Sir David Attenborough, 94, ‘is working on BBC nature programme at home by filming in his garden and recording in a homemade sound-proof room amid coronavirus crisis’
Sir David Attenborough is reportedly working on his forthcoming BBC One show Perfect Planet from his Richmond home in lockdown amid the coronavirus crisis.
The iconic natural historian, 94, is said to be filming links in his garden and is also recording voice-overs for the show from a room which he has made sound-proof by taping a duvet to the walls as a dubbing mixer works outside.
Speaking to The Mirror on Tuesday, BBC natural history commissioning editor Jack Bootle said he was ‘confident’ in finishing work on the five-part series in time for it to air without any delays.
DIY: Sir David Attenborough ‘is working on new BBC nature programme at home by recording in his garden and in a sound-proof room amid the COVID-19 crisis’, it was reported on Tuesday
He explained: ‘I am confident that it will hit the screens. There’s small amounts of filming that remains to be done with Sir David and of course he also needs to record the voiceover.
‘And there are some challenges involved with doing that during a time of lockdown. Assuming no disasters happen, that series will air as planned in the autumn, which we’re all very excited about.’
MailOnline have contacted the BBC and David’s representatives for comment.
Doing his part: The natural historian, 94, is said to be recording voice-overs for BBC One’s Perfect Planet from a room which he has made sound-proof by taping a duvet to the walls
Perfect Planet is set to explore Earth and all its wonders, examining what it is that makes it a perfect planet and how it operates.
Showing how forces of nature such as ocean currents and the weather drive and shape the Earth’s diversity of life, it will also reveal how animals are able to perfectly adapt to their given environments.
Set in regions across the world, Perfect Planet will take viewers on a visual journey that is sure to excite them, while its fifth episode will focus on the impact human life has had on Earth.
Earlier this year, Sir David said of the show in a statement: ‘Oceans, sunlight, weather and volcanoes – together these powerful yet fragile forces allow life to flourish in astonishing diversity.
‘They make Earth truly unique – a perfect planet. Our planet is one in a billion, a world teeming with life.
‘But now, a new dominant force is changing the face of Earth: humans. To preserve our perfect planet we must ensure we become a force for good.’
Perfect Planet is set to air on BBC One and Discovery later this year.
Exciting: BBC natural history commissioning editor Jack Bootle said he was ‘confident’ in finishing work with Sir David on the five-part series in time for it to air without any delays