BBC to broadcast special for Sir David Attenborough's 100th birthday.

A live BBC event will broadcast on May 8, 2026, from London’s Royal Albert Hall to celebrate Sir David Attenborough’s 100th birthday. Hosted by Kirsty Young, the 90-minute program will feature appearances by Sir Michael Palin, Steve Backshall, and Chris Packham, along with musical performances by the BBC Concert Orchestra and artists like Bastille and Sigur Ros. The special will highlight iconic scores from Attenborough’s documentaries, including Planet Earth II and Frozen Planet II, honoring his global impact on wildlife broadcasting.