In celebration of Earth Day, the upcoming episode of BBC’s Planet Earth III will showcase a unique twist: 50 children between the ages of 9 and 13 will take over narration duties. This marks a departure from the series’ longtime narrator, the beloved Sir David Attenborough, who recently turned 98.
The episode, titled ‘Planet Earth III: Narrated By Kids,’ will feature children from select schools who have actively participated in fundraising efforts for BBC Children In Need. The children’s involvement symbolizes their voices speaking up for the planet’s well-being.
The episode begins with an introduction from the young narrators, emphasizing that one doesn’t need to be Sir David Attenborough to advocate for nature. They believe that everyone can play a role in protecting our planet, and speaking up on its behalf is one impactful way to do so.
Earth Day was observed on April 22nd this year, and the Planet Earth episode narrated by the children is set to air on BBC One on May 6th. Sir David Attenborough has made significant contributions to the world of nature documentaries, particularly through his work on the ‘Life on Earth’ and ‘Planet Earth’ series. In recent years, his focus has shifted to addressing concerns about the Earth’s future, as evidenced in the Netflix series ‘Our Planet,’ where he warned that inaction on climate change could lead to societal collapse.
