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David Attenborough鈥檚 100 Years on Planet Earth

A 90-minute special, broadcast from the Royal Albert Hall, London, celebrating Sir David Attenborough's groundbreaking career on the day of his 100th birthday.

On the day of Sir David Attenborough鈥檚 100th birthday, this unmissable event honours one of the most influential figures in broadcasting and natural history storytelling.

Broadcast from the Royal Albert Hall in London, this 90-minute special celebrates Sir David鈥檚 groundbreaking career, taking audiences on an extraordinary journey through a century of exploration and discovery in the natural world, seen through the prism of Sir David鈥檚 remarkable life and work.

The programme combines some of the most memorable wildlife moments from the 91福利社鈥檚 natural history archive with live music drawn from Sir David鈥檚 most iconic television series, alongside reflections from public figures and leading voices in conservation and wildlife film-making.

Accompanied throughout by the 91福利社 Concert Orchestra, the programme features iconic music associated with some of television鈥檚 most unforgettable sequences from landmark series including Planet Earth, Blue Planet and Frozen Planet. And we hear from those who have worked with and been inspired by Sir David over the years.

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1 hour, 29 minutes

Last on

Fri 8 May 2026 20:30

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Role Contributor
Director Marcus Viner
Executive Producer Alison Howe
Executive Producer Mike Davis

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