Sir David Attenborough: Broadcasting legend turns 98 and extends Guinness World Record

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Sir David Attenborough: Broadcasting legend turns 98 and extends Guinness World Record
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Sir David Attenborough has extended his Guinness World Record for the longest career as a TV presenter and longest career as a TV naturalist.

is celebrating his 98th birthday, as the TV broadcasting legend and naturalist extends his world record.

Sir David first appeared on television on 2 September 1953 on the BBC Children's Television show 'Animal Disguises'. In 2022, he was named a 'Champion of the Earth' by the UN’s Environment Programme in recognition of the environmentalist’s commitment to sharing stories about the natural world andTV producer Mike Gunton, who has worked alongside Sir David since the 1980s, told the Reuters news agency that the 98-year-old has no plans to retire.

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