards. Many of these are available to watch online on BBC iPlayer, including his iconic Blue Planet and Planet Earth series. Recommended reading: The BBC added a number of Sir David Attenborough's iconic shows from the archive to mark World Oceans Day in 2022. These included Lost Worlds, Vanished Lives, Attenborough's series about fossils and palaeontology, which has not been shown on the BBC since 1989, as well as seminal 1990 series The Trials Of Life. David Attenborough's new documentary film Ocean With David Attenborough will be in cinemas from May 8.
Perth Now
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Sir David Attenborough draws stars to Ocean film debut
Wildlife icon Sir David Attenborough has celebrated the premiere of his latest documentary film in London alongside a high profile guest list that included royals, politicians and entertainment stars. The debut of his feature-length release — titled Ocean with David Attenborough — took place just two days before the renowned conservationist's 99th birthday in a sign the personality's fight for a healthy and harmonious planet is far from over. Supporting the nonagenarian at the premiere was King Charles III, who himself was backed by Attenborough in 1985 when launching the British Wildlife Appeal at the Natural History Museum which raised more than £16 million ($33 million). Of the visiting guests, American politician John Carey was seen walking the The Royal Festival Hall's blue carpet, alongside WA mining giant and philanthropist Andrew Forrest. John Kerry and Dr. Andrew Forrest attend the "Ocean With David Attenborough" World Premiere at The Royal Festival Hall on May 06, 2025 in London, England. Credit: Shane Anthony Sinclair / Getty Images British celebrities in attendance included Spice Girl Geri Horner, model Cara Delevigne, actor Theo James, and singer James Blunt. Attenborough's film aims to shine a spotlight on the devastating fishing practices damaging sea beds, the effects of climate change on coral reefs, along with the human and animal communities under threat from industrial trawlers. 'The ocean can recover faster than we thought possible,' the naturist says in the film. 'If we just let nature take its course, the sea will save itself.'
Powys County Times
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Powys County Times
King stunned by David Attenborough's age as pair attend ocean film premiere
The King said he 'can't believe' Sir David Attenborough's age as the pair attended a film premiere highlighting the important environmental role of oceans. Charles was among the guests to walk the 'blue carpet' and see a first screening of Ocean With David Attenborough at the Southbank Centre in London on Tuesday. The movie, narrated by Sir David, shows why ocean recovery is vital for stabilising the climate and securing a healthier future for the population. Charles, who is patron of the Marine Biological Association, has advocated for protecting the environment and sustainability, including in the oceans, for more than five decades. Meeting Sir David and his daughter Susan ahead of the premiere, Charles said he was 'so glad' the broadcaster was involved with the film and that it was 'always a pleasure' to see him. The King asked the veteran broadcaster about his 99th birthday, which Sir David confirmed was on Thursday, the day of the film's release. Charles remarked in response: 'I can't believe it.' The pair remained in lively discussion as they posed for photos, before both were greeted with warm applause by the 2,200 fellow attendees as they entered the auditorium for the screening. Charles, wearing a black suit and bow tie, had earlier arrived on the blue carpet and met with several high-profile guests that included actor Theo James – with the pair sharing a light chuckle. The film includes dramatic footage of the devastation fishing practices such as bottom trawling wreak on the seabed and its wildlife, as well as highlighting the wonder of natural habitats, from kelp forests to coral reefs, and the need to protect them. But Sir David says in the film: 'The ocean can recover faster than we thought possible. 'If we just let nature take its course, the sea will save itself.' And he concludes: 'If we save the sea, we save our world.' In a major speech at the Our Ocean Conference in 2017, Charles said: 'Mine is not a new commitment, but perhaps you will allow me to restate my determination to join you in continuing to do whatever I can, for as long as I can, to maintain not only the health and vitality of the ocean and all that depends upon it, but also the viability of that greatest and most unique of living organisms – Nature herself.' He later launched the Sustainable Markets Initiative in 2020, in response to the increasing threats posed by climate change and biodiversity loss. Toby Nowlan, from Silverback Films – the movie's producer and director, said it was Sir David's 'most important story' and came at a crucial moment for global environmental efforts. He told reporters: 'A lot of people got together and said we need to make a seminal film to enact change for our ocean, to be released now – halfway through the United Nation's decade of the ocean, this year, the year of the ocean – in time for the United Nations Oceans conference in June in Nice. 'So the idea was basically to find the greatest authority on storytelling and the greatest authority in wildlife filmmaking to front this piece.' Conservationists are calling for governments at the UN conference to deliver on pledges to protect 30% of the world's oceans, protect the high seas or open ocean outside national maritime borders and halt the most damaging forms of fishing. Asked about the King's attendance at the premiere, Mr Nowlan said: 'I think it's absolutely wonderful. I think it's really, really marvellous. 'The Prince [of Wales] and the King have done incredible things for the environmental world and for conservation, and I think this just this is an extension of that. 'Their presence here really speaks to how this should be such a big moment in time – it could be such a moment in history for us to drive change and help save the ocean.'
Wales Online
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Sir David Attenborough makes powerful plea as he launches his new film Ocean
Sir David Attenborough makes powerful plea as he launches his new film Ocean The veteran broadcaster issued a stark warning ahead of his 99th birthday Ocean With David Attenborough looks at the damage some fishing practices cause in the world's oceans Sir David Attenborough has released a captivating new documentary to mark his 99th birthday, urging the world to urgently protect our oceans. The film, Ocean With David Attenborough, blends stunning visuals with a powerful message, exposing the brutal consequences of harmful fishing practices while celebrating the ocean's incredible natural beauty. The documentary pulls no punches, shining a harsh light on the destruction caused by practices like bottom trawling. In one striking sequence, the camera follows a bottom trawl—a massive net dragged across the ocean floor by a heavy metal beam. As the net moves, it destroys habitats, stirs up silt that releases carbon, and captures marine life indiscriminately. The footage is a stark reminder of the chaos hidden beneath the waves. In another heart-wrenching moment, the film contrasts "before" and "after" shots of scallop dredging near Scotland's Isle of Arran, showing the environmental devastation left in its wake. Attenborough warns that, shockingly, bottom trawling is still allowed in marine protected areas around the globe, often subsidised by governments, making it even more alarming. The documentary goes on to offer an insight into the harm inflicted on coral reefs by climate change warming the oceans, leading to mass bleaching events and subsequent algae growth which kills the corals. In a shocking moment, the film shows factory ships catching krill – a crucial food source for Antarctic wildlife from penguins to whales – on an industrial scale for uses in fish farming, health supplements and pet food. Article continues below West African fishermen find themselves overshadowed by massive industrial trawlers, threatening their way of life as Sir David Attenborough highlights what he describes as "modern colonialism at sea"—wealthier nations sending fleets to secure catches in foreign waters. Yet the documentary isn't all doom and gloom. The celebrated naturalist offers a note of optimism in a documentary set for release ahead of an important UN ocean conference planned for June in France. He underscores that with the chance to bounce back, our oceans can indeed regenerate, providing a rich bounty of food, sequestering carbon in the depths alongside kelp and seagrass, and allowing marine life to flourish once more. One segment highlights the recovery of kelp forests off California, where fishing has been banned, leading to vibrant ecosystems and a boom in lobster populations. The film also features the world's largest marine protected area off Hawaii, where marine life is flourishing. Sir David emphasises the rebound of global whale populations following an international moratorium on whaling and depicts locations where corals make remarkable recoveries from bleaching events when fishing is restricted, permitting fish to graze away algae and give the ecosystem a chance to heal. In his narrative within the movie, he remarks: "The ocean can recover faster than we thought possible," He adds, "If we just let nature take its course, the sea will save itself." Concluding his message with an imperative reminder, Sir David said, "If we save the sea, we save our world." For our free daily briefing on the biggest issues facing the nation, sign up to the Wales Matters newsletter here At the upcoming June conference, conservationists are calling on global leaders to honour commitments to safeguard 30% of Earth's oceans, manage the high seas beyond national waters, and put a stop to the most harmful fishing techniques. In the UK, the Blue Marine Foundation has launched 'The Bottom Line' campaign, urging Steve Reed, the Environment Secretary, to put an end to bottom trawling in marine protected areas. The charity's co-founder, Charles Clover, called the practice "ecological vandalism". Reflecting on a film showcasing trawling impacts, Mr Clover stated: "This is, if not the first, which it may well be, certainly the best documented example of trawling footage ever filmed, and its effect upon audiences will be truly shocking." He also expressed dismay at the daily occurrence of this practice and its devastating aftermath, stating: "That this is going on on the continental shelves of the world every day and the devastation it leaves behind would make anyone cry." Bottom trawling continues legally within large portions (74%) of England's inshore marine protected areas and most (92%) of Scotland's, according to the Blue Marine Foundation. Addressing these concerns, Marine Minister Emma Hardy commented: "Our precious marine animals and habitats have been under threat for too long." Article continues below She went on to express the governmental dedication to oceanic preservation and restoration, saying, "This Government is committed to protecting and restoring our oceans to good health and banning destructive bottom trawling where it is damaging protected seabed habitats."
