New research suggests Sir David Attenborough has inspired more than a third of Brits to visit places they’ve seen on TV.

The study by Opinion Matters found 42% feel disconnected from nature, while 60% want to spend more time outdoors.

The Northern Lights are top of the list of things people want to see, followed by whales, dolphins and sea turtles in the wild.

It comes as Blue Planet returns to our screens on Sunday, 25 years after long-time Richmond resident, Sir David, debuted it.