Incredible new waxwork unveiled to honour Sir David Attenborough

A new waxwork of the much-loved natural history broadcaster Sir David Attenborough has been unveiled by Madame Tussauds London - over 30 years since his first waxwork was released in 1992.

The new waxwork was unveiled surrounded by 1,500 species of plants and trees at the Urban Jungle in London's Barbican Conservatory to honour Sir David's conservation work. The wax figure is dressed in a light blue shirt and khaki trousers and wears a working watch.

Sir David's new waxwork is set to appear at Madam Tussauds London from 20th October in a 'soon-to-be-revealed zone' alongside 'fellow icons that have shaped British culture' - including Princess Diana and Lewis Hamilton.

Jo Kinsey, studio manager at Madame Tussauds London, said: "We've created a new figure of Sir David 31 years later - it's a testament to who he is and his enduring role in British culture.

"To create the figure of Sir David, we have a team of up to 25 artists working together at any one time. It's super important that we pay attention to every detail in each and every figure, and especially with Sir David, there is so many details that actually make the figure what it is.

"We've got the lovely creases in the shirt and the trousers, the watch, the actual hands are ticking if you look closely, and then to the skin, it's really important to pay attention to every little vein and every freckle and every hair has been styled.

"It was really important with Sir David that we captured the essence of him and the pose is warm, it's gentle and his stance is how we'd normally see him on the television."

Tim Waters, general manager at Madame Tussauds London, added: "Sir David Attenborough is a true national treasure and living legend. The king of the modern-day documentary, his voice is instantly recognisable by generations globally.

"His work in the field of conservation is unrivalled and the immensely powerful mark he's made on millions of people, by bringing the wonders of the world into our living rooms, through his ground-breaking broadcasting is profound.

"Sir David is a cherished cultural British gem, admired worldwide, and we know all of our guests, young and old alike will love getting the chance to meet the figure of the man behind that iconic voice."

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