August 29th 2023.
Sir David Attenborough is back and better than ever! After celebrating his 97th birthday in May, the broadcast legend has graced us with the ultimate present - the third installment of Planet Earth.
The series, which was commissioned in 2019, has taken a while to get off the ground, facing multiple delays due to Covid-19. But it's finally happening - and good things come to those who wait!
Executive producer Mike Gunton said: "Planet Earth wouldn't be Planet Earth without David, so I'm delighted he is presenting the third series. As ever, he has brought his huge enthusiasm and wisdom, has been encouraging about our new perspective and has, I know, really enjoyed seeing the extraordinary new wonders brought to the screen."
Gunton also teased what viewers can expect from the episodes, reporting that the opening scene was filmed in the British countryside in the exact location Charles Darwin used to walk while formulating his ideas about evolution.
He continued: ”It seemed the perfect place for David to introduce Planet Earth III and remind us of both the wonders and the fragility of our planet."
Sir David's new series will be comprised of eight episodes, seven of which will give us a closer look at animal life around the world. In the finale, viewers will get to meet real-life heroes who devote their time to saving species.
Sir David has been making documentaries since 1952 and, as Mike Gunton said, "If I had a pound for every time somebody said, 'This is probably going to be David's last series,' I'd be a very rich man."
Planet Earth and Planet Earth II are available to watch on BBC iPlayer, so make sure to check them out before diving into the third installment.
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