David Attenborough - NTA Special Award Part 2

[manwithouthat44]

hahaha I lolled so hard at david's story bout the tribe "I walked towards this screaming hord of men, and I stuck out my hand and said 'good afternoon' " xD hahahaha with the brittish accent n that, hilarious.

[Blahblahbox1]

I cried, this was so beautiful

[thestranger4812]

I'd go so far as to say that David Attenborough is the greatest man alive.

[tahirdobaz]

who the hell in this world dislike SIR david attenborough...

[juanpazongochulo]

He is THE man!!!!!

[jimmyti9cer]

IT'S CALLED AN ORCA!!!

[blairisking]

how cool would it b to meet him??????

[BenThomasFoster]

Planet Earth is easily the greatest Natural documentary ever made. i'm putting a downer on it but all he did was add that gerougous voice of his on it... he didn't make it so to speak

[USABradUSA]

@BenThomasFoster

dude, he didnt sit at home on the sofa, watch the vid and put his voice to it, he's actually been out there in the harshest of environments hes been behind the camera's and infront of them, and without his knowledge that he has shared with us, conservation and animal protection wouldnt be at the level its at today, so research the amount of effort and time he has put into his career before you speak

[nemesis4825]

His pure respect and love towards all the animlas and nature is so moving. He seems as though he is the fater to/of all the animals.

He will smile at animals as if they are his own childrens. He doen't treat down becuase he knows that we are all precious, human, animlas, so on. I think that's what we need to be as well if we want to save the earth.

[coconwo]

Having been very fortunate to have met this great man several times I have to tell you all what you see on TV is the real man. No airs and graces or celebrity ego just a very humble and wise man, he's a example to us all. Sir David if I had the power to grant immortality to one man, the gift would be rightly yours. Thank you for your inspiration and passion.

JH

[racenemo]

David will be there forever, decades after him his documentaries will be teaching us

[userwl2850]

i wish he could do another 50 years. the greatest atheist alive today.

[fauxtechnology]

sigur ros!

[mainandmizzen]

Just a wonderful, utterly watchable individual. He is this universal, incredibly benevolent father figure who seems to be able bridge the gap between humans and the natural world so effortlessly. If only there were more like him.

[cyeber2004]

2 words Simply Awesome!

[593OLYMPUS]

Sir David is one of the greatest Briton's ever,and one of the most genuinely modest men I have ever seen in front of a camera. He alone got me interested in the world's wildlife - I only wish I could have seen David with his good friend ( and his fan ) Steve Irwin together in front of the same camera. At least we know the respect they had 4 each other. He is also the finest ambassador for his country also with his work, unlike many famous people. My hero too - Sir David Attenborough.

[Dragosani44]

My hero.

[TheEvolvedMind]

What's the song playing  during the video? It's beautiful.

[TheEvolvedMind]

* I mean the LAST song.

[meanvince]

Hoppipola by Sigur Ros

[dmx011]

that must have been so crazy to have all those crazy indians with spears running at you. and he sticks out his hand like a gentleman.LOL

hes figgin awsome!!

[lissi88]

This great man is my hero. Living legend

[drugyguy]

I put on Sir David's documentary on the comp and go to sleep while listening to him narrating (japan's secreat garden)

[Densegrandeduvan]

This man is my biggest idol!

[StinkyKnobcheese]

Sir David should be made a Lord.

[thedarkdiez]

Grasias por acernos ver las maravillas de nuestro planeta ,cada dia uno aprende mas

por eso que dios te bendiga

[Anairofdeath]

the man is a living legend....what a man

[eddtoro]

What he did in the trials of life series was like no nature videos I had ever seen. He taught me things no one else had. He also has such a distinctive and pleasing voice.

[Lurk58]

As much as I can hate youtube at times because of the constant bickering and negative comments made I am glad to see at least one video where the consensus is basically unanimous. And no one deserves this respect as much as Attenborough.

[lsleofmannman]

who ever are they going to replace him?

[SamCoreJ]

Im in awe of his work. Time and time again he makes astounding programs delivered with such honesty and intelligence. A true gem of our time.

[shantanuy]

Its such a Marvel to watch & hear the divine voice of Sir David he is an extraordinary Homo-sapien alive today...How relentless he's been throughout the last 50 or so years in bring us closer to the Natural World is astounding...He 's the most travelled man on the face of this planet..I hope he stays in the best of Health in the years to come i'd love to meet the Legend some day....He's my Hero for Life

[bluemaracuja]

Sob! How could anyone watch that and not cry? I am glad there are people in the world like Sir David, and Steve Irwin and his family.

[gautamcit]

I am crying. I owe it to personally for whatever I am now as a person. Thanks

[parked4u]

Thanks for posting this Video, We all owe you really.

[DAVIDRUIZ09]

You are my Hero Sir David Anttenborough.

[collumww]

Third time starting this comment. I can't find the words. I've never seen such fabulous work: Warmhearted, intelligent, humane, beautifully done, simply beautiful. It's as good as it gets, and he's as good as people ever get.

[Jakobibinotch]

can't agree more i love this guy

[meanvince]

The first 35 seconds of this clip show how, once, there were English gentlemen on this planet. What a wonderful species they were. Also, I read the comments here and I doubt, anywhere on YouTube, there is another clip that evokes such unanimous opinion. What an amazing man.

[isawienilmen]

Well deserved is a complete understatement. I have been bought up watching his brilliant documentaries he is such an inspiration. I've just started university studying zoology, and it is his beautiful documentaries which helped me realise why I love this subject so much...

David Attenborough is the sole inspiration for me to study zoology, and I am so grateful to him for helping me realise that I want to work in conservation and wild animals... Thank you Sir David!!

[Drwhofan1971]

a marvellous tribute to a marvellous man

[mcplump]

thanks for the post.. we owe this guy

[mcplump]

we owe u sir david.. big time.

[Dragosani44]

A legend. No other word to describe him.

[mcorney]

personally i dont think a lifetime achievement award is enough!!!! This man has made some of the world's greatest programmes and has shown us things we that hollywood couldn't produce all I can say is thankyou sir attenborough you are a legend

[mambuduomally]

never has there been someone who deserves a lifetime achievement award more. he is an institution in the UK, influenced and inspired so many people and enriched the lifes of possibly everyone to ever watch his shows.

there is no-one in this world i idolise more, ad i only wish i could see just a fraction of the things this man has

[recorderdevoix]

Growing up in Michigan in the '70s and 80's I recall watching many an episode of National Geographic, Jacques Cousteau, and Mutual of Ohmaha's Wild Kingdom. But why didn't we have Attenborough? Was he ever known in the States like those I've mentioned?

[meanvince]

Makes me cry every time. What a man. What a life. Unmatchable.

[keepthemusicplaying0]

A charismatic knowledgeable man whose contribution to our curiosity about the animal world has been very instructive. We're much richer for his constant presence in our homes - generations should be thankful to him :-) And thanks to you for posting this video!

[parked4u]

what song plays in this?

[banoksvergin]

idol sir david

[micksimensky]

you gotta love that man

[orgminyak]

its by sigur ros... so is the song played in the 1st part

[fikiroso]

what song plays in this?

[smokeysilk]

i've tried but cant express the amount of admiration and respect this man deserves. he really is a legend, with most people young or old.

[stevieu83]

It's terribly difficult, isn't it :) From a young child, I was mesmerised by his documentaries and his passion, respect and understanding of the natural world. A wonderful, wonderful man!

He leaves me awestruck every time. Here's to him, Carl Sagan, Stephen Hawking and all these wonderful minds that grace and have graced this small, yet beautiful home we call Earth. Cheers! :)

[stevieu83]

"Our loyalties are to the species and the planet. We speak for Earth. Our obligation to survive is owed not just to ourselves but also to that Cosmos, ancient and vast, from which we spring." - Carl Sagan

[alal22000]

He has truly changed the way we see animals, plants and the problems surrounding the world.

[philly500go]

cmon hes ok

[Custador]

What an absolute legend that man is... Grown up with him all my life, love him to bits :)

[ellabridgie]

Sir David Attenborough for ruler of the world!!!!

[IAmADalek]

Sir David Attenborough has changed my life so much, I used to be almost oblivious to the worlds Animals but thanks to the Blue Whale footage he got, I've changed, theres nothing more I'd like to do then protect a species (What ever species it is).

David Attenborough deserves much more then a knighthood, he is a gentlemen and deserves this award beyond belief, every DVD I have of his is played at least once a month and he is my hero.

Thankyou Sir Attenborough.

[nicegirlfromiceland]

David is an inspiration.. ive been hooked on buying his series, now i got all of them.. i hear he is making one now, but it seems it will be his last, as i read he is retiring, but we'll see how it'll turn out.. i will miss him... but be extremely thankful for his amazing work, it makes my heart warm up to see this... it's exactly what i want for him.. for him to receive this type of honoring... and what makes me really amazed.. is that steve was inspired by him! i love that...

[vardesigns]

What can I say about the legendary Sir David Attenborough! He is a true inspiration. :)

[426611]

well said

[shaunush]

An utter genious. I have enjoyed many a sunday roast with him to teach me

[Joseypost1983]

yep Genious

[PBDPBD]

I think the way he has been described in these comments has been right on target. Brilliant, an icon, genius, a true inspiration, and a legend. David Attenborough deserved this award and he deserves many more, and I just hope that people heed his message.

[SquirrelTales]

A legend, it would've been nice if Sir David had paid tribute to Steve Irwin upon accepting the award, nevermind it was still great. What TV was meant to be about.

[ukoffline]

full of inspirationan. I respect him ...

[dealerdave69]

very moving, its a privilige to be educated in this way. his gift is insight, and we should use it and protect it. a living legend. well done David, and thanks you tuber for adding this video.

[2Dlion]

Wow, the ending made me totally cry just now...hes a genius and a true inspiration to mankind.

[baltomike]

David is an inspirational icon to me, I am doing Film & TV partically on the impression he has left on me.

[usenetposts]

At least one person has been given proper recognition before dying. He is all about life on this planet, so it's appropriate that he is recognised while still alive on this planet.

[MrPuffin]

All the music is by the Icelandic band Sigur Rós

[sh3zzz]

Such a brilliant man.

[eejayo]

Oh ok, don't worry, thanks anyway!

[eejayo]

He really deserved that award, and it was so moving when Steve Irwin's wife came on to present the award - it made it very special.

Do you have any more clips from the NTA awards - such as the best factual programme award?

Thanks eejayo

[RupertJones]

Sorry, I have deleted everything else from the video, keeping just this segment, as this was the highlight of the show for me.