Sunday 8 May 2016

David Attenborough turns 90 today (video)



David Attenborough & golden eagle, 1988
Credit: biography.com

60 Minutes interview (11 minutes)


Society of Biology (180 minutes)


Ardman Studios (1:38)


Interview with The Independent
http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/sir-david-attenborough-at-90-a-national-treasure-a7013651.html

More videos in this article at The Guardian
http://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/shortcuts/2016/may/04/attenborough-90-wildlife-legend-top-10-tv-moments

Biography
http://www.biography.com/people/david-attenborough
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