Still life on Planet Earth for Attenborough at 97

Veteran confirmed to front new series

-  NICOLA METHVEN

SIR David Attenborough has been confirmed as the presenter of BBC1's landmark Planet Earth III at the age of 97.

The veteran broadcaster has started filming his introductory scenes and recording the narration of the much-anticipated wildlife series, due to air in the autumn.

Sir David fronted the original Planet Earth in 2006 and its sequel a decade later, and the latest has been nearly five years in the making due to delays amid the pandemic.

Executive producer Mike Gunton said: "Planet Earth wouldn't be Planet Earth without David, so I'm delighted he is presenting the third series.