David Attenborough - Achievements, Awards and Recognition

Achievements, Awards and Recognition

Styles and honours
  • David Attenborough, CBE (1974–1983)
  • David Attenborough, CBE, FRS (1983–1985)
  • Sir David Attenborough, CBE, FRS (1985–1991)
  • Sir David Attenborough, CVO, CBE, FRS (1991–1996)
  • Sir David Attenborough, CH, CVO, CBE, FRS (1996–2005)
  • Sir David Attenborough, OM, CH, CVO, CBE, FRS (2005–)

Attenborough's contribution to broadcasting and wildlife film-making has brought him international recognition. He has been called "the great communicator, the peerless educator" and "the greatest broadcaster of our time". His programmes are often cited as an example of what public service broadcasting should be, even by critics of the BBC, and have influenced a generation of wildlife film-makers.

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