Sir David Attenborough is replaced as the Planet Earth narrator as BBC announce major shake-up
Sir David Attenborough was replaced as narrator in a special episode of Planet Earth III on Monday.
The popular BBC nature documentary series, which first premiered in 2006, has undergone a major shake-up for its latest episode.
To celebrate Earth Day, children have adopted the story from legendary broadcaster and naturalist Sir David, 97.
Planet Earth III worked with BBC Children In Need, who selected schools that had helped raise funds to appear in the episode.
In the episode, which is now available on BBC iPlayer, you can hear 49 schoolchildren aged nine to 13 read from Sir David’s original scripts.
Sir David Attenborough was replaced as narrator in a special episode of Planet Earth III on Monday
The popular BBC nature documentary series, which first premiered in 2006, has undergone a major shake-up for its latest episode
The episode synopsis reads: ‘You don’t have to be Sir David Attenborough to become a voice for nature.’
Introducing the episode, the children said: ‘Welcome to a very special episode of Planet Earth III, narrated by schoolchildren from across Britain.
‘Because you don’t have to be Sir David Attenborough to become a voice for nature.
‘We can all speak for our beautiful planet Earth. It is one of the most powerful ways to help protect it.”
As part of the Become A Voice For Nature campaign, schools across the UK played the special episode in a virtual assembly.
Wildlife biologist and presenter Lizzie Daly, who is involved in the virtual meeting, said: ‘I’m thrilled to be presenting the live schools meeting Become a Voice for Nature on Earth Day!
‘I would encourage schools across the UK to download a ‘Become a Voice for Nature’ resource pack from the BBC Children in Need website and join us to hear more from the producers of Planet Earth III and more to learn about the planet, how it affects our society. lives and what we can do to protect them.
“I can’t wait to see you all there.”
To celebrate Earth Day, children have adopted the story of legendary broadcaster and naturalist Sir David, 97
Planet Earth III has teamed up with BBC Children In Need and selected 49 schoolchildren aged nine to 13 to read from Sir David’s original scripts
Claire Hoyle, director of income, marketing and communications at BBC Children In Need, said: ‘The Become A Voice For Nature campaign is about encouraging students from schools across the country to come together on Earth Day to learn more about protecting our planet and how we influence it. It.
‘We really wanted to be able to show our appreciation to schools who raise money for BBC Children In Need every year, so we’re delighted to be able to deliver this live meeting and we’re so excited to see students narrating this special episode.
‘A big thank you to all students and schools for their continued support and fundraising for BBC Children In Need.’
Sir David has won the hearts of the nation during his career, which began more than seventy years ago.
His nature documentaries have inspired people around the world to take a deeper interest in the nature around them, including plant and animal life.
The Planet Earth III: Narrated by Schoolchildren episode is now available to watch on BBC iPlayer and will air on BBC One on May 6.