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Sir David Attenborough’s 100th birthday to be marked by star-studded live BBC event at Royal Albert Hall

The Independent·Jenny Garnsworthy·about 1 month ago
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A star-studded live event is being planned to celebrate Sir David Attenborough’s 100th birthday , featuring broadcasters including Sir Michael Palin, Steve Backshall and Chris Packham. Hosted by Kirsty Young, the evening will take place at London’s Royal Albert Hall and include performances from musicians featured in his BBC Planet Earth TV series. Dan Smith, the frontman of Brit Award-winning Bastille , will join the BBC Concert Orchestra to perform “Pompeii”, which appeared in Planet Earth III . Icelandic band Sigur Rós is also set to play “Hoppípolla”, famously used in promotions for Planet Earth and Planet Earth II. The event will also combine memorable wildlife moments from the BBC’s natural history archive. Those who have worked alongside Sir David – including Backshall, Packham, and Sir Michael – will reflect on his immense impact and lasting legacy.…

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