David Attenborough: too much alarmism on environment a turn-off
by Jonathan Watts Global environment editor from on (#4276G)
Veteran broadcaster says Dynasties, his new BBC wildlife series, will be gripping, truthful and entertaining but not overtly campaigning
Sir David Attenborough, the world's most famous wildlife storyteller, believes repeated warnings about human destruction of the natural world can be a "turn-off" for viewers - a comment that is likely to reignite the debate about whether the veteran broadcaster's primary duty is to entertain or educate.
Ahead of the launch of Dynasties, a new five-part BBC documentary series, the presenter of Blue Planet II and Planet Earth II said the impact of habitat loss, climate change and pollution were evident everywhere, but sounding the alarm too often could be counterproductive.
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