'God of wildlife presenters' David Attenborough turns 90

‘God of wildlife presenters’ turns 90.

Mon, 09 May, 2016 - 01:00

David Attenborough has been hailed as “a god of wildlife presenters” on his 90th birthday.

The naturalist enters his 10th decade as a beloved inspiration, says Springwatch presenter Michaela Strachan: “I think when you think of wildlife programmes and presenters, he’s God, isn’t he?

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