Over the course of his illustrious career, legendary broadcaster Sir David Attenborough has brought the wonders of the natural world into the homes of millions.
And while his influence continues to be felt around the globe, the naturalist's own story can be traced back to the East Midlands, particularly Leicestershire.
From clambering up rocks in Bradgate Park, to fossil hunting on a disused railway line, Sir David's love and curiosity for nature bloomed in the county.
As he turns 100 years old, the BBC explores how Sir David was shaped by the place he once called home - and where he "learned to love wildlife".
It was on a train, while mischievously skipping school - or "playing hooky", as he called it - that a young Sir David unwittingly discovered his ancestral home.
