the naturalist and broadcaster david bellamy has died aged 86. became a household name as a tv personality, scientist and conservationist. the conservation foundation say he died earlier today. his distinctive voice inspired sir lenny henry's "grapple me grapenuts" catchphrase and was a regular presence on tv. bellamy, who lived in county durham, later attracted criticism for dismissing global warming. in 2004, he described climate change as "poppycock" and later said the stance cost him his tv career. comedy writer and radio presenter danny baker has paid tribute to bellamy, calling him a "truly brilliant and canny broadcaster". 0n the last day of campaigning before tomorrow's general election — party leaders have travelled from one key seat to the next, from dawn til dusk, trying to win last minute support. the two men vying to be prime minister — borisjohnson and jeremy corbyn — have criss—crossed the country speaking to voters. the conservative leader started the day on a milk round in west yorkshire, then onto derby — to pose with a pie. next

the naturalist and broadcaster david bellamy has died aged 86.to get the spring back into your polyester. so next time you stand amongst your smalls, spare a thought for the process of evaporation. he became a household name as a television personality, conservationist and scientist, famous for his distinctive voice and enthusistic on—screen manner. the conservation foundation, which he co—founded, described him as a larger—than—life character who had inspired a whole generation. i spoke to our arts correspondent david sillito, who decribed the unique character that he brought to his broadcasts. the passion and enthusiasm, and i think back, we are both the same generation where whenever you seem to turn the tv on over 20 years it wasn't long before he seemed to appear on anything, schools programmes blue peter, his own programmes, he was on the news, he was passionate about conservation. and really, if anybody was the public face of caring about nature, making especially children care about plants and creepy crawlies and the world around them, he

david bellamy for the more than 30 years he was the enthusiastic face of botany on television.later he was a lecturer at durham university, specialising in marine biology. it was that the leading to the interview when an oil tanker ran aground in 1967, raising thousands of tons of oil into the sea. the large stretch of coast was going to be changed. the whiskers, his voice and his easy to understand style led to his celebrity. is very early days made me. i can see you through the leaf to the late 1990s he was linked to hundreds of conversation —— conservation and wildlife organisations. but after declaring climate change poppycock, invitations began to dry up. but the conservation foundation he set up in 1982 issued a statement describing him asa 1982 issued a statement describing him as a friend, a teacher and a larger—than—life character who inspired people with his knowledge and enthusiasm. and that is where all the action is. for that story and more, breakfast is coming up at six o'clock with naga munchetty and charlie stayt. they'll have the day's news, business and sport,

the naturalist and broadcaster david bellamy has died aged 86.e co—founder of the conservation foundation. his distinctive voice inspired comedian sir lenny henry's "grapple me grapenuts" catchphrase. bellamy, who lived in county durham, later attracted criticism for dismissing global warming. in 2004 he described climate change as "poppycock" and later said his stance cost him his tv career. a number of celebrities have paid tribute to him on social media. naturalist and presenter bill 0ddie said he would be remembered for his "unmistakeable voice" and was "loved by millions". he added, "i was once mistaken for him. "not sure either of us was flattered!" former england footballer stan collymore also tweeted, saying: "another childhood icon passes. " learnt about botany and shrubs and trees as a kid "because of this man's love and infectious enthusiasm. "rest in peace." and musician and actor david morrisey said he was "sad "to hear the news" of his death, describing him as "a real character, "and a man who cared about nature and our environment

the british naturalist and broadcaster david bellamy has died aged 86. the spring back in your polyester. he became a household name as a television personality, conservationist and scientist, famous for his distinctive voice and enthusiastic on—screen manner. the conservation foundation, which he co—founded, described him as a "larger—than—life character who'd inspired a whole generation". the naturalist and broadcaster david bellamy who's died at the age of 86. tests are being carried out on a painting found in northern italy to determine whether it is a work, by the austrian artist gustav klimt, which it's thought was stolen in 1997. a gardenerfound what is thought to be klimt‘s portrait of a lady behind a trap door while clearing ivy from the walls of the gallery in piacenza from where it had disappeared. the portrait of a young woman was completed in 1917 and its condition is said to be excellent. much more for you on the bbc website and on twitter. thank you for watching. hello there. we have already had two deep areas of low pressure affecting the

tributes have been paid to the naturalist and broadcaster david bellamy, who has died at the age of 86eries of nature programmes in the ‘70s and ‘80s, and was a campaigner for conservation. our arts correspondent david sillito looks back at his career. there's nothing like a good drying day to put spring back into your polyester. david bellamy — for more than 30 years, he was the enthusiastic face of botany on television. he had failed his exams at school, but a job in a lab fostered a love of science, and a few years later he was a lecturer at durham university, specialising in marine biology. it was that which lead to the interview when the torrey oil tanker ran aground ini967, releasing thousands of tons of oil into the sea. all of a sudden, a very large stretch of coast was going to be changed. the whiskers, his voice and his easy—to—understand style led to his celebrity. i think ithinki i think i was interviewed byjohn craven in the very early days on a sewer pipe in redcar, and i think that made me. ino the late 19905 he was linked to hundreds of conservation and wildlife organis

the naturalist and broadcaster, david bellamy, has died. he was 86. there is nothing like a good drying day to put the spring back into your polyester so the next time you stand amongst your smallest bear in mind the process of evaporation. his enthusiasm for the natural world, in programmes like bellamy‘s backyard safari, made him a regular on tv in the 1980s. a formerfactory worker and a plumber, he was a natural broadcaster, though in later life he attracted criticism for dismissing global warming, describing it as "poppycock," a stance which he said, cost him his tv career. his colleagues at the conservation foundation, which he co—founded, described him as a "larger—than—life character" who "inspired a whole generation". back to the election and all eyes tomorrow will be on those key marginal constituencies that could determine the final result. places like watford, where in 2017 the conservatives won byjust over 2,000 votes. 0ur deputy political editor, john pienaar, reports from the battle ground town. hello, children. it's time to believe, or

also tonight, tributes are paid to the naturalist and broadcaster david bellamy, who has died aged 86found guilty of the murder of 14—year—old

also tonight: tributes are paid to the naturalist and broadcaster david bellamy, who has died aged 86teenager is found guilty of the murder of 14—year—old jaden moodie, killed in a drugs gang war. aung san suu kyi, nobel peace prize winner, defends myanmar against accusations of genocide. hello and welcome to our look ahead to what the papers will be bringing us tomorrow. with me is anand menon, director of uk in a changing europe, and the economic adviser at arbuthnot banking, ruth lea. many of tomorrow's front pages are already in. the metro goes with a festive feel, saying it's time for voters to look to the future, as the voting has just begun. the guardian sasteremy corbyn has urged voters to send a shock to the establishment. the paper says his words came at the end of a brusing campaign. the telegraph lead is in the same vein, suggesting that a new poll for the paper has the tory lead at five points. they say a hung parliament is now plausible. yorkshire post give you a sense of what the regional papers are saying. the yorkshire post leads with the news that there are urgent ca

thank you for coming in and sharing your memories of david bellamy. england and scotland but elsewhere it has been rain moving eastwards which will continue to push eastward and will be heavy at times for england and wales and it will feel cooler. the rain that sent eastern areas of england, heavy bursts across southern parts. still some snow over the pennines and the north york moors. scotland and northern ireland there will be some sunny spells and may be brighter spells across wales and the south—west of england. blustery conditions across southern areas and overnight the rain clears but it is going to come back into the east of scotla nd going to come back into the east of scotland through to night. elsewhere there will be some showers moving in and temperatures two to six celsius. the rain continuing for much of the morning on friday before clearing away and then we are looking at sunshine with some showers for northern ireland. hello, this is bbc newsroom live. the headlines: police in new zealand say they plan to go to white island tomorrow, to