David Attenborough ‘on good form’ as Chris Packham says host has ‘stepped back’
BBC celebrate Sir David Attenborough’s 97th birthday
Sir David Attenborough is “on really good form” as he approaches 100 and according to his wildlife pal, Chris Packham, “he’s not doing as much work.”
The wildlife expert shared: “He’s [David] 97, he’s obviously stepped back and he’s not doing as much work.
“When did I last see him? It must have been before Christmas now, or maybe just after Christmas and he was on really good form, really good form.”
Speaking to The Mirror, he continued: “I went to the car, to help him out of the car and he just leapt out and started off down the pavement.
“To call him a natural treasure is an insult because it’s an understatement, he’s a global treasure.”
Earlier this year, Chris, 62, paid another tribute to “the greatest broadcaster that’s ever lived”.
He told Express.co.uk: “I mean, he’s the master. He’s the greatest broadcaster that’s ever lived and will always be.
“He’s still going strong, he’s fantastic into his 90s. He is very committed, passionate, and a brilliant storyteller.”
“And he also has the capacity to speak to everyone at the same time on different levels.
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“He can speak to kids and adults and scientists all at the same time, and everyone is engaged with what he’s saying.
“He is, as I say, the master of broadcasting, he’s really tremendous.”
Contrary to Chris’ views about Sir David’s work projects, creative director of the BBC’s Natural History Unit (NHU) Mike Gunton revealed the wildlife presenter has no plans of slowing down.
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He told RadioTimes: “When I arrived at the BBC, the head of the department said, ‘It’s lovely to know this project is underway, and it’s really important because this is David’s last series. We now need to be thinking about who’s going to take over from him.’
“That was in 1987. 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.”
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