"In the old days... it was a basic, cardinal fact that producers didn't have opinions. When I was producing natural history programmes, I didn't use them as vehicles for my own opinion. They were factual programmes"
- David Attenborough
About this Quote
This quote by David Attenborough reflects on the traditional approach to producing nature programs. He specifies that in the past, it was extensively accepted that producers need to not have personal viewpoints and need to instead focus on presenting accurate info. Attenborough himself stuck to this concept while producing natural history programs, utilizing them exclusively as a way to inform and inform audiences about the natural world. This quote highlights the shift in the media landscape, where individual viewpoints and biases are now more common in shows. Attenborough's words function as a tip of the importance of providing objective and accurate information in the media.
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