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Scottish Sun
10 hours ago
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- 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
10 hours 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
