Breakfast Wrap: Sir David Attenborough turns 100

About this episode

The episode celebrates David Attenborough's 100th birthday while discussing current events in Iran and the return of Islamic State families to Australia.

Today the beloved English broadcaster and natural historian David Attenborough celebrates 100 years on this earth and a lifetime of achievements. We hear from one of his closest collaborators. We also follow developments in Iran with a former US diplomat, and get the latest on the Islamic State families who've now returned to Australia. Recap the morning's news, politics and global affairs with the Breakfast Wrap.

People in this episode

Host: ABC Australia

Guest: former US diplomat

Topics covered

• David Attenborough
• Iran
• Islamic State
• news recap
• global affairs
• politics

Keywords

• David Attenborough
• Iran
• Islamic State
• news
• politics
• global affairs

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: ABC Australia, Islamic State

Places: Iran, Australia

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