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Sir David Attenborough is replaced as the Planet Earth narrator as BBC announce major shake-up


Sir David Attenborough has been replaced as the narrator on a special instalment of Planet Earth III on Monday.

Planet Earth III has collaborated with BBC Children In Need and have selected 49 schoolchildren ranging from ages nine to 13 to read from Sir David's original scripts Claire Hoyle, director of income, marketing and communications at BBC Children In Need, said: 'The Become A Voice For Nature campaign is about encouraging pupils from schools nationwide to come together on Earth Day to learn more about protecting our planet and how we impact it. 'We really wanted to be able to show our appreciation to schools who fundraise for BBC Children In Need each year, so we're delighted to be delivering this live assembly and we are so thrilled to see pupils voicing this special episode.

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