A star-studded live event will be held at London's Royal Albert Hall, hosted by Kirsty Young, to celebrate Sir David Attenborough's 100th birthday. Broadcasters including Sir Michael Palin, Steve Backshall, and Chris Packham will feature, reflecting on Sir David's immense impact and lasting legacy. The evening will include performances by musicians such as Dan Smith from Bastille and Sigur Rós, alongside the BBC Concert Orchestra, playing scores from Sir David's Planet Earth series. The 90-minute programme, titled 'David Attenborough’s 100 Years On Planet Earth', will air on his birthday, 8 May, at 8.30pm on BBC One and iPlayer.
Additional BBC Programmes for the Centenary
The BBC will also broadcast two other shows to mark the centenary: 'Making Life on Earth: Attenborough’s Greatest Adventure' and a new series, 'Secret Garden', fronted by Sir David.
