There seems to be no stopping Sir David Attenborough, who has just been announced as the presenter of a new BBC One nature documentary.
Brand new five-part series The Green Planet will focus on the complex lives of plants, using groundbreaking time-lapse thermal cameras.
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The series - which is planned to air in 2021 - will see the 93-year-old tour America, Costa Rica, Croatia and Northern Europe, exploring everything from deserts to rainforests, and mountains to the frozen north.
David Attenborough says: "This is a wonderful opportunity to explore a neglected yet truly remarkable part of the natural world. Once again, the innovative approach of the BBC NHU and groundbreaking technology will reveal new and surprising wonders to the BBC One audience."
Mike Gunton, Executive Producer, added: "This series will take viewers into a world beyond their imagination - see things no eye has ever seen. The world of plants is a mind-blowing parallel universe; one that we can now bring to life using a whole range of exciting new camera technology. This is Planet Earth for plants!".
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The docuseries will look at 'time-traveller' planets including seeds that can outlive civilisations, how plants compete for life just as aggressively as animals, and nurture and care for their young.
The announcement comes just after it's been revealed a documentary based on the broadcaster's life is in the works.
A new film, by award-winning wildlife film-makers Silverback Films and global environmental organisation WWF, will tell the story of the 93-year-old natural historian's life, who the production call, "the man who has seen more of the natural world than any other."
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Aside from chronicling the broadcaster's extraordinary life, David Attenborough: A Life On Our Planet will also explore the colossal scale of humanity's impact on nature and the devastating changes he's seen throughout his lifetime.
The film is being called "Attenborough's witness statement for the natural world."
"I've had the most extraordinary life. It's only now that I appreciate how extraordinary," the national treasure has said of the film in a statement.
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The world premiere of the film will take place on Thursday 16th April 2020 at the Royal Albert Hall and will broadcast live to cinemas across the UK, Ireland, Netherlands, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, Denmark and Finland.
Sir David's dulcet tones are currently on screens as he hosts Seven Worlds, One Planet, based on Earth's seven continents.
Keep the Dave content coming, please.
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