Americans React to David Attenborough for the First Time - Top 10 Moments

[@LilMonkeyFella87]

Outside royalty, David Attenborough is probably the most famous and known person in the UK

[@liamhennelly3961]

I'd second that ✌🏻👌🏻

[@razor1uk610]

Usually Americans will think of Mr. --f****ng-- Bean rather than Rowan Atkinson…

[@alfiekelly5914]

@@liamhennelly3961 Thirded. Motion carried.

[@liamcollinson5695]

I like him more than the royals

[@razor1uk610]

@@alfiekelly5914 ...Carrie-d where ?? 😅😜 ..is there a bucket of blood to fall somewhere ?? 😰😱🎉😂

[@eh-i1841]

He’s an absolutely genuine National Treasure.And so was his late brother,Lord Richard Attenborough,film star and director.

[@ALANRAM1]

As an English man i really can’t put into words how revered and precious David Attenborough is to our nation .

[@cmcculloch1]

accurate

[@leewilde8947]

Not to me, Hes two faced, He told all of us plebs to stop using our cars and holiday within our own countries to keep our carbon footprint down, All this whilst having possibly the single largest footprint out of any human.

[@jeanrobinson705]

@@leewilde8947 500,000 miles over 70 years is only 7,000 miles a year on average, most folk do that on pointless self-indulgent trips on holiday, and idiot politicians on "business trips". How else is he going to show us the state of the planet?

[@pertwee9376]

​@@jeanrobinson705 How else is he going to lie to us about the state of the planet you mean. Telling us all that global warming is a thing.

[@leewilde8947]

@@jeanrobinson705 That was for one series, not his entire lifetime

[@jonesfamily7126]

The fact that they redub some of his documentaries in america is a crime. He is the voice of the planet. Great reaction.

[@sampi3535]

they do *what*? Dear god...

[@blackletter2591]

There should be a law to stop Americans overdubbing other countries' films with their whiny American voices. It's pretty close to theft and it's certainly repulsive.

[@bionicgeekgrrl]

Yes, it is best to get the UK disc releases to get the proper experience.

[@AdmiralDonkey]

That's insane. The only acceptable reason to dub over David would be for translation to another language. For English, he is undoubtedly the greatest nature presenter on the planet, there is no contest. The only other conceivable reason would be if they wanted to 'dumb it down'.

[@zardify_]

they *what now???*

[@Cattabushi]

im kinda shocked you dont realy know who David Attenborough is he not just a British legend he's a world legend

[@saad_patel4594]

I lived in the uk my whole life but no idea who he is 😂

[@CarolWoosey-ck2rg]

​@@saad_patel4594Cannot believe you don't know of him 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@vilebrequin6923]

Weirdly, some of the highly successful BBC natural world/history videos have Sir David's iconic soundtracks re-recorded by people like Oprah!

[@saad_patel4594]

@@CarolWoosey-ck2rg I've heard his documentaries and all that but i didn't know his name and how he looked

[@SonofSol1]

​@@saad_patel4594how long is your whole life?

[@nancyrafnson4780]

Canadian here. Sir David Attenborough should have a Nobel Prize of some kind!!

[@3saok]

YESSSSS ❤❤❤

[@peterchapman3740]

bollocks

[@olliec7609]

​@@peterchapman3740I bet you'd rather have a football player get a Nobel prize for sleeping with all of his teammates wives wouldn't you?

[@RobertJames-fe2pd]

@@peterchapman3740 i hope your joking. Otherwise you are bonkers

[@mik99D]

When he dies, the whole of the UK and commenwealth will be in mourning. He ran BBC 2. started colour TV. Is a zoologist. Knighted twice has the GCMG (highest knighthood) His brother Richard is a world famous actor and director.(he passed away).

[@PLuMUK54]

Speak for yourself!

[@sharonwyatt298]

I think your right he is loved by all who have seen him.

[@jamesdignanmusic2765]

Not just GCMG - he is the only current holder (I think only simultaneous holder ever) of Britain's three top honours - GCMG, OM, and CH.

[@hardcorelace7565]

​@@PLuMUK54I mean they can also speak for me in this regard...

[@thunderbuffalo7093]

i wont mourn for him 😂😂😂

[@BubbleBunny514]

Aussie here, I was raised since birth on Sir David Attenborough documentaries. He really made me fall in love with our planet and all the life on it. He really is such an incredible and fascinating man. Sir David Attenborough is always the answer when I'm asked, 'If you could pick any person on Earth to spend a day with, who would it be?' Love him, love, him, love him. The grandfather I wish I had.

[@andrew4829]

"And here, beneath this rock, we find the rarest of creatures - people that know nothing about David Attenborough". There are many national treasures, but this gentleman is the only one that can also be called a world treasure.

[@MargotDobbie]

How can you not read this in his voice! Very well done!

[@BangtanPurple7of7]

Exactly All of them Mer-cans😅 🙏🏻🇬🇧

[@BangtanPurple7of7]

Sir David Attenborough 🙏🏻💜🇬🇧💜

[@judithcressey1682]

David Attenborough is WEF.

[@Ramngrim]

I'm Norwegian. We know David Attenborough here, too. And we know his iconic voice, since we prefer subtitles over dubs. Sometimes I imagine the animals know who Sir David Attenborough is.

[@RobertJames-fe2pd]

that is my comment just a minute ago, you just put it better.

[@GemBob123]

What a lovely thing to say.

[@slashdisco]

This is now my favourite comment. Brits also watch Scandi dramas without dubbing! I'm a UKer and I just love Norway... it surprises me not one bit that you have no need of dubbing and revere David Attenborough. I've done many Arctic cruises and every Norwegian I've met has been fiercely intelligent and progressive. But your latest Eurovision entries could have been better 😝. Love from GB.

[@paulaalvarenga1362]

I'm portuguese and i know Sir David Attenborough, is icone voice and is programes in BBC.

[@Mikeyboovertrees69]

I'm from the UK and Norway is one of my dream locations to visit! Such a beautiful country and the people seem really friendly and funny.

[@mcjs8640]

Back in the 70s, I raised a tiny baby squirrel by hand and needed some advice. In a massive coincidence, my mother learned of his address. I wrote to him, not expecting a reply - he was busy making Planet Earth at the time - but to my surprise he did reply. I received a long, hanwritten letter giving me wonderful advice. It was clear how much he genuinely cared for animals. He is a wonderful, knowledgeable and kind man.

[@szymela]

I'm in shock 😮 He is world known and loved. I'm from Poland 🇵🇱.

[@stop-the-greed]

'ello Poland . ❤

[@Blue_Lugia]

I'm from Sweden. 🇸🇪 He's well known here too.

[@daveofyorkshire301]

David Attenborough has been on the BBC since 1952, teaching people about nature and animal life.

[@sjbict]

He started off recording and directing the our young Queens Christmas speeches

[@GR-hb5gk]

@@sjbictdidn’t know that, thank you

[@davidlamb7524]

@sjbict Wouldn't that have been Richard ?

[@sjbict]

@@davidlamb7524 No not according to the documentaries about Davids career. I've seen Google is your friend.

[@daveofyorkshire301]

@@davidlamb7524 Richard Attenborough was an actor from the 1940s - that's when he was in films right through to Jurassic Park.

[@alfiekelly5914]

David is not only a National treasure, but almost literally a breath of fresh air. His passion and enthusiasm for nature is honestly infectious.

[@alfiekelly5914]

@@thetruth9210 What?? Are you drunk? What on earth are you on about? Once your IQ is higher than Heinz varieties, let's try again.

[@thesenate1448]

@@thetruth9210 Girl hush

[@jobrierley6783]

​@@thetruth9210oh behave!

[@meganhuggins7494]

73 year old Brit here. David Attenborough has been ‘in my life’for almost all of it. As many have said, panic sets in when there are headlines about this national treasure!

[@roboman34]

53 years old man , me, yea 200% great man David xoxoxo

[@kimmyJayne2597]

What a legend he is ❤ I studied animal behaviour at university, we wrote him a letter asking if he could attend our graduation (we realise how unlikely it is we would even get a reply!) he couldn’t attend due to work commitments but took to time to hand write us a letter back wishing us all the best for our graduation, what a genuine man 🥰

[@cmcculloch1]

that is soo awesome xx congrats

[@ghurter]

This man is a living legend. I always said I admired only 2 people in this world, Her late Majesty the Queen and just under her Sir David Attenborough. I was ecstatic when they both done a documentary together.

[@LikkieAU]

I’m stunned to think that anyone in the English speaking world doesn’t know who Sir David Attenborough is.

[@zsanettgalantay1772]

Im hungarian and we watched his documentaries as a kid back home

[@Lania_25]

And the non-English speaking world, Sir Attenborough is an absolute legend. The idea that there are people in the world who don't know him is absolutely shocking

[@EarthHart1]

Americans don't speak English. That's why they have to dub Sir David's documentaries. Yanks are so thick.

[@BangtanPurple7of7]

(Mer-cans..😅) Even ppl in parts of Africa that are quite remote they know him. & in Outer Mongolia as we saw on Palin!🤭💜 🙏🏻💜🇬🇧💜

[@csiredbourn]

I love the clip of sir David telling the Queen her sundial is in the shade. They were great friends

[@BuinidhMoChridheDoAlba]

A lot of Brits have a panic attack every time an article about David shows up. Not even exaggerating. He's 98 years old now. I don't think the heartbreak of the Queen dying would even come close to how people will feel when David does.

[@alims5746]

Both legends in different ways but nobody can surpass the grief we as a nation felt when our beloved late Queen died.

[@dammit_janet]

So true. Protect David Attenborough at all and any cost ❤

[@richardmoon3745]

Correct

[@garyb5998]

3 day's of National mourning at the time we ever lose this Gentleman

[@MISSYGful]

So true. Honestly wasn't that phased when the Queen passed. But when Attenborough goes, I genuinely will be heartbroken. He is like the nations knowledgeable grandfather.

[@gogglebox2427]

When he attended Wimbledon, the genuine love, applause and cheering for him, shows the affection we have for him. He is a very humble man too.

[@jamesdignanmusic2765]

Many years ago, about 1958, my dad was on a business trip from London to somewhere in West Africa (Lagos, I think), and he was seated on the plane next to an excited young journalist who'd never been to Africa before. They got talking and after the flight dad showed him around the city. The young journalist was David Attenborough. The man is an absolute legend. 98, and still making world-class documentaries. If there was a vote in Britain for the most trusted and valued person alive in the UK today, there'd be daylight between him and second place.

[@howarddickson8727]

You MUST MUST MUST watch The Blue Planet, Planet Earth I, II, & III, The Green Planet, Frozen Planet... and much more. These are life changing, life affirming series of documentaries that should be shown in all schools and everyone who cares about nature. David Attenborourgh is a saint of a man, who is a joy to watch and be informed by. Absolute stunning photography! He WILL change how you view life on Earth! (Make sure you watch the UK versions with his narration, Not US overdub!)

[@legend9335]

David Attenborough is iconic world wide. Not a priority for Americans. You guys have your own world.

[@Sir.T]

Surprisingly a lot of Americans have heard of David though

[@zepo82]

I think that is perhaps true to all people. I was surprised they didn't know though, but mentioned some of his VO - they are his programs! :D

[@seanrohan5829]

Very well said 👏👏🇮🇪

[@kylemenos]

What's happened is they dubbed over his documentaries and that's why his less known.

[@wolfie5]

If Sir David dies there would be more grief than the Queen dying. Not everyone is a Royalist but everyone loves Sir David

[@geoff1201]

If?

[@kylieroberts1128]

Oh man…don’t even mention Sir David dying.

[@Layla-kd4ui]

I don't think I'd even notice if the Queen died...

[@Blue_Lugia]

You mean when? And also the man is pretty old by now. I just hope he still has some years on this planet.

[@judithcressey1682]

David Attenborough is WEF. A depopulationist.

[@gavinmallett9331]

Sir David is honestly one of the greatest humans to have lived. His love and enthusiasm for animals & the natural world has inspired thousands if not millions of people to share that affection. If only there were more people like him.

[@leeg75]

Hungover on a Sunday after a heavy night out, after your Sunday roast watching nature listening to him was a good weekend

[@brendangallagher5849]

National geographic wishes it was close to an Attenborough documentary

[@zepo82]

maybe his stuff was on national geo? makes sense tbf well before BBC America and wotnot.

[@jessgunn6639]

They showed Attenboroughs documentaries on Nat geo,

[@brendangallagher5849]

@zepo82 That does make sense tbf, licensed to them maybe? I always forget that BBC America is even a thing now tbh.

[@auntieannie983]

@@zepo82it was always on PBS.

[@Lassie_W]

Sir David Attenborough is a national treasure. 🇬🇧

[@smokeyandnonneaka.alanorbi7294]

Hi, Just incase you weren't aware sir David Attenborough had a also a famous brother who sadly passed away some time ago called Richard Attenborough.

[@SolarVibeEnergy]

Yes actor/director inc in Jurassic Park

[@patcyconnolly]

Played John Hammond in Jurassic

[@reactingtomyroots]

We actually looked that up and were surprised to find out his brother was in the original Jurassic Park.

[@slytheringingerwitch]

@@reactingtomyroots Richard had a long career, including playing creepy murderer John Christie.

[@yamyam_1978]

Miracle on 34th Street - Santa

[@sue8203]

And if you hadn’t guessed by now from the other comments here in the UK ( and no doubt farther away) we love absolutely love him 😍, we’ve grown up with him and yes he feels like a much beloved Grandad.

[@tonylynch8930]

Mr Attenborough is a living legend...The Voice the respect he is so so good..

[@jules.8443]

His brother Richard was in Jurassic Park as the professor who started it off with breeding the dinosaurs.

[@m-arky66]

He was a film director as well, Oscar winner with the film "Gandhi"

[@Mark-Haddow]

His brother was a movie star by the 1940s, an Oscar winning director, and a Lord who actually deserved that level of honour.

[@zepo82]

@@Mark-Haddow I don't think anyone deserves the title/responsibility (unless somehow elected) of Lord especially from birth...but they seem to actually be alright for the most part - the house of lords I mean. They are better than the government. Maybe we should just let all the Sirs and Lords and Dames run things...;) Kidding. Democracy for now..

[@aidencox790]

​@@zepo82 So the Kingdom should be run the way you think but we can be a democracy for now. Perhaps you don't mean to do so, but you paint yourself as a rather self-righteous and very opinionated person who is not as well-educated or as knowledgeable as they believe they are. It is The House Of Lords that was established precisely to ensure that the Houses of Parliament maintained the true impartiality and application of democracy with regard to the fair and just application of law. There have been many cases where democracy would not have been served were it not for the Lords pre-2005 ability to examine government wrongdoing. As you will know, the power of the Supreme Court of the UK is now handled elsewhere. I suggest that you read the forward to The Sterling Redemption book regarding the Sterling Arms Company, James Edmiston (its beleaguered owner) and a gross miscarriage of justice by the then government with regard to the Arms To Iraq affair. (Extract: The Arms to Iraq affair has come to stand for many things: lies by government ministers to protect the state; the sacrifice of innocent men facing prison who had been working for MI6; misuse of Public Interest Immunity Certificates (so-called “gagging orders”) to hide government policy on Iraq; diplomatic hypocrisy; and the downfall of the Conservative government in 1997. How did this happen in Britain and could it ever happen again?)

[@Lilly8Listens]

As well as The Great Escape and Miracle on 34th Street

[@golach420]

Attenborough and James Burke were amazing science broadcasters when I was a kid in the 70s. Got me hooked.

[@DankApostle]

He is the only person to win film awards in black white, colour, HD, 3D, and 4K formats.

[@normawithers4447]

I can remember him in black and white - and baggy khaki shorts.

[@markharding44]

David Attenborough is not iconic, he is next level, a national treasure. ❤❤

[@timglennon6814]

The whole world needs to listen to David Attenborough.

[@ArsenaISarah]

I’m absolutely Gobsmacked that it didn’t show his wonderful relationship with our Late Queen & yet they showed Obama. Attenborough & Queen Liz had some fantastic footage together😢

[@dlongstaff1960]

The sun dial in the shade in the Queens garden 😅

[@ArsenaISarah]

@@dlongstaff1960 That was so funny 🤣 😂

[@HelenRawlings-k3c]

Wasn't he involved in the Queen' Green Canopy' planting trees all over the UK

[@jamesdignanmusic2765]

They were almost identical age (Sir David is two weeks younger) as well.

[@BRIDINC1972]

They were also the same age

[@SimonEnglish-ec2fo]

His voice hypnotises me. Simply the best

[@ewanjones9032]

David Attenborough is a British institution, absolute legend he has brought interest in wildlife to people all over the world and his voice is a thing of beauty

[@mervinmannas7671]

Sir David and our late Queen were the same age and there is a wonderful programme of the two of them walking around the gardens talking about the trees etc. She never gave interviews but it was a great conversation between two friends. The Gorilla clip has gone down in history now. Mothers of young can be aggressive so for her to be comfortable with his presence was amazing even to the point of grooming his hair as her young played with him. His Blue Planet series was the first to really show just how much rubbish was in our oceans.

[@silveraudi2]

David Attenborough is the greatest living human. How could you not know him? Staggering.

[@markthomas2577]

I think Sir David might just be the 'Most Popular and Most Admired Man In The UK. He's 98 years old !

[@blackletter2591]

Make that the world, USA notwithstanding.

[@julesmunro72]

And still working ❤

[@lolly760]

As an Irish person, I have grown up watching David Attenborough documentaries. He is so loved and rightly so. He will always be in my 'dinner party 5' and is my 5 year old son's hero now too. I dread the day he is lost to our world alhough let's be real he will live forever ❤

[@emilyjayne77]

David is such a good man! He’s been on TV all my life and I’m 47! You must watch some of his work with Sophia ❤

[@vilebrequin6923]

This ☝️💯

[@peterjackson4763]

All mine too, and I am 65

[@reactingtomyroots]

Now knowing who he is I'm sure we will.

[@jfomega]

All mine as well and I am 70

[@Michelle-bo4hj]

He is known all over our planet not just the uk . He is our national treasure , love love love every thing this man does . Steve you really should go and watch his documentries , it will change how you think about animals

[@Shoomer1988]

For reasons no sane person can comprehend the US version of 'Frozen Planet' Sir David was replaced by Alec Baldwin. And Oprah did 'Life'. Oprah!! When will the madness end?

[@TheOrlandoTrustfull]

Jesus wept

[@krissyg7026]

And the dubbed Sigourney Weaver over him on the planet earth series

[@weedle30]

Obviously, Sir David’s calm, moderated but yet informative narration isn’t “showbizzy” or “wham bam in yer face yeah..” dramatic enough for the ear holes of the average USA viewer? Perhaps the USA version should have a few sound effects - maybe the sounds of car chases with police sirens and some “yeahhh baby” shoutouts to emphasise Sir David’s interactions with the wildlife?? *despairs….*

[@jessieb7290]

What! That’s so weird. He has such a calming voice.

[@aidencox790]

@@weedle30 It's the Yank version of history - The USA did everything that was worth doing. In their isolation they can say and teach whatever they like - and Yanks are like Rachel - they've got to be number 1 and centre stage. Sad.

[@NeilLewis77]

David attenborough was the first person to ever suggest tennis balls should be yellow so that they are easier to see on tv. what a life.

[@gtaylor331]

Introduce Sophia to his work, especially through DVDs and books.....introducing anyone to the world of David Attenborough is one of the greatest gifts anyone can give.

[@0KiteEatingTree0]

Would need to be a US version dvd, assuming that Steve has a player. Lots of books too

[@Jordy120]

I'm Australian and grew up following Sir David Attenborough and still do today. There aren't many people I would consider national treasures, Sir David is one, not only in the UK but here in Australia.

[@Nimzzeee]

If ever there was a position of surrogate grandfather of the nation, Sir David Attenborough's name would be top of the list. A true national treasure who is beloved by everyone familiar with him and his work. 4 generations of families around the world have witnessed his brilliance, I can imagine his fans are not in their millions but in their billions.

[@Thurgosh_OG]

Sir David is great but Sir Billy Connolly would be my choice as National Grandfather.

[@Nimzzeee]

@@Thurgosh_OG great shout 👍😂

[@mrs.sherry]

I'm from Texas and I know of him.

[@lindadejonge]

Sir David Attenborough is a national treasure in the UK. He is a walking encyclopedia of the natural world. His programmes give a rare insight to the animal world and he encourages people to care for our planet! He's in his 90's and there's no stopping him! His brother, Richard Attenborough, was a renowned actor/director.

[@simonmilne8208]

He's amongst a list of legends like fred dibnah, the two ronnies & eric Morecambe to name afew. He is the voice we all know & luve

[@crwydryn]

I love Sir David he has taught the World to respect the Natural World and his Bee video inspired the song Bumblebee by ABBA, and he is a true English gentleman. I dread the day of his passing and I will be in mourning because the World will be a lonelier place without him.

[@Home-lb7jr]

David Attenborough is a national treasure. His wildlife documentaries are the best you will ever see. I don't think words can do this man justice. He is humanity at it's very best.

[@evorock]

When he does pass on, I for one will mourn his passing. I have been a massive fan of his work since I was a child in the 70's/80's, and he was my inspiration to becoming a biologist, and was the inspiration of many fellow naturalists for many decades. I also had the privilege of being lectured at uni by him, when he gave a series of six lectures on evolution during the first year of my degree, as the uni helped him with the private life of plants. When he finished, we clapped our hands raw. 🥰🥰🥰🥰 He is a humble, but brilliant man, and one of the greatest science educators the UK has ever produced!

[@ABetney]

Oh my goodness - that must have been amazing! What a memory to have 💚

[@joannakirkwood4970]

He is a national treasure here in the UK. Bow down to Sir David, hes still working, even if hes not travelling these days. Lovely guy, it will be a major loss when he finally passes...❤

[@simonmeadows7961]

It is not an overstatement to say that David Attenborough is the most beloved man in Britain. But on top of his wildlife documentaries, he was also hugely influential in the popularity of snooker in the UK. When he was much younger, he was in charge of a new BBC channel, BBC 2, that was showcasing a brand new invention: colour television. He wanted to demonstrate it's potential and picked snooker as an example sport that only worked in colour.

[@EvasNan2020]

Sir David just got an amazing standing ovation at Wimbledon this week, the man looks amazing, he was glowing and had a spring in his step, hope I make it to 98 like that!

[@richardjames3022]

David Attenborough is not allowed to die. He is a national treasure here in the UK

[@iantucker1433]

We went whale watching from Victoria (BC) a few years ago and I was talking to the skipper. I mentioned if he'd heard of David Attenborough and he said he'd worked with him in Alaska and knew him well. He's a legend over here and extremely well respected.

[@samanthapattison7286]

David Attenborough is synonymous with nature and conservation. 1 in a million - a truly wonderful human being ❤

[@Simply_lily.2]

Oh my gosh I absolutely treasure Sir David

[@joannecunliffe8067]

Holey Moley! Air mail to the US has suddenly got much more expensive! 🙄I grew up as a child watching Sir David Attenborough and he's still going! Nothing more that I can add over the glowing adoration already posted. It always feels like he's a kindly uncle talking to you directly and educating you about the wonderful world of nature he loves so much. It has been a privilege to watch and listen to him over the years. He had brought so much pleasure to so many people - especially in the UK.

[@richiewarren547]

He’s Probably the most loved person in Britain!

[@68lyn68]

And he's still working to this day,I think the uk will go in morning when sir David dies he's a uk legend everyone knows his voice and work

[@brigidsingleton1596]

*mourning* ...indeed, we ought to. He had just a few days / or no more than two weeks between his birthday and our dear late Queen Elizabeth II.

[@Conzdunchad]

David Attenborough is a hero and a legend not seen in our world for a long time, his efforts kickstarted so much people’s love for the natural world, as a child I would beg my parents to watch all his shows as it was local telly for us, the world will lose its greatest warrior when he passes. He met so many great people like Jane Goodall, Diane Fossey etc and inspired so many to try and save the world.

[@Nightscrawler]

When Sir David Attenborough speaks, important people listen. Action is being taken to tackle plastic pollution in our oceans largely thanks to him and his programmes drawing attention to the crisis.

[@ronweiser1527]

thank you for placing a massive yellow arrow pointing to Sir David Attenborough in the thumbnail. Without that I doubt I would have known if he was on the left or the right.

[@Maxpefc8]

Sir David is everyone’s third Grandad he is the most treasured man ever and will ever be

[@liamhennelly3961]

Haha I have always said this he is like the whole of Britians grandad 👌🏻✌🏻

[@Lania_25]

Absolutely, he's Papa for me!

[@sarahgamson8828]

He is truly a national tressure 😊 blue planet is one of my favourite shows 💙 He may seem familiar to you because his brother Richard Attenborough is an actor from many films, including miracle on 34th street and jurassic park.

[@DarkSister.]

We adore David Attenborough in the UK, he's been a part of most peoples lives for a long time. Nobody will ever top his documentaries, he's a fantastic human being ❤

[@markhinton1641]

I've had the honour of meeting Sir David 4 times, hes probably one of the nicest most genuine sincere people ive ever met. He is a level above legendary, to a lot of us brits he us a bigger institution than the Royal family.

[@samstevens7888]

You may not know you have seen a BBC show. They sell alot of their documentaries to different USA channels. Unless you watch the credits all the way to the end and see that the BBC created it. Lonesome George was hatched in 1910. Ge was over 100 years old when he died.

[@lucioramirez3158]

I'm from latinoamerica, and even there, you know who David Attenbororough. To you guys in the USA... there's a would out there .😊

[@patrickcorliss8878]

I was 7 years old when David Attenborough first became prominent as host of Zoo Quest in 1954. That was the year after the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. That means I have lived with David Attenborough for 70 years. We all love him dearly.

[@freemansteinslab]

My little tidbit of David Attenborough triva is that he has been recognised with Honorary Degrees from 32 seperate British Universities, which is more than anyone else ever! Among these institutions was the Open University in 1980, which began a long lasting and close relationship with Sir David, who remains a staunch advocate of the OU. Incidentally, some of his documentaries, particularly Blue Planet 2, were made in collaboration with the OU.

[@katashworth41]

He’s the only person to win a BAFTA for programmes in black and white, colour, HD and 3D. He’s a living legend, I know multiple people with tattoos of him too. I forgot 4K.

[@dcallan812]

His a National Treasure. 👍👍

[@caleyhook4091]

We grew up watching Attenbourgh. When he dies we will collectively mourn. Probably more than we mourned Queen Liz.

[@Stuart_Lonewolf_Holloway]

An absolute National Treasure. The UK Museum of Natural History has an entire wing in his name. When he passes away the mourning and sadness will rival the loss of the Queen.

[@zepo82]

I am not one of those who hates the Monarchy, but to my life and many other I think he has been more important. I met Prince Charles and Diana once for a brief trip at a school trip to Marwell Zoo(sp) but David will always be closer to my heart :)

[@aidencox790]

@@zepo82 That's not what Sir David and Billions of others would say or agree with. He absolutely adored our late queen and they spent a very considerable amount of time together . . . as great friends. Her late majesty numbered Sir David not only as a close friend, but a friend whose character, achievements and beliefs she held in the highest regard. Her whole family cared very much for him. He was a British institution., but then, so are the royal family and Sir David was an avid and respectful, loving monarchist. For the record I am an 83 year old Englishman who served Her Majesty in the RMC in the 1960's.

[@daftgowk1]

​@@aidencox790monarchists are like rabid dogs when they smell anything that doesn't venerate their overlords. Calm doon, nothing bad was said about the royals. Jings, crivvens and help ma boab

[@jang3412]

@@aidencox790 Thank you. An informative, true and balanced perspective.

[@mothmagic1]

The best wildlife presenter ever

[@williamcramond8660]

David and Jane Goodell were friends.. he was also born the same year as queen Elizabeth.

[@brigidsingleton1596]

I believe there was something like a few days, to no more than two weeks, between their birthdays...❤

[@lizstratton9689]

I'd certainly recommend buying any of David Attenborough's TV series for your children on DVD - my kids watched them endlessly, amazing educational for adults as well.

[@andrew4829]

David Attenborough's DVDs would be a better place to start.

[@wolverine9787]

I always get scared when I see David Attenborough's name trending, If we don't have a national mourning period, when it inevitably happens the country should riot.

[@andrewmoss3681]

I know what you mean. But you forget. Even when Sir David leaves this mortal plain, Gods & Legends NEVER die

[@wolverine9787]

@@andrewmoss3681 Very true, he should get a plinth on Trafalgar Square.

[@andrewmoss3681]

@@wolverine9787 I honestly believe he will be mourned more than Elizabeth II was. Not out of disrespect. But because that is how loved he is world wide

[@wolverine9787]

@@andrewmoss3681 It's something we don't like to admit but the Queen was disliked in Ireland and had anti-monarchs in the UK, but I honestly think there is none in the entire world that hates Sir David, so he will most likely be mourned more than the Queen.

[@andrewmoss3681]

@@wolverine9787 the very reason I make the prediction I did. Monarchs can be love/hate. With Sir David it is ONLY Love

[@hannahcartlidge7724]

He is my absolute fave person ever, I watch him 24/7 no matter what im doing cleaning, eating, cooking. This man is what we need for this world and when we lose him im going with him

[@raystewart3648]

Yes, how do you not know him is beyond me. Its odd and sad at the same time that you guys and others have not been enriched by Sir David Attenborough. He has earned his title ten times over. Amazing man.

[@jameslaven9747]

I've watched sir David for over 50 years he is a world treasure.

[@dalehepworth1647]

Over here in the UK he is often referred to as the UK's grandfather because everyone loves him and he is an absolute national treasure! I can't imagine anything better than to just sit and listen to all his amazing stories of his life experiences around the world.

[@michaeljones853]

His documentaries are fantastic, great family viewing. A lot of kids love his shows as he shows the natural world and the quality of the work has increased over the decades too as tech has advanced. I still narrate stuff in my head using his voice! Wonderful human being.

[@D1331D]

David is a national treasure ❤ his siblings were Richard Attenborough, Actor, Director & Producer. John Attenborough, Executive in the motor industry & Financial Adviser. Irene & Helga Bejach were given an home by the Attenborough family, they escaped Berlin. Their Mother had died of TB, their elder sister wasn't able to escape and their Father died in Auschwitz. The sisters stayed with the family for seven years until they were able to join their Uncle in New York. Their elder sister Jutta was able to join them later. The Attenborough brothers looked upon the sisters as their sisters.

[@lesleymitcheson8439]

Never knew this. What a wonderful family

[@D1331D]

@@lesleymitcheson8439 The families are still in touch although Irene & Helga have passed away but their families, Jutta and David still see each other. I think it's wonderful.

[@janehenry3206]

We love him, his brother is Richard Attenborough a Titan of British cinema as both Actor & Director. Two National Treasures in one family, we are so blessed...

[@25novemb]

Born the same year as Queen Elizabeth. One of the only people (other than her) who will make many, many people (who he has never met) cry when we lose him. Amazing broadcaster.

[@barbera501]

I'm honestly shocked... But on the plus side, you've got TONS of binge watching to look forward to ❤😂

[@mikkohapponen5728]

In finland too he is loved. All those videos been shown here. Few nature narrators but he is near top of the list

[@kirsty4274]

David Attenborough is truly a national hero and national treasure. I've been lucky enough to attend a couple of events that he has spoken at and his words never fail to move me to tears. He's tried so hard to save the natural world ❤️ he's a spectacular man. Everyone should know about him. On another note you can buy his programmes - they're great for every age. My daughters are 5 and 2 and love his documentaries. I highly recommend them for Sophia.

[@deankelz29]

i love this man and what he does such a legend an such a nice genuine guy thanks for the video keep up the good work....take care

[@reactingtomyroots]

Thanks Dean. We'll have to look into some of his work.

[@christinecaufield6166]

Sir David is an absolute icon. If you enjoy wildlife type programs he is the one to watch. His narrations are captivating and informative, he has covered everything, animals, birds, underwater and plants. The very early clip you saw when you mentioned how he spoke, in those days all presenters were expected to speak the "Queens English" they would not use presenters with regional accents.

[@stephensmith4480]

Not only a Perfect Gentleman but a Beautiful Human Being Also 🙏💞👍