David Attenborough
Awards & Honours
5
Awards Won
5
Honours
3
Rankings
5
Covers
3
Records
Sir David Attenborough's career is marked by a remarkable collection of honors that reflect his unparalleled contribution to broadcasting and natural history. He is the only person to have won BAFTA Awards for programs in black and white, color, HD, and 3D. His series Planet Earth II and Blue Planet II each won multiple BAFTAs and Emmys, setting records for natural history programming. In 2020, he received a Peabody Award for his lifetime of work, and his centenary in 2026 was celebrated with tributes from around the world. He holds the record for the most BAFTA TV Awards won by an individual, with over 10 wins.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Knight Bachelor
Knighted for services to broadcasting.
Order of Merit
One of the highest honors in the UK, awarded for exceptional service.
Companion of Honour
Awarded for major contributions to the arts, sciences, or public life.
Honorary Degree
Doctor of Science honoris causa.
Induction into Television Hall of Fame
Recognized for his impact on television.
Rankings & Lists
Greatest Briton of All Time
Most Admired Person in the World
Top 100 Most Influential People
Magazine Covers
TIME
2019-01-10
David Attenborough: The Voice of the Planet
Radio Times
2020-10-05
David Attenborough: A Life on Our Planet
National Geographic
2021-04-01
The Green Planet
The Guardian Weekend
2022-09-10
Attenborough at 96
BBC Wildlife
2023-03-01
Wild Isles Special
Records & Feats
Oldest person to receive a BAFTA TV Award
At age 92, he won the BAFTA TV Award for Best Factual Series for Blue Planet II.
Most BAFTA TV Awards won by an individual
He has won over 10 BAFTA TV Awards, more than any other individual.
First person to have presented natural history series in black and white, color, HD, and 4K
His career spans all major broadcast formats.