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‘A true pinch-me moment’: memories of David Attenborough as he turns 100
Stories of chance encounters at home and abroad and the influence of his programmes around the world With David Attenborough celebrating his 100th birthday on Friday, we asked people to share their memories of him. Some recalled chance encounters, while others spoke of the abiding influence his programmes have had on them. Here are some of the responses. Continue reading...

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Stories of chance encounters at home and abroad and the influence of his programmes around the world With David Attenborough celebrating his 100th birthday on Friday, we asked people to share their memories of him. Some recalled chance encounters, while others spoke of the abiding influence his programmes have had on them. Here are some of the responses. Continue reading...
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According to The Guardian’s linked item, ‘A true pinch-me moment’: memories of David Attenborough as he turns 100, Stories of chance encounters at home and abroad and the influence of his programmes around the world With David Attenborough celebrating his 100th birthday on Friday, we asked people to share their memories of him. Some recalled chance encounters, while others spoke of the abiding influence his programmes have had on them. Here are some of the responses. Continue reading…
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