The great naturalist, who is about to turn 100, is still surprised by wildlife in his new series about British gardens. But not every pet owner will be happy with his top tips
Whenever David Attenborough speaks, the world listens – so his latest BBC programme, which heralds the broadcaster’s 100th birthday, is bound to attract attention.
Secret Garden, which features five different UK gardens, might not be what people normally expect from Attenborough, says the show’s series producer, Bill Markham, as “there’s no lions and tigers”.
But he hopes it is “much more relatable” as it focuses on where Attenborough’s interest in natural history began: on home turf, with the veteran presenter stressing the importance of what is happening “right on our doorsteps”. He reveals that “some British gardens are almost as diverse as a tropical rainforest” and that “our gardens cover a greater area than all of our national nature reserves combined”.
The programme aims to ease eco-anxiety, featuring changes viewers can make to help wildlife, including some which people might find contentious.
