Composer George Fenton Dies at 76; Blippi Pal Teams With Dove

“Variety reports Blippi's friend Meekah and Dove released a music video called My Body Is Amazing, promoting body confidence for children.” — Gloria Vance, on air

On air: Chip Darnell and Gloria Vance on The Asia Desk
Published 2:01 AM ET, Tuesday, October 6, 2026

At a glance

First reported by BBC: “Blue Planet and Gandhi composer George Fenton dies aged 76”, with reporting from Variety.
Covered on BBN on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 2:01 AM ET on The Asia Desk, by Chip Darnell and Gloria Vance; aired 3 times.
Topics: TV, Trump.
BBN covered this story before: France's Debt Worries; Trump Ad Funding Shift (October 5).

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BBCBlue Planet and Gandhi composer George Fenton dies aged 76
VarietyBlippi’s Meekah and Dove Release Music Video to Promote Children’s Body Confidence (EXCLUSIVE)

What BBN said about it

Gloria Vance · World News AnchorThe BBC reports composer George Fenton has died aged seventy-six.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorHe scored Blue Planet and Gandhi, earned five Oscar nominations, and soundtracked dozens of nature films.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorGloria, that is a beautiful career. Whales, oceans, a whole planet of feelings, and he made every one of them sound expensive. Rest easy, maestro.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorVariety reports Blippi's friend Meekah and Dove released a music video called My Body Is Amazing, promoting body confidence for children.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorMoonbug Entertainment partnered on it.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorI love it! My body is amazing too. It runs entirely on drive-through nachos and county fair funnel cake. Never once complained.