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Marvellous Moomins, the downfall of Dahl and David Attenborough’s Ocean – what to see, watch and read this week

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‘Zombie spiders’ and Darwin collection among fungi archived in Kew digitisation

Scientists are digitising the Fungarium at Royal Botanical Gardens, Kew – one of the world’s biggest collections of fungal diversity.

Evening Standard

How to Age Gracefully: Learn from Bill Gates, the Who and David Attenborough

Getting old isn’t nearly as bad as many people think it will be. Nor is it quite as good. Maybe it’s somewhere in between.

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Attenborough film shows seabed ‘devastation’ says MP in bottom trawling ban call

Climate leaders are set to meet in Nice, France, next month.

Evening Standard

From Zoo Quest to Ocean: The evolution of David Attenborough’s voice for the planet

Over the course of seven decades, Sir David Attenborough’s documentaries have reshaped how we see the natural world, shifting from colonial-era collecting trips to urgent calls for environmental action.

The Conversation

David Attenborough Discards Red Meat, Eats Fish And Cheese Instead, And Hopes To Live Past 100

David Attenborough just celebrated his 99th birthday and reveals what new habit helps him to stay lively.

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Ocean review: At 99, David Attenborough still wants to change the world

It’s a heartbreaking irony – one not lost on Sir David Attenborough – that in his long lifetime scientists’ knowledge of the natural world has increased dramatically while nature has suffered devastating losses over the same period. Meanwhile, our appetite for David’s powerful storytelling is as insatiable as ever and…

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Shocking David Attenborough footage shows destruction caused by trawling seabed

Sir David Attenborough's new film Ocean with David Attenborough reveals the devastating impact of bottom trawling on the seabed.

The Independent UK

Attenborough film unveils seabed destruction caused by bottom trawling

A sequence in Ocean With David Attenborough shows bottom trawling nets bulldozing through habitats on the seabed.

Evening Standard

Ratify ocean treaty and ban destructive fishing in protected areas, PM urged

The call from heads of UK environmental charities follows Sir David Attenborough’s new film on the oceans, released to mark his 99th birthday.

The Independent UK

David Attenborough’s Ocean reveals how bottom trawling is hurting sealife in horrifying detail

In one of the most powerful scenes of Sir David Attenborough’s new film Ocean, the audience sees industrial fishing from a fish’s perspective.

The Conversation

Sir David Attenborough turns 99 and gifts us his most visually powerful ocean film yet!

At 99, Sir David Attenborough delivers his most vital message yet - the Ocean can recover if we let it!

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OPINION - At 99, David Attenborough still wants to change the world

On his 99th birthday, the great man is still campaigning, this time for our oceans

Evening Standard

Five of the best David Attenborough shows to watch: from Frozen Planet to Dynasties

To celebrate the veteran broadcaster’s 99th birthday, here’s our pick of his best shows

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David Attenborough turns 99: Here are his 3 best Netflix documentaries to stream now

Here's my pick of the top 3 Attenborough shows you should check out as the man himself turns 99

Evening Standard

David Attenborough at 100: Who are his wife and children and what do they do?

David Attenborough is a household name across the UK and around the world for his nature documentaries and activism work, but less is known about his family life

The Independent UK

David Attenborough Ocean directors reveal what 99-year-old broadcasting legend is really like to work with

Sir David Attenborough has released what he has described as one of the most important films of his career — Ocean.

Evening Standard

David Attenborough’s 'hope and optimism' hailed by Prince William as broadcasting legend celebrates 99th birthday

Sir David Attenborough has been on our TV screens for more than seven decades presenting programmes such as Planet Earth and The Blue Planet

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Evening Standard

Sir David Attenborough’s ‘global legacy’ celebrated as broadcaster turns 99

The naturalist has been on our screens for more than seven decades, presenting TV programmes including Planet Earth and Blue Planet.

LiveScience

9 surprising facts about David Attenborough on his 99th birthday

British naturalist David Attenborough celebrates his 99th birthday on May 8, 2025. Here are some incredible facts about the iconic broadcaster.

Evening Standard

Ocean with David Attenborough review: a glorious, soul-stirring cry to action

4/5 Now 99, the veteran broadcaster’s message has never been more potent – or important

The Guardian - UK

Ocean with David Attenborough review – a passionate case against the ruination of the seas

Released on his 99th birthday and presented in the context of his remarkable career, Sir David’s authority is matched only by nature’s grandeur in this visually stunning film

The Independent UK

King says he ‘can’t believe’ David Attenborough’s age as pair walk blue carpet

King Charles marvelled at Sir David Attenborough’s longevity during the premiere of a poignant environmental film highlighting the crucial role of oceans.

Evening Standard

King stunned by David Attenborough’s age as pair attend ocean film premiere

Charles walked the ‘blue carpet’ and saw a first screening of Ocean With David Attenborough at the Southbank Centre in London on Tuesday.

Evening Standard

‘If we save the sea, we save our world’ – Attenborough urges ocean protection

The renowned naturalist fronts a film which highlights the destruction of overfishing and bottom trawling, but also offers hope for restoration.

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