Top 10 David Attenborough Moments

Top 10 David Attenborough Moments

Naturalist, broadcaster, presenter, this man truly is a national treasure. For this list, we're counting down the finest, most memorable and most iconic moments from the long, distinguished and influential career of Sir David Attenborough. The much-loved broadcaster has been front and centre for some definitive documentaries and nature shows, campaigning for the environment and educating audiences all over the world. Here are his best bits!

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[DonkeyDongs]

If I had the gift of immortality, I'd transfer it to him. He deserves it.

[nzrockboi]

His voice is one of the most trusted in my memories

[ellie]

I know this sounds selfish but I don't want Sir David Attenborough to go I want him to live forever because I can't imagine the world without him

[rosson]

Aliens, “Take us to your leader.”

Me, “Meet Sir David Attenborough.”

[buddahegypt]

This guy is a thousand times more important than the royals

[coreym]

pretty sure he has ascended national treasure and become a world treasure now lol.

[YourFriendlyNeighbour]

I met Sir David Attenborough at Bristol Zoo in 2016 on a college trip. He was giving a speech about reptiles and the way they survive in harsh conditions. He is an absolute gem. We need him on our new £20 notes.

[jskp]

Sir David is beyond being a national treasure.

He reminds humans that nature is taken for granted.

He reminds us that the earth is not a single occupancy.

He reminds us that mankind is too caught up in its own petty ways forgetting that the natural world is fragile and precious.

His work will undoubtedly entertain, but more importantly, educate many generations to come.

[jamesdooling]

Sir David's passing will be like losing an endangered species all over again. This man has influenced generations of conservation-minded individuals.

[jboyj]

A man too good for this world. He’s one of my childhood heroes. I used to watch his films all the time as a kid and my interest and love for animals really expanded due to him. He was my number 1 teacher. I’d learn from him instead of my teachers in school. Whenever I hear his voice I feel like I’m home.

[thundertick]

Pretty much everybody in Britain has grown up with David Attenborough's voice. He's the uncle that everybody wishes he had.

[LeoandLamb]

That Bird of Paradise was just having a fanboy moment for meeting David.

[RG-jasep]

I would do anything to spend a few days with this legend of a man. Sir David, you are a treasure to the entire planet, a true spokesperson for the natural world. You have given so much to the planet, educated so many people with your knowledge and passion, and that voice of yours, I could listen to it every second of every day.
God bless you forever 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[hneymourn]

I stan him, i cant watch any documentary unless hes the narrator.

[SoTypicallyMeh]

Sir David should be the first person to be designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

[HappyCynic]

Must have been very difficult to only choose ten.

Whenever Sir David is on screen, he is a delight to watch.

[AliyaEats]

Davids’ voice alone makes you feel safe

[matthew]

I have always envied him because of his job/work. Not many people in life get their dream job and he's had a hell of a time going round the world and having some truly amazing experiences. I hope as long as he's healthy and able he'll carry on making these amazing documentaries because no-one does it like him.

[baboylove]

His documentaries just... manage to make me cry every time.

[adam_p]

The word, “legend” is overused. Here, it’s relevant.