Sir David Attenborough.Photo:Victoria Jones/PA Images via Getty
Victoria Jones/PA Images via Getty
Sir David Attenboroughwill narratePlanet Earth III.
The 97-year-old — who has already begun filming the nature series, according toThe Guardian— will be presenting the third installment ofPlanet Earth, the BBC has confirmed.
Planet Earthis a documentary series that showcases some of the world’s most beautiful natural ecosystems. Attenborough hosted the firstPlanet Earthseries, which premiered on BBC One in 2006, and the show’s second installment,Planet Earth II, in 2016.
“Planet Earthwouldn’t bePlanet Earthwithout David, so I’m delighted he is presenting the third series,” executive producer Mike Gunton said in a statement per theBBC. “As ever, he has brought his huge enthusiasm and wisdom, has been encouraging about our new perspective, and has, I know, really enjoyed seeing the extraordinary new wonders brought to the screen.”
Gunton added that the series’s opening was filmed where naturalist Charles Darwin used to walk while thinking about his ideas on evolution.
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Sir David Attenborough.Aaron Chown/PA Images via Getty
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“It seemed the perfect place for David to introducePlanet Earth IIIand remind us of both the wonders and the fragility of our planet … and for him, of course, the sun shined under blue skies one of the only days it did all summer!” Gunton said.
The award-winning series is set to air later this year and will consist of eight hour-long episodes,The Guardianreported.Planet Earthhas won multiple awards through the years, including Royal Television Society awards and BAFTAs.
Attenborough’s last project,Wild Islesaired on the BBC in March.
source: people.com
