Who could or should replace David Attenborough when the time comes?

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This is a paradox of a thread really. Because we know he is irreplaceable. There will never be another like him. Though one day we should have figureheads who make us aware of the beauty that is all around us. Before we destroy it.

I have contemplated this question for some time. It has been raised before on MN (at least I think so). It came to me last night.

Monty Don.

He is engaging, sincere and loves nature. Importantly I don't think he is into himself.

Is he a good choice? Who would you nominate?

Shut this thread down op. Cannot.handle.

Greta Thunberg absolutely. She’s already the driving force behind a massive, massive climate emergency acknowledgment and she’s 16!

But yeah. I like Levison....

Greta Thunberg or Steve Backshall

Although I find the death of my hero so very sad

Not Monty Don! It would have to be someone passionate about animals for a start. But don’t worry David’s going to live forever!

Didn't Attenborough say that he thought Brian Cox should be his replacement?

Ben Fogle

Did someone mention Levison? Fans self. Joking apart, he was the first person that came to mind for me.

amp.theguardian.com/media/2013/jan/30/david-attenborough-brian-cox

He did!

Yeah....I have thought about Brian Cox. But I am not sure he has the depth to be honest. He is a nice guy. Just a bit aloof.

I would love to see Greta one day. I would love her to go out in the world and strengthen her core. Monty could sit for her in the meantime.

Not Monty Don. He has far too high an opinion of himself.

Oh no. Brian Cox gives me the creepd, it's his soft voice and damp lips.

Impossible to find anyone even close to his standard tbh. Honestly don't think there's anyone alive who could. He's a one off.

creeps

Replace him for what....??? Doing HIS tv programme. Noooo. When he dies so does "Life on Earyh" or whatever he calls it nowadays. And isn't Monty Don a gardener ?? Hardly the same thing. Prof Brian Cox is an astronomer. Ditto.

Is his brother still alive ?? I believe he makes a good film or two.

Ben Fogle or Paul O'grady

Personally I think it's selfish of him not to have stepped aside earlier.

Alan Carr

Noooo. David Attenborough is basically his own genre.

Nature programmes may continue but there won't be a replacement David Attenborough. It's like asking who's the next Don Bradman in cricket.

Gordon Buchanan. I think he has been a camera man for DA. I watched his recent series and I would say it is up there with anything DA has done.

Alan Carr and Paul O'Grady ? I hope that is a joke. Chris Packham would be a good choice.

David Attenborough is irreplaceable in my opinion. There are some good tv presenters around but he's got this presence and a voice I could listen to all day. BoudiccaKate do you mean Levison Wood? If so he is hot! Love Ben Fogle, Steve Backshall and Gordon Buchanan but they'll never be in the same league as DA

I think the planet might just give out when he does to be honest.

Brahumbug forgot about Chris Packham. Love him too. It's no to Great for me. She's just not engaging enough.

It will never need to happen because he is eternal.