"Filming the wildlife of London requires an intrepid, agile presenter, willing to lie on damp grass after dark to encounter hedgehogs, scale heights to hold a peregrine falcon chick, and stake out a Tottenham allotment to get within touching distance of wary wild foxes. Step forward Sir David Attenborough, who spent his 100th summer seeking out the hidden nature of his home city for an unusually personal and intimate BBC documentary."
"According to Loncraine, the film-making team ruled out certain ideas for pieces to camera on account of Attenborough's age but then discovered that their presenter was more than willing to try them. We'd have these ideas and think, OK can't do that' and then discover he was up for it and it was really great. I've worked with presenters in their 30s who would moan about that. He's fantastic."
Filming London wildlife required an intrepid, agile presenter willing to lie on damp grass after dark, climb heights with a peregrine chick and stake out allotments to approach foxes. Sir David Attenborough spent his 100th summer seeking hidden nature across his home city, appearing on camera more than in recent blockbusters and demonstrating enduring rapport with animals. He gently cups a harvest mouse, admires beavers in Ealing and watches young foxes at dusk. The production team adjusted ideas for his age but found him willing to attempt them. Locations include the Natural History Museum, parliament and Richmond Park ancient oaks.
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