Sir David Attenborough - Memories of the University of Leicester

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  • čas přidán 31. 01. 2016
  • Sir David Attenborough grew up in College House on the campus of the University College, Leicester, where his father, Frederick, was principal.
    In this interview David talks about his memories of family life on the campus and his journey to become an educationalist just like his father.
    This film was produced by External Relations, University of Leicester.
    Filmed and Edited by Carl Vivian
    Produced by Jon Shears

Komentáře • 33

  • @elletuppen4844
    @elletuppen4844 Před 4 lety +10

    No surprise that Sir David comes from a family with those values of education and social conscience.
    Wonderful and irreplaceable! ❣️❣️❣️

  • @DivineSource444
    @DivineSource444 Před 7 lety +21

    A truly wonderful and inspiring man!

  • @rawhydemusic8620
    @rawhydemusic8620 Před 3 lety +4

    I could sit there and listen to his stories all day long.... What a treat that would be

  • @saozita50
    @saozita50 Před 7 lety +27

    Absolutely adore this gentleman, I could listen to him all day.

  • @MrProwler101477
    @MrProwler101477 Před 6 lety +12

    91 and still as sharp and more active than ever a true legend and a living icon of broadcast and naturalism he speaks with frank words and grace the sometimes difficult topics that humankind can glaringly see but deem much easier to ignore .. "We need to control our population or nature will control it for us "

  • @wakajawaka44
    @wakajawaka44 Před 6 lety +12

    It seems we owe a lot to Dr H H Gregory. Without him inspiring Sir David at an early age, we may never have experienced the wonderful programmes he and his team have presented to us over the years.

    • @rickybuhl3176
      @rickybuhl3176 Před 3 lety

      He reads his own memoirs in his audio book "Life On Air: Memoirs of a Broadcaster" - can not recommend it enough to anyone who enjoys his voice.

  • @Mpower20188
    @Mpower20188 Před 6 lety +10

    I love David, he's such a wonderful human. He makes me proud to be from Leicester

  • @albussd
    @albussd Před 7 lety +12

    A true gem of a person. Thanks for posting this interview!

  • @paulyk7092
    @paulyk7092 Před 3 lety

    Simply thank you Sir David for the many years I have spent watching, listening and been amazed by you kind Sir

  • @BibtheChib
    @BibtheChib Před 3 lety +1

    His father was indeed very wise in the way he coaxed David into following his own curiosity. I'll be keeping that in mind :)

  • @paulharvey2396
    @paulharvey2396 Před 3 lety

    Thank you Sir David for this wonderful conversation and sharing, and for inspiring me by your hard work for so many years, and continuing - if we are to make repairs and restorations to the planet we will all have to work a lot harder!

  • @miriambourke4505
    @miriambourke4505 Před 3 lety

    Sir David came from a loving family.I wish I had parents like that hold high valves. Sir David has a genlte soul

  • @janeling2526
    @janeling2526 Před 7 lety +8

    what a wonderful man shame there isn't mjore the like.

  • @cerileannewallace9387
    @cerileannewallace9387 Před 3 lety

    Sir David Attenborough is My Hero 🙂❤

  • @sekeriyasharif6593
    @sekeriyasharif6593 Před 3 lety +3

    I live in Leicester 🤗

  • @youssifjassim1814
    @youssifjassim1814 Před 4 lety +1

    Dear Mr. Sir David Attenborough:
    I just like to express my heartfelt admiration and gratitude to you. I have been eagerly watching and enjoying your documentary videos since I was 10 years old. Your god’s giving unique style, body language and knowledge to showcasing various characteristics of animals, species and their roles in the mutual interconnection system is really remarkable. I believe you are one of those chosen to do so. As a Muslim, I strongly believe that ALLAH Almighty is the creator, the keeper of the whole universe and everything else it it. No other associates nor partners with him. Consequently, must be solely worshipped, feared and given all credit ,acknowledgment and gratitude. I know that you aren’t a religious man as you stated in one of your TV interviews, but in my opinion you don’t have to be a religious to give credit to God. Just let nature’s instincts kick.
    We all going die sooner or later. As a Muslim, I believe in judgement day as well as the
    eternal life after death. (Another
    life). I also believe that we all going to meet God almighty individually and therefore we will be held accountable for our actions. And everyone will get a fair return for good or bad behaviors. In conclusion, I would like you put all our religion and cultural differences aside and think this matter over. What if I was telling you was true? And that you were convinced and embraced Islam, therefor you will be one those lucky survivors in the other eternal life. Now It’s up to you sir.
    Because I like you very much, I strongly feel obligated to inform you that. I wish you all the best.
    I will keep watching, enjoying your documentary videos no matter what your response is.
    Best regards.
    Youssif Jassim
    Saudi Arabia

    • @scatman9166
      @scatman9166 Před 4 lety

      Youssif Jassim this video is 4 years old and isn’t owned by him, he’s not going to see this message

    • @youssifjassim1814
      @youssifjassim1814 Před 4 lety

      Scatman you are right. My message should have been addressed to Mr. Attenborough instead. Plz accept my apology dear. Nevertheless, do happen to know his email address or his channel? Much appreciative Sir.

  • @balmoraltowers
    @balmoraltowers Před měsícem

    Sir David is going to Heaven 😊🥰

  • @anuradhainamdar8967
    @anuradhainamdar8967 Před 3 lety

    As a admirer of Sir David Attenborough as well as a Indian and lover of Indian jungle I think he may be having the Jim Corbett omnibus ,as well as read William Blake poem on Indian Tiger " Tyger, Tyger, burning bright, in the forest of the night ".

  • @PrivateAckbar
    @PrivateAckbar Před 5 lety +3

    His upbringing sounds like Lyra in The Northern Lights.

  • @stevenwatsham5973
    @stevenwatsham5973 Před rokem

    Quite chuffed that David has connections with the University that has accepted me to read an Archaeology MA..
    Love the fact that Leicester started life as a Lunatic Asylum... I'll fit right in .. lol

  • @christinedegarmo4714
    @christinedegarmo4714 Před 3 lety

    Love this man! That portrait behind him is distracting though, kinda just sittin there looking at the camera. 🤭

  • @phoebusapollo4677
    @phoebusapollo4677 Před 2 lety

    Seen

  • @dingodundee1212
    @dingodundee1212 Před 2 lety

    His brother did the world a great service by bringing Dinosaurs back from extinction.

  • @boadicea5856
    @boadicea5856 Před 5 lety +2

    I predict you will live ten more years because of your vitality and besides I need to come to England to meet you or I be quite disappointed.

  • @jacksmorrow2724
    @jacksmorrow2724 Před 4 lety

    When you can say you went to the same school .......