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Early Life
David Frederick Attenborough was Television
born in London on 8th May 1926. His
David joined the BBC in 1952 as a
father was the head of a university in
producer. In 1954, he began working
Leicester so David grew up living on
on a programme called ‘Zoo Quest’.
the grounds of the university with his
This programme showed animals in
family. David lived with his parents
their natural environment, which was
and his two brothers called Richard
unusual at the time.
and John.
David left the BBC in 1972 so he could
Did You Know...? create his own shows. He started a
David was born 17 days after series called ‘Life on Earth’ in 1976
Queen Elizabeth II. which became very popular.
His Achievements
David has earned many awards throughout his career. He
received his first knighthood from The Queen in 1985, which
means he is now called ‘Sir David Attenborough’. He has also
had several species of plants, insects and birds named after him.
Glossary
high definition: A very detailed and high-quality image on a screen.
naturalist: A person who studies animals, plants, birds and other living things.
Questions
1. For how long has David Attenborough been making television programmes? Tick one.
50 years
60 years
60 months
50 months
2. What is the name of the programme David worked on in 1954? Tick one.
Life on Earth
Life in Cold Blood
Zoo Quest
Animal Quest
3. Draw four lines and complete each sentence.
7. Many of David’s recent programmes talk about the damage that humans are making to
our planet.
Why do you think that David chose to talk about these things in his programmes?
Answers
1. For how long has David Attenborough been making television programmes? Tick one.
50 years
60 years
60 months
50 months
2. What is the name of the programme David worked on in 1954? Tick one.
Life on Earth
Life in Cold Blood
Zoo Quest
Animal Quest
3. Draw four lines and complete each sentence.
7. Many of David’s recent programmes talk about the damage that humans are making to
our planet.
Why do you think that David chose to talk about these things in his programmes?
Pupils’ own responses, such as: I think David chose to talk about these things so that
the people watching will pay attention and try to make changes and do things that help
our planet, such as recycling.
Glossary
high definition: A very detailed and high-quality image on a screen.
naturalist: A person who studies animals, plants, birds and other living things.
Questions
1. When was David born? Tick one.
6th May 1928
8th May 1925
5th May 1926
8th May 1926
2. Why did David grow up living at the University College in Leicester? Tick one.
His father studied there.
They didn’t have a house.
His father was the head of the university.
David wanted to learn so they lived there.
3. Number the events from 1-5 to show the order that they appear in the text. The first one
has been done for you.
4. What was unusual at the time about the show ‘Zoo Quest’?
It was filmed in a zoo.
It showed animals in their natural environment.
It was filmed in colour and not black and white.
It was presented by David Attenborough.
Answers
1. When was David born? Tick one.
6th May 1928
8th May 1925
5th May 1926
8th May 1926
2. Why did David grow up living at the University College in Leicester? Tick one.
His father studied there.
They didn’t have a house.
His father was the head of the university.
David wanted to learn so they lived there.
3. Number the events from 1-5 to show the order that they appear in the text. The first one
has been done for you.
4. What was unusual at the time about the show ‘Zoo Quest’?
It was filmed in a zoo.
It showed animals in their natural environment.
It was filmed in colour and not black and white.
It was presented by David Attenborough.
8. Why do you think that the author of the text has written that David has had an amazing
career in television?
Pupils’ own responses, such as: I think the author said this because David has produced
lots of popular programmes over many years. He has helped to make a difference by
teaching people about important issues affecting the planet.
His Career
His Younger Years and Family Life After the war ended,
David returned to London and by
David Frederick Attenborough was
1952, he was working as a producer
born on 8th May 1926 in London. He
for the BBC. This was the beginning of
and his two brothers were raised on
his amazing career in television.
the campus of the University College
in Leicester where their father was a In 1954, David began making a
university principal and writer. successful television series called ‘Zoo
Quest’. The series filmed animals
Brothers in Broadcasting
in the wild, allowing viewers to see
David’s brother was Richard them in their natural environment in
Attenborough: an award-winning sometimes far-off and exotic locations.
actor and director.
BBC Two was created in 1965
and David started working as
David became interested in the natural
both controller and director of
world and animals from a young
programming. He continued to bring
age. By the age of seven, he had an
viewers educational programmes
impressive collection of birds’ eggs and
about nature and history. However,
fossils. Once he had finished school,
David resigned from the BBC in 1972
David studied natural sciences at the
to follow his own interests and work
University of Cambridge. However,
independently. David began to write
David was called to serve for two years
and produce many TV series on his
in the Royal Navy once he graduated.
own. His most successful programme
In 1950, David married Jane Oriel and
was ‘Life on Earth’, which first aired in
they had two children together.
1976. ‘Life on Earth’ was a series that
explored wildlife in its natural habitat
around the world. The show was very
popular and up to 500 million people
tuned in to watch it.
Glossary
broadcaster: Someone who appears in radio or television programmes.
Questions
1. Which jobs did David’s father have? Tick two.
actor
writer
university principal
broadcaster
2. How many children did David and his wife have? Tick one.
one
three
none
two
5. What job did David start when BBC Two was created?
6. ‘Zoo Quest’ filmed animals in the wild, allowing viewers to see animals in their natural
environment in sometimes far-off and exotic locations.
What does the word ‘exotic’ mean?
7. Why do you think that David was asked to speak at the COP26 climate change conference?
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Sir David Attenborough
Answers
1. Which jobs did David’s father have? Tick two.
actor
writer
university principal
broadcaster
2. How many children did David and his wife have? Tick one.
one
three
none
two
5. What job did David start when BBC Two was created?
David started working as both controller and director of programming.
6. ‘Zoo Quest’ filmed animals in the wild, allowing viewers to see animals in their natural
environment in sometimes far-off and exotic locations.
What does the word ‘exotic’ mean?
Pupils’ own responses, such as: The word ‘exotic’ means when something comes from a
far and distant part of the world.
7. Why do you think that David was asked to speak at the COP26 climate change conference?
Pupils’ own responses, such as: I think David was asked because he is a well-known
person and is respected by many. He has also produced lots of programmes where he
talks about climate change so people may view him as an expert in that area.
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