Sir David Attenborough

How many times have you flipped on the TV and before you even see what's on you hear the voice of Sir David Attenborough's and know that you have just turned on a witty naturalist program worth watching?  Attenborough's voice is unmistakable and is known to viewers worldwide.

If you have never heard of Sir David Attenborough, watch a few of his videos clips here, you will be amazed.

Sir David Attenborough is a naturalist from Britain who started his career in broadcasting over 50 years ago. Attenborough "studied natural sciences at Cambridge" but grew to dislike lab work so after finishing his studies he joined the Royal Navy. Attenborough disliked the Navy life so he left and pursued a career in broadcasting.

Initially, Attenborough's application for a broadcasting job at BBC was declined but later he was offered the job at BBC. This opportunity opened a world of possibilities for Attenborough as he began to climb the corporate ladder. At this time Attenborough was in charge of "all non-fiction broadcasts" including several "natural history programs such as The Pattern of Animals and Zoo Quest."

In 1965, Attenborough became the controller of BBC2 which in later years lead to him taking the position of "Director of Programmes for  BBC1 and BBC2." But, with natural history being his passion, Attenborough returned to his documentary making naturalist roots in 1973.

Some of Attenborough's most famous documentaries are:

"Life on Earth (1979), The Living Planet (1984), The Trials of Life (1990), The Private Life of Plants (1995), The Life of Birds (1998), The Life of Mammals (2002) and Life in the Undergrowth (2005)."

 I have seen several of these videos and in my opinion no one can produce a nature documentary as well as Sir David Attenborough. Not only does Attenborough narrate the documentaries, he also writes the script and produces many of them.

Sir David Attenborough's ability to teach about nature in a way that is witty yet informative is unique and unmistakable. He is an inspiration to naturalists everywhere.

"The Life Series" has been ongoing for many years but has come to a close with the final documentary being "Life in Cold Blood."

I have a feeling that Sir David Attenborough will not retire yet and I can't wait to see what he does next!