Attenborough’s Britain

Sir David Attenborough’s reputation as the greatest naturalist ever to have lived is without question. Yet, for all the admiration he holds for the countries of the world, the 98-year-old’s most cherished place remains his home nation

He’s one of the most travelled people alive; an explorer of wildlife and wilderness, and someone who, in over 70 years of broadcasting, has transformed the way we view, understand and care for the world around us. From the Grand Canyon to the Galapagos Islands, Sir David Attenborough stands as the perfect tour guide for the planet’s very furthest environmental extremities. Yet, when asked to name his favourite place he responds – as any right-thinking man would – “Richmond, Surrey!” He adds, “Richmond is a beautiful pocket of London – it’s not quite in the city… it’s right on the cusp. And it is wonderful. I’ve been to the Great Barrier Reef many times, the wilds of the Amazon; I’ve ventured to both the Arctic and Antarctica, yet there’s something…

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