Disrespectful Richard Madeley sparks OUTRAGE as he denies Sir David Attenborough saint status   Lond
Madeleybranded himjust a broadcaster
was branded a disrespectful arrogant little oaf after he dismissed  as just a broadcaster in a heated debate on the  protests.
The  stand in sparked a backlash over his comments to Dr Gail Bradbook, the co founder of the Extinction Rebellion, the British climate group .
Were here to get people to have a conversation about climate change, Dr Bradbook said as she came close to tears on Tuesdays show.
I dont want to wind people up and I do apologise for the inconvenience caused, but you can hear the emotion in my voice.
I have two boys, ten and 13, and they wont have enough food to eat in a few years time.
Sir David Attenborough said the collapse of this civilisation could happen soon.
Interrupting her flow, Madeley said: Well hes not a saint you know. Hes just a broadcaster.
Dr Bradbook repeated Sir Davids name before Madeley interjected for a second time, telling her: Hes just a broadcaster.
Viewers were furious with his lack of respect for the famous naturalist, with some demanding Madeley issue a public apology.
One tweeted: David Attenborough is NOT just a broadcaster.... Without him and his documentaries, we as a human race would not currently know the extent of the worlds destruction cause by our own race! He is a living legend and should be listened to at all costs!  GMB.
Another posted: Sir David Attenborough is JUST A BROADCASTER? Are you serious? Richard, dont confuse broadcasters  you  with one on the most learned, informed, experienced and truly great men who have ever walked this earth  Sir David .  gmb @GMB.
Sir David obtained a degree in Natural Sciences from Clare College, Cambridge in the 1940s. He went on to receive 32 honorary degrees from British universities as recognition for the work he has done.
The 92 year old recently spoke about climate change as he promoted his latest documentary series, Our Planet. He warned humans cannot go on making mistakes as we are poisoning and boiling the seas.
Environmentalists are hoping to force the Government to take urgent action on climate change and extinction.
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