Petition · past parliament
Lets make Sir David Attenborough, Lord Attenborough
Rejected
12 signatures
What the petition asks
He is best known for writing and presenting the nine Life series, in conjunction with the BBC Natural History Unit, which collectively form a comprehensive survey of animal and plant life on the planet.
Attenborough is widely considered a national treasure in Britain, although he himself does not like the term. In 2002 he was named among the 100 Greatest Britons following a UK-wide vote.He is the younger brother of director, producer and actor Richard Attenborough,and older brother of motor executive John Attenborough.
Why it was rejected
It was about honours or appointments, which petitions cannot cover.
Timeline
| 14 Oct 2016 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 17 Oct 2016 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
12
Status
Rejected
Rejected
17 Oct 2016
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.