2. Background Information
Sir David Attenborough was born in Isleworth, London on the 8th May
1926. His career as the face and voice of natural history programmes
has endured for more than 50 years. He is best known for writing
and presenting the nine Life series, in conjunction with the BBC
Natural History Unit, which collectively form a comprehensive survey
of all life on the planet. He is also a former senior manager at the
BBC, having served as controller of BBC Two and director of
programming for BBC Television in the 1960s and 1970s. He is the
only person to have won a BAFTA in black and white, colour, HD and
3D.
3. Documentary Style
Sir David Attenborough is
treasured for his wildlife
documentaries. His most
common style of presenting is
observational as he follows
various creatures and
observes their everyday
happenings. It can also be
argued that his style is
expository as he presents
seldom found animals and
showcases their habits.
4. Famous Work
Life
Natural World
Blue Planet
Planet Earth
Natures Greatest
Events
Saving Planet Earth
Frozen Planets
First Life
