Sir David Attenborough 'overwhelmed' by 100th birthday greetings – audio
Sir David Attenborough has released an audio message thanking the public for the flood of goodwill messages sent in the run-up to his 100th birthday.
The veteran broadcaster said he had expected to celebrate quietly, but expressed gratitude for the well-wishes he had received.
Attenborough, who was born on 8 May 1926, joined the BBC in 1952 and went on to become one of the world's most respected and influential wildlife presenters
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Attenborough marks 100th birthday
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