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Attenborough at 100: "Working with him was utterly thrilling" - The Saturday Story

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The Story
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May 9, 2026
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Summary

Very few people get to see David Attenborough behind the scenes. Tony Lee Moral did, starting out as a young researcher alongside him at Bristol’s legendary Natural History Unit. As Attenborough turns 100, what's it like to observe him in his natural habitat? Tony reflects on the charm, curiosity, exacting standards and quiet humanity that made him such a remarkable person to work with. This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: http://thetimes.com/thestory Read by: Tony Lee Moral. Producer: Dave Creasey. We want to hear from you - email: [email protected] Read more: David Attenborough at 100 — we’ve been lucky to watch him roam this planet Clips: BBC. Photo: Getty Images. This podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday Times. To enjoy unlimited digital access to all our journalism subscribe  here . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.