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David Attenborough's Work With The BBC Has Made Him An Absolute Baller

David Attenborough's Work With The BBC Has Made Him An Absolute Baller

He's loaded.

James Dawson

James Dawson

Sir David Attenborough has been revealed as one of BBC's biggest earners with the naturalist's production firm, called David Attenborough Productions, announcing pre-tax income of £1.1m last year, according to the Mail.

Alongside it's work with the BBC, the millionaire's production company has also worked with broadcaster Sky.

The 90-year-old has been making documentaries since 1952 and last year saw the release of Planet Earth II, the hugely successful follow up to Planet Earth released in 2006.

The Sunday Times reported that his daughter Susan confirmed the figures but made it clear the money came from other sources including Sky, and not just the BBC.

Sir David has previously spoken out against the pay packets offered by the license-fee funded corporation, saying in 2013 that the large salaries of BBC management were a 'huge embarrassment' but it would be a 'catastrophe' if the organisation's funding was cut.

A proposed new royal charter would see the BBC forced to reveal the wages of its staff and 'talent' who earn more than £150,000 per year; however a loophole emerged as the BBC announced its 'BBC Studios' production wing was to become an independent subsidiary.

BBC Studios produces hit programmes including Doctor Who and Strictly Come Dancing, and by becoming independent it would mean presenters such as Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daley would be exempt from revealing their salaries.

Anyway, I can't be the only one getting bored talking about the salaries of people who work at the BBC, so here's a video of Sir David describing the time he was charged by a rhino...

Credit: BBC

What do you reckon, is he worth the money? We think so.

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