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Naturalist David Attenborough travels around the world to tell the story of the evolution of life on the planet, beginning in the South American rainforest.
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BBC celebrating Life on Earth at 50 with hopes David Attenborough will be involved
The broadcaster's acclaimed documentary first premiered in 1979.
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Celebrating 60 years of BBC Two – birthplace of Fawlty Towers, Life on Earth & Line of Duty
Writing in this week's Radio Times magazine, Caroline Frost pays tribute to the channel's rich history of launching TV gems.
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David Attenborough's 10 best series from Planet Earth to Dynasties
How many have you seen?
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Project Hail Mary ending explained: Does Ryland Grace survive and does he return to earth?
Ryan Gosling’s goes through the ringer in his new sci-fi adventure, but does he make it out alive?
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Ocean with David Attenborough releases first look for Earth Day - watch now
The film is being released in cinemas to coincide with Attenborough's 99th birthday.
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Planet Earth III: Release date, trailer and latest news
Here's everything you need to know about Planet Earth III.
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David Attenborough issues "overwhelmed" response to huge number of birthday messages as he turns 100
Happy birthday, Sir David!
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This week's Radio Times guest editor says it's time to wake up
It's time to wake up, says Chris Packham, our guest editor of this week's RT. Here's his message to all readers.
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The BBC lines up Planet Earth III for 2022
The new series will be “the most ambitious natural history landmark ever undertaken by the BBC” and joins a raft of new commissions
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Inside the new must-watch David Attenborough documentary as the icon turns 100
From mountain gorillas to military tanks, Sir David Attenborough's wildest adventures are revisited in a new documentary to celebrate his 100th birthday.
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BBC confirms slate of Sir David Attenborough shows to celebrate icon's 100th birthday
The broadcaster will celebrate his landmark birthday in May.
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New David Attenborough series Secret Garden gets official release date
There is nothing cosier than a David Attenborough documentary.
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David Attenborough – 7 covers from a seven-decade career
Sir David Attenborough will celebrate his 100th birthday this month.
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David Attenborough at 100: The voice of nature – and his increasingly urgent climate warning
How seven decades of natural history became a call to action.
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Attenborough at 100: Chris Packham and more of TV's best wildlife experts mark David Attenborough's birthday
The next generation of broadcasters share birthday tributes to the man who inspired them all.
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Ant & Dec lose National Television Awards 2026 once more - to a television legend
We have a feeling the duo won't be begrudging of this result.
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Doctor Who season 15 will explore Ruby's PTSD – Millie Gibson teases new episode
Ruby will return in episode 4, called Lucky Day.
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King Charles and the natural world collide in heartwarming David Attenborough birthday tribute
Attenborough was treated to quite the birthday surprise.
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Doctor Who companions in order: From Susan Foreman to Belinda Chandra
Meet the brave and fearless companions of the Doctor.
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Don't Look Up ending explained: Does the comet hit Earth?
Jennifer Lawrence and Leonardo DiCaprio star in Netflix dark comedy Don’t Look Up, but how does it end? **Spoilers within**
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Liz Bonnin reflects on the moment David Attenborough was handed a gun to shoot a caiman - and an explosion followed
Liz Bonnin will be among the stars marking Sir David Attenborough’s milestone birthday in a TV special hosted by Kirsty Young from the Royal Albert Hall.
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Why can’t we get enough of TV's crime-solving vicars in the likes of Grantchester and Father Brown?
A cosy whodunnit on the surface, Grantchester — like Father Brown — uses village murders as a gateway to bigger questions of faith, morality and human frailty, proving TV’s clerical sleuths are about far more than solving crimes.
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Lucifer at 10: Tom Ellis breaks down beloved show's devoted fanbase, survival skills, and enduring legacy
Speaking exclusively to RadioTimes for the show’s 10th anniversary, Tom Ellis opens up about the show’s survival instincts – and the role he almost played instead.
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Chris Packham reveals one TV show to watch – and it's not what you think
Have you been tuning in?
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