Sir David Attenborough, 96, is not retiring, according to a Wild Isles producer.
The beloved broadcaster has been delivering broadcasts for more than eight decades, and he’s not about to quit now.
Wild Isles, Sir David’s latest offering, follows the 96-year-old and his amazing crew as they attempt to capture incredible wildlife, intriguing plantlife, and stunning surroundings that are extremely near to home.
Sir David was able to go on location during the production, albeit there were fears for his health at one time due to the spread of avian flu and his proximity to birds.
Nonetheless, all worked out in the end, and the series was completed without a so-called extra episode, which the BBC rejected despite rumours to the contrary.
A producer from the show appeared on Lorraine before of the final episode of Wild Isles airing, and insisted that it would not be the last of Sir David’s broadcasts.
When host Ranvir Singh questioned: ‘This is a very special moment because we think this is the last time he is going to do an in-person camera documentary?’
He replied: ‘Well I don’t know! David will keep going as long as he can.’
‘He’s not retiring, that’s for sure,’ he added.
He went on to explain about a special moment ending Wild Isles, in which Sir David drew near to little seabirds in the ‘dark of night’.
‘It’s a very, very special place and we wanted something for David to finish the show with,’ he said.
Sir David had to climb up 87 concrete steps to watch the birds take flight in the middle of the night, having to lie on a ‘cold, wet mud’ from 10.30pm to 2.30am.
‘He loved it, he absolutely loved it. To be there with the animals and watch them, that’s classic David Attenborough isn’t it.’
Wild Isles airs Sunday at 7pm on BBC One, while Lorraine airs weekdays from 9am on ITV1.