David Attenborough: 'The world has suddenly become plant-conscious'

He's 95 and about to launch his latest epic BBC series, The Green Planet
David Attenborough on his BBC series, The Green Planet. 

David Attenborough on his BBC series, The Green Planet. 

Drifting across the dewy lawns of London’s Kew Gardens, the unmistakable voice of David Attenborough has caused countless passing visitors to do a double-take. After all, it’s not every day you spot the 95-year-old naturalist and broadcaster perched casually upon the gnarled root of an old oak tree.

On this overcast spring morning, Covid restrictions have eased enough to venture on location with BBC Studios’ renowned Natural History Unit.

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