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BBC Marks Sir David Attenborough’s 100th Birthday Celebration

4/28/2026

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The BBC will host a celebration of Sir David Attenborough’s 100th birthday on 8 May.
Attenborough said he prefers recognition, will not seek publicity, and recalled his gunshot that killed a caiman in 1950s Guyana.
Steve Backshall, Chris Packham and Sir Michael Palin will share memories of Attenborough during the event.
Bastille and Sigur Rós will perform “Pompeii” and “Hoppipolla” with the BBC Concert Orchestra, linking the music to Planet Earth series.

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The BBC will host a celebration of Sir David Attenborough’s 100th birthday on 8 May.
Attenborough said he prefers recognition, will not seek publicity, and recalled his gunshot that killed a caiman in 1950s Guyana.
Steve Backshall, Chris Packham and Sir Michael Palin will share memories of Attenborough during the event.
Bastille and Sigur Rós will perform “Pompeii” and “Hoppipolla” with the BBC Concert Orchestra, linking the music to Planet Earth series.