BBC Studios Natural History Unit filmography

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This is a chronological list of selected television programmes and feature films produced or co-produced by the BBC Studios Natural History Unit since its inception in 1957. It is not intended to be exhaustive given the large amount of material the Unit has produced in its history, but it does capture all the major TV series and films for which it has gained recognition. A brief synopsis of Pre 1957 radio and television programmes on a natural history theme made by the BBC is given in the History section of the main BBC Studios Natural History Unit article.

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Television productions

Series TitleYear(s) BroadcastSubjectContributorsProduction Partners
Faraway Look1957Wildlife of Australasia Peter and Philippa Scott (presenter)
Eastwards with Attenborough1973Expedition to South East Asia David Attenborough (presenter)
Life on Earth 1979The evolution of life David Attenborough (presenter)
The Living Planet 1984How organisms adapt to their environment David Attenborough (presenter)
The Living Isles1985British wildlife Julian Pettifer (presenter) and Peter Crawford (presenter)
The First Eden 1987A four-part natural history documentary presenting a portrait of the Mediterranean Sea and the lands around it David Attenborough (narrator/presenter)
Reefwatch1988A dive team broadcasts live from the northern Red Sea Martha Holmes (presenter) and Tony Soper (presenter)
Supersense 1988Sensory perception in animals Andrew Sachs (narrator)
Land of the Eagle1990The Natural History & Colonisation of North America Alan Ereira (narrator) and Peter Crawford (producer)
The Trials of Life 1990Animal behaviour David Attenborough (presenter)
Sea Trek 1991Exploration of dive sites Martha Holmes (presenter) and Mike deGruy (presenter)
Lifesense 1991Ground-breaking perception and precision in animals Andrew Sachs (narrator)
Realms of the Russian Bear1992Natural history of the former USSR states Nikolai Drozdov (presenter)
Life in the Freezer 1993Natural history of Antarctica David Attenborough (presenter) and Alastair Fothergill (producer)
The Private Life of Plants 1995A study of the plants David Attenborough (presenter)
Alien Empire1996A series looking at the world of the insects John Shrapnel (narrator)
Spirits of the Jaguar 1996Natural History of Central America Alan Ereira (narrator)
Incredible Journeys1997Animal migration Geoffrey Palmer (narrator) and Nigel Marven (producer)
Land of the Tiger 1997Natural history of the Indian subcontinent Valmik Thapar (presenter)
The Life of Birds 1998A natural history of birds David Attenborough (presenter)
Earth Story 1998Aubrey Manning finds out how old our planet is and what it looked like when it was newly formed. Aubrey Manning (presenter)
Supernatural 1999Investigating extraordinary feats and strange powers of animals. Andrew Sachs (narrator)
Living Britain 1999British natural history Samuel West (narrator), Peter Crawford (producer)
Predators2000The strategy and tactics that predators use to catch their prey. John Hannah (narrator)
Cousins 2000Charlotte Uhlenbroek explores the world of the primates - our closest relatives. Charlotte Uhlenbroek (presenter)
Andes to Amazon 2000A portrait of South American landscapes and wildlife. Also known as Wild South America for the release. Fergal Keane (narrator)
State of the Planet 2000The impact of humans on the natural world David Attenborough (presenter)
Congo 2001A portrait of the great central African river's, forests, and wildlife. John Lynch (narrator) and Brian Leith (producer)
Ultimate Killers2001Hunting techniques of predators. Steve Leonard (presenter)
The Blue Planet 2001A natural history of the oceans. Also known as The Blue Planet: Seas of Life for North America release. David Attenborough (narrator), Alastair Fothergill (producer)
Wild Africa 2001A portrait of Africa's landscapes and wildlife. Fergal Keane (narrator)
Weird Nature 2002Strange animal behavior Ciaran McMenamin
Talking with Animals2002A four-part series covering animal communication in various environments. Charlotte Uhlenbroek (narrator)
Animals - The Inside Story2002An exploration into the extremes of habitats where animals live, and even right inside their bodies to see how their physiology works. Robert Lindsay (narrator)
Wild New World [1] [2] 2002Prehistory and wildlife of America from the arrival of humans to the end of the Ice Age. Also known as Prehistoric America for North America release. Jack Fortune (narrator)
The Life of Mammals 2002A natural history of mammals. David Attenborough (presenter)
Wild Weather2002A four-part series focusing on the extremes of wind, wet, cold and heat, and explore how these produce hurricanes, monsoons, ice storms and tornadoes, as well as regulate the global environment. Donal MacIntyre (presenter)
Monsters We Met [3] 2003A look at man's impact on landscapes and species Ian Holm (narrator)
Wild In Your Garden 2003Garden wildlife. Bill Oddie (presenter), Kate Humble (presenter), Simon King (presenter)
Wild Down Under 2003A portrait of Australasia's landscapes and wildlife. Also known as Wild Australasia for international release. Matt Day (narrator)
Jungle2003Wildlife of the world's rainforests. Charlotte Uhlenbroek (presenter)
The Nile 2004The history and natural history of the Nile. Simon MacCorkindale (presenter)
Dragons Alive 2004The natural history of the reptiles. Lloyd Owen (narrator)
Britain Goes Wild 2004The coming of spring in Britain. Bill Oddie (presenter), Kate Humble (presenter), Simon King (presenter)
Massive Nature2004An epic run of nature documentaries charting the behaviour of large groups of animals and their predators. Sean Pertwee (narrator)
Animal Camera2004Steve Leonard investigates how new technology reveals the secrets of the animal world. Steve Leonard (presenter)
British Isles - A Natural History 2004The natural history of the British Isles. Alan Titchmarsh (presenter)
Amazon Abyss2005An expedition team documents the underwater life of the Amazon. Kate Humble (presenter) and Mike deGruy (presenter)
Europe: A Natural History 2005How European landscapes and wildlife have changed through time. Sean Pertwee (narrator)
Journey of Life2005A five-part series covering evolution on land, sea and air. Steve Leonard (presenter)
Elephant Diaries2005, 2008Wildlife series following the lives of a group of orphaned African bush elephants at the David Shelrick Wildlife Trust in Kenya. Michaela Strachan & Jonathan Scott (presenters)
Life in the Undergrowth 2005A study of terrestrial invertebrates. David Attenborough (presenter)
Planet Earth 2006A portrait of Earth's wildernesses and wildlife spectacles. David Attenborough (narrator), Alastair Fothergill (producer)
Ocean Odyssey 2006A documentary looking at the ocean abyss and its bizarre creatures. The programme also traces the 80 year story of the largest predator ever to have evolved, the sperm whale. Bernard Hill (narrator)
Galápagos 2006A natural history of the Pacific islands. Tilda Swinton (narrator)
Incredible Animal Journeys2006A six-part documentary series about some of the more amazing journeys taken by polar bears, whales, ospreys, wild dogs, bar-headed geese, and caribou. Steve Leonard (narrator/presenter)
Planet Earth: The Future 2006Highlighting the conservation issues surrounding some of the species and environments featured in Planet Earth. Simon Poland (narrator), Fergus Beeley (producer)
Expedition Borneo2007Wildlife adventure series following a team of explorers in the heart of the tropical island of Borneo. Alisdair Simpson (narrator)
Wild Caribbean 2007A natural history of the Caribbean islands and Sea. Steve Toussaint (narrator)
Orangutan Diary 2007, 2009Wildlife series following the work of the Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation and the lives of a group of orphaned and rescued orangutans at the Nyaru Menteng Rehabilitation Centre. Michaela Strachan (presenter), Steve Leonard (presenter)
Saving Planet Earth 2007A season of programmes dedicated to wildlife conservation. David Attenborough (presenter), Alan Titchmarsh (presenter) and others
Ganges 2007A journey along the sacred river from the Himalayas to the Bay of Bengal. Sudha Bhuchar (narrator)
The Nature of Britain 2007A survey of British wildlife and habitats. Alan Titchmarsh (presenter)
Life in Cold Blood 2008A series dedicated to reptiles and amphibians. David Attenborough (presenter)
Wild China 2008The BBC's first natural history series dedicated to China. Bernard Hill (narrator)
Fossil Detectives 2008An eight-part series in which Open University associate lecturer Dr. Hermione Cockburn leads a team of fossil experts and geologists around different regions of Britain to search for fossil treasures and mysteries. Dr. Hermione Cockburn (presenter)
Oceans 2008Four marine experts explore the planet's oceans. They reveal the hidden stories of the deep through archaeology, geology, marine biology and anthropology. Paul Rose (presenter), Phillipe Cousteau (presenter), Lucy Blue (presenter), Tooni Mahto (presenter)
The Secret Life of Elephants 2009A three-part series revealing the emotional and dramatic lives of elephants in Kenya's Samburu National Reserve. Sarah Parish (narrator)
Nature's Great Events 2009The world's principal seasonal changes and their impact on wildlife. Also known as Nature's Most Amazing Events for North America release. David Attenborough (narrator)
Yellowstone 2009A year in the life of the animals of Yellowstone National Park. Peter Firth (narrator)
South Pacific 2009Natural history of the islands of the South Pacific. Also known as Wild Pacific for North America release. Benedict Cumberbatch (narrator)
Living With Monkeys: Tales From the Treetops2009Adventurer Guy Grieve and primatologist Dr. Julie Anderson spend six weeks in the rainforest of Gabon, trying to save one of the world's rarest monkeys. Guy Grieve (presenter), Dr. Julie Anderson (presenter)
Life 2009Blue-chip series looking at extraordinary animal behaviour from all parts of the natural world. David Attenborough (narrator)
The Great Rift: Africa's Wild Heart 2010A series looking at flora, fauna, and people of the Great Rift Valley. Hugh Quarshie (narrator)
Mountain Gorilla 2010Intimate footage of Africa's few remaining mountain gorillas. Patrick Stewart (narrator)
Birds Britannia 2010A series looking at the different birds that live in the UK, and the stories they can tell us about the British people over time. Bill Paterson (narrator)
The Bear Family & Me 2011Gordon Buchanan tries to gain the trust of a wild bear family in the American wilderness. Gordon Buchanan (presenter)
Human Planet 2011Mankind's relationship with nature in the world today. John Hurt (narrator)
Madagascar 2011A natural history of Madagascar. David Attenborough (presenter)
The Animal's Guide to Britain2011Chris Packham examines Britain from an animal's point of view as he tries to understand their needs. Chris Packham (presenter)
Ocean Giants 2011A natural history of whales and dolphins. Stephen Fry (narrator)
Nature's Miracle Babies2011 Zoologist Martin Hughes-Games travels the world to discover the plight of threatened species and meets the babies born against the odds. Martin Hughes-Games (presenter)
Frozen Planet 2011A seven-part survey of the polar regions. David Attenborough (narrator/presenter) and Alastair Fothergill (producer)
Great Barrier Reef 2012Exploring Australia's Great Barrier Reef, the largest living structure on our planet. Monty Halls (presenter)
Super Smart Animals2012 Animal intelligence Liz Bonnin (presenter)
Land of the Lost Wolves2012Two-part natural history series following the fortunes of one very special pack of wolves as they return to North America's West Coast. Gordon Buchanan (presenter)
Planet Earth Live 2012Series featuring live wildlife footage from across the globe. Also known as 24/7 Wild for international release. Julia Bradbury and Richard Hammond (presenter)
Secrets of Our Living Planet2012 Biodiversity, ecosystems and the complex relationships between plants and animals. Also known as How Nature Works for international release. Chris Packham (presenter)
Nature's Microworlds 2012–2013Nature series which looks at some of the world's most iconic ecosystems Steve Backshall (narrator)
A Year in the Wild 2012The landscapes and wildlife of some of Britain's most iconic National Parks, seen through the eyes of people who know them best. Hermione Norris (narrator)
The Dark: Nature's Nighttime World 2012An expedition team films nocturnal creatures in Central and South America. Andy Serkis (narrator), Gordon Buchanan (presenter), George McGavin (presenter) and Justine Evans (presenter)
Planet Earth Specials2012The real-life stories of individual young animals growing up in the wild. Julia Bradbury (narrator)
Attenborough: 60 Years in the Wild 2012Over three very personal films, David Attenborough looks back at the unparalleled changes in natural history that he has witnessed during his 60-year career. David Attenborough (presenter)
Africa 2013A six-part series that explores wildlife in Africa. David Attenborough (narrator/presenter)
The Polar Bear Family & Me 2013Wildlife cameraman Gordon Buchanan follows a wild polar bear family over three seasons in Svalbard. Gordon Buchanan (presenter)
Wild Arabia 2013A three-part series that explores the Arabian wildlife, landscape and people. Alexander Siddig (narrator)
Wild Burma: Nature's Lost Kingdom 2013Scientists and film-makers travel to Burma to survey endangered wildlife, the first such expedition in 50 years. Paterson Joseph (narrator), Gordon Buchanan (presenter), Ross Piper (presenter), Justine Evans (presenter)
Great Bear Stakeout2013Deep in Alaska an expert team of film-makers follow the lives of grizzly bears. Billy Connolly (narrator)
Ice Age Giants [4] 2013A three-part series about the great beasts of the Ice Age in North America and Europe. Alice Roberts (presenter)
Operation Snow Tiger2013Liz Bonnin helps conservationists find and protect three orphaned tiger cubs, while also looking at how tigers can be protected in the Russian wilderness. Liz Bonnin (presenter)
The Great British Year2013A portrait of the dynamic nature of Britain over the course of one year. Also known as Wild Kingdom for international release. Joseph Fiennes (narrator)
Animal Odd Couples2013Why animals of different species make friends with each other, and even with humans. Liz Bonnin (presenter)
Wild Brazil 2014Series documenting the lives of Brazil's most charismatic animals: jaguars, giant otters, coatis and tufted capuchins. Also known as Brazil Gone Wild for North America release. Stephen Mangan (narrator)
Hidden Kingdoms 2014Dramatized documentary series showing how diminutive animals experience the world from their perspective. Also known as Mini Monsters for Discovery Channel release. Stephen Fry (narrator)
24 Hours on Earth2014A two-part series of a day in the life of our planet. Matthew Macfadyen (narrator)
Life Story 2014A six-part series following specific animals from birth to parenthood. David Attenborough (narrator/presenter)
Inside the Animal Mind2014Three part series that looks at how animals perceive and interact with the world. Chris Packham (presenter)
Secrets of Bones2014A six-part series looking at the bones of animals. Ben Garrod (presenter)
Monkey Planet 2014A global survey of the primate order. George McGavin (presenter)
Tigers About the House2014A programme following Giles Clark as he helps to bring up two young tiger cubs in his home. Giles Clark
The Wonder of Animals2014Series takes a in-depth look at nature's winners to reveal the secret of animals success. Chris Packham (presenter)
Super Senses: The Secret Power of Animals2014A three-part series exploring the extraordinary world of animal senses. Helen Czerski and Patrick Aryee (presenters)
Nature's Miracle Orphans2014, 2016Observational documentary series following orphaned baby animals and the dedicated people that rescue, rehabilitate and release them back into the wild. Ellie Harrison (presenter), Max Hug Williams (presenter), Lucy Cooke (presenter), Patrick Aryee (presenter)
Wonders of the Monsoon 2014A five-part series exploring the effect of the monsoon on the wildlife of the Indian Subcontinent and South East Asia. Also known as Lands of the Monsoon for international release. Colin Salmon (narrator)
Snow Wolf Family & Me2014Gordon Buchanan travels to the remote Canadian Arctic in search of wolves that have never seen people. Gordon Buchanan (presenter)
Alaska: Earth's Frozen Kingdom2015A three-part series that looks at a year in Alaska, revealing the stories of pioneering Alaskans, both animal and human, as they battle the elements. Also known as Wild Alaska for international release. Dougray Scott (narrator)
Shark 2015A three-part series on over thirty species of shark which shows how they hunt, their intricate social lives, courtship, growing up and the threats they face. Paul McGann (narrator)
Japan: Earth's Enchanted Islands 2015A three-part series about the natural world and wildlife of Japan's islands: Honshu, Hokkaido and the southernmost Islands. Also known as Wild Japan for international release. Michelle Dockery (narrator)
World's Weirdest Events2015A series that explores the unexplained, the unexpected and the unidentifiable events of the natural world. Also known as Weird Wonders for BBC America and Weird Wonders of the World for international release. Chris Packham (presenter)
Animals in Love2015A two-part series about animal relationships. Liz Bonnin (presenter)
Hidden India2015A three-part BBC series showcasing various facets of the rivers, mountains and wildlife of remote areas of India. Geraldine James (narrator)
Nature's Greatest Dancers2015A two-part series exploring the flamboyant, eye-catching and sometimes bizarre world of slick animal movers. Steve Backshall (narrator)
Animal Super Parents2015A two-part series revealing the weird and wonderful stories of some of the natural world's most incredible parents. Hugh Dennis (narrator)
Atlantic: The Wildest Ocean on Earth 2015A three-part series exploring the Atlantic Ocean that stretches nearly 10,000 miles, from Arctic to Antarctic and from sun-drenched tropical reefs to crushing abyssal depths. Also known as Wild Atlantic for European release. Cillian Murphy (narrator)
Earth's Natural Wonders2015, 2018Series which explores natural wonders and examines what it takes to survive in some of the most extreme places on the planet. Olivia Colman (narrator, Series 1), Sophie Okonedo (narrator, Series 2)
Big Blue Live2015Series celebrates a wildlife success story and marine animal phenomenon in Monterey Bay, California. Also known as Big Blue: Monterey Bay for international release. Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall (presenter), Steve Backshall (presenter), Liz Bonnin (presenter), Matt Baker (presenter)
Big Blue UK2015Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall and a team of marine enthusiasts follow the animals arriving and thriving in UK waters. Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall (presenter), Lindsey Chapman (presenter), Richard Taylor-Jones (presenter)
India: Nature's Wonderland 2015Two-part series which travels to land of stunning wildlife, ancient cultures and extreme landscapes of India. Liz Bonnin (presenter), Freida Pinto (presenter), Jon Gupta (presenter)
Patagonia: Earth's Secret Paradise 2015A three-part series exploring the landscapes and wildlife of Patagonia. Also known as Wild Patagonia for international release. Santiago Cabrera (narrator)
Earth's Wildest Waters: The Big Fish2015Series follows the eight British fishermen by using their skills to the limit in six epic fishing locations across the world. Also known as The Big Catch for international release. Ben Fogle (presenter)
Gorilla Family & Me2015Gordon Buchanan travels to the Democratic Republic of Congo to meet a family of rare Grauer's gorillas. Gordon Buchanan (presenter)
Wild West: America's Great Frontier2016Three-part series which explores the ways nature has found to survive in the extremely testing land of the wild west. Also known as Wild West for international release. James Norton (narrator)
Planet Earth II 2016Series explores the unique characteristics of jungles, deserts, mountains, islands, grasslands and cities of Earth's most iconic habitats, and the ways animals survive within them. David Attenborough (narrator/presenter)
Earth's Greatest Spectacles 2016Set in three of the most seasonally changeable landscapes on earth, revealing the processes that occur each year and showing how wildlife adapts to cope. Also known as Seasonal Wonderlands for international release. Domhnall Gleeson (narrator)
Life in the Air 2016Documentary series exploring the animals from around the world that take to the air. Also known as SuperNature - Wild Flyers for PBS release. Suranne Jones (narrator)
Into the Wild2016Gordon Buchanan takes some well-known UK public figures on a wildlife adventure where they get up close and personal with some of the UK's most iconic species. Gordon Buchanan (presenter)
Nature's Epic Journeys 2016Series follows iconic animals on three of the world's most breathtaking wildlife adventures. Each must overcome immense obstacles, from challenging terrain to hungry predators and sheer physical exhaustion. Also known as Nature's Great Migrations for international release, and Nature's Great Race for PBS release. Liz Bonnin (presenter)
New Zealand: Earth's Mythical Islands2016A three-part series which explores New Zealand's wildlife that has resulted from 80 million years of isolation. Also known as Wild New Zealand for international release. Sam Neill (narrator)
Earth's Seasonal Secrets2016Series follows how each of the four seasons transforms to the world. Also known as Earth's Great Seasons for international release. Andrew Scott (narrator)
Ingenious Animals 2016A team of wildlife experts travel the globe in search of the most surprising animal stories and reveal how and why animals do such remarkable things. Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall (presenter), Patrick Aryee (presenter), Giles Clark (presenter), Lucy Cooke (presenter)
Animal Babies2016Three-part series follows young animals as they take their first steps and face their earliest challenges. Gordon Buchanan (narrator)
Elephant Family & Me2016Gordon Buchanan follows a herd of elephants in the Kenyan wilderness. Gordon Buchanan (presenter)
World's Sneakiest Animals2016A series covering cheating behavior in animals, and how simple tricks have evolved into complex deceptions. Also known as Natural Born Hustlers for international and PBS release. Chris Packham (presenter)
Galápagos2017A series following a scientific expedition across the Galápagos Islands to carry out research that will help protect the islands and their inhabitants. Also known as Mission Galapagos for international release. Liz Bonnin (narrator/presenter, UK version), Mark Bonnar (narrator, International version)
Mexico: Earth's Festival of Life2017Three-part series which explores the wildlife, landscape, and culture in three distinct worlds within Mexico - mountain ranges, tropical forests and deserts. Also known as Wild Mexico for international release, and Wonders of Mexico for PBS release. Eliud Gabriel Porra (narrator)
Mountain: Life at the Extreme2017Three-part series about the animals and people who make a home on the mountain ranges of the Rockies, Himalayas, and Andes. Also known as Mountains: Life Above the Clouds for international release, and Kingdoms of the Sky for PBS release. Dougie Henshall (narrator)
Blue Planet II 2017From the intense heat of the tropics to the frozen poles, from the coastlines to the darkest parts of the ocean, the series explores different marine worlds and the challenges they present for the creatures that live there. David Attenborough (narrator/presenter)
Thailand: Earth's Tropical Paradise2017Three-part series exploring the tropical wilderness of Thailand. Also known as Wild Thailand for international release. Sophie Okonedo (narrator)
Yellowstone: Wildest Winter to Blazing Summer2017Covers a year in Yellowstone National Park, and how wildlife adapts to the harsh seasonal changes. Also known as The Great American Thaw for international release, and Great Yellowstone Thaw for PBS release. Kate Humble (presenter) and Patrick Aryee (presenter)
Down the Mighty River2017Steve Backshall sets out to explore the Baliem River in the island of New Guinea. Also known as Steve Backshall's Extreme River Challenge for international release. Steve Backshall (presenter)
Wild Alaska Live2017A live-broadcast series about the congregation of wildlife in Alaska for the bountiful summer season. Steve Backshall (presenter), Liz Bonnin (presenter), Matt Baker (presenter)
Wild UK2017A live-broadcast series exploring the wilderness of the UK and the wildlife that thrives there. This is a companion program to Wild Alaska Live. Colin Stafford Johnson (presenter), Lucy Cooke (presenter)
Tribes, Predators & Me 2017Gordon Buchanan follows the world's most remote tribes to observe how they live alongside nature's most deadly predators. Also known as Tribes, Animals & Me for international release. Gordon Buchanan (presenter)
Dynasties 2018Series focuses on five animals, where each animal battles against the odds for the future of their families. David Attenborough (narrator/presenter)
Big Cats2018Three-part series uncovering the secret lives of big cats. Also known as Super Cats for PBS release. Bertie Carvel (narrator)
Animals with Cameras2018, 2021Wildlife cameraman Gordon Buchanan joins with scientists to put cameras on animals. Together, they make extraordinary discoveries about the lives of some of the planet's most fascinating species. Gordon Buchanan (presenter)
Big Cats About the House2018A three-part series follows Giles Clark - where he embarks with the life at the Big Cat Sanctuary in Kent. Andrew Lincoln (narrator), Giles Clark (participant)
Animals Behaving Badly2018A series about the behaviours and methods animals use to find a mate and raise a family. Also known as Natural Born Rebels for international and PBS release. Liz Bonnin (presenter)
Extraordinary Rituals2018A series which explores the spectacular and emotional world of rituals. Also known as Rituals for international release. Simon Reeve (narrator, UK version), Matthew Gravelle (narrator, International version)
Grizzly Bear Cubs & Me2018Two-part programme where Gordon Buchanan helps to rehabilitate orphaned baby grizzly bears into the Russian wilderness. Gordon Buchanan (presenter)
Cities: Nature's New Wild2018 - 2019Three-part programme which explores the ways wildlife is adapting to life in the world's cities. Also known as Wild Metropolis for international and PBS release. Daniel Kaluuya (narrator)
Earth's Great Rivers2019Three-part series about the wildlife, landscapes, and humans of the Amazon, Mississippi and Nile rivers. Also known as Rivers of Life for PBS release. David Oyelowo (narrator)
Australia: Earth's Magical Kingdom2019Three-part series about Australian wildlife. Barry Humphries (narrator)
Blue Planet Live2019A live-broadcast celebration of marine life around the globe, as well as explorations of the health of Earth's oceans. Also known as Blue Planet Revisited for international release. Chris Packham, Steve Backshall, Liz Bonnin (presenters)
Blue Planet UK2019A live-broadcast series about marine life from all corners of the UK, and about the health of Earth's oceans. This is a companion program to Blue Planet Live. Chris Packham, Gillian Burke, Steve Brown (presenters)
Earth From Space2019In this four-part series, cameras in space tell stories of life on our planet from a brand new perspective, revealing new discoveries, incredible colours and patterns, and just how fast it is changing. Also known as Life From Above for PBS release. Chiwetel Ejiofor (narrator)
Big Animal Surgery2019A series about medical procedures performed on some of the biggest animals in the world. Liz Bonnin (presenter)
Animal Babies: First Year on Earth2019A three part series looking at how baby animals cope when they are young, and how they develop to reach key milestones. Wunmi Mosaku (narrator), Sue Gibson (presenter), Vianet Djenguet (presenter), Colin Stafford-Johnson (presenter)
Animals at Play2019A series about animal "playtime" behaviour. Gordon Buchanan (narrator)
Seven Worlds, One Planet 2019A series which focuses on the climates, wildlife, and spectacles of each of Earth's seven continents. Sir David Attenborough (narrator)
Secrets of Skin2019A six-part series about vertebrate skin, specifically covering adaptability, movement, protection, communication, defence, and sensory perception. Ben Garrod (presenter)
Snow Cats & Me2019Rescue and rehabilitation of lynx from the fur and pet trades back to into the wild. Gordon Buchanan (presenter)
Earth's Tropical Islands 2020Exploring some of the world's most isolated tropical islands. David Harewood (narrator)
Baby Chimp Rescue2020A three-part series documenting the efforts of a rescue center for chimpanzees in Liberia. Ben Garrod (presenter)
Blue Planet Revisited2020A 2-part series focusing on threatened ecosystems in the oceans—specifically sharks in the Bahamas, and Australia's Great Barrier Reef. Steve Backshall (presenter), Liz Bonnin (presenter)
Primates2020A three-part documentary series about primates, and the strategies monkeys, apes and lemurs utilize to survive. Chris Packham (narrator)
A Wild Year2020A yearlong study of the nature of three regions of the British countryside—the Pembrokeshire coast, the fens of East Anglia, the North York Moors. Toby Jones (narrator)
Bears About the House2020 Conservationist Giles Clark travels to Laos to help take care of care of Sun and Moon bear cubs. Giles Clark (presenter), Andrew Lincoln (narrator)
Iolo: The Last Wilderness of Wales2020Iolo Williams tracks wildlife in the Cambrian Mountains. Iolo Williams (presenter)
Mindful Escapes: Breathe, Release, Restore2020A four part series featuring relaxing sequences of the natural world. Andy Puddicombe (Narrator)
Waterhole: Africa's Animal Oasis2020A three-part series exploring the oases in the Mwiba Wildlife Reserve in Tanzania where elephants, lions, leopards and hundreds of other species meet and compete for water. Chris Packham (presenter), Ella Al-Shamahi (presenter)
Eden: Untamed Planet2021A six-part series focusing on isolated regions, largely undisturbed by human interference. Helena Bonham Carter (narrator)
Cheetah Family & Me2021Gordon Buchanan gets close to wild cheetah in the Kalahari, experiencing first hand the dangers these big cats face. Gordon Buchanan (presenter)
Chris Packham's Animal Einsteins2021A series about animal intelligence, and the strategies that give certain species the upper hand. Chris Packham (presenter)
Our Wild Adventures2021An 8-part retrospective through the natural history archives with some of the BBC's favourite wildlife presenters, as they share a few of their most memorable wild adventures. Gordon Buchanan (presenter), Sue Gibson (presenter), Steve Backshall (presenter), Vianet Djenguet (presenter), Chris Packham (presenter), Liz Bonnin (presenter), Colin Stafford-Johnson (presenter), George McGavin (presenter)
Chris and Meg's Wild Summer2021Wildlife presenters Chris Packham and stepdaughter Megan McCubbin go on a road trip featuring animal encounters, landscapes and time to reflect on their relationship. Chris Packham (presenter), Megan McCubbin (presenter)
The Green Planet 2022A 5-part documentary series exploring plants and their relationship with animals, humans, and the environment. David Attenborough (narrator/presenter)
Prehistoric Planet 2022, 2023A 5-part documentary series following dinosaurs and other prehistoric animals recreated with computer-generated imagery, living around the globe in the Late Cretaceous period 66 million years ago (Maastrichtian), just before the dinosaurs' extinction. David Attenborough (narrator/presenter)
Dynasties II 2022A 6-part series which delves into the lives of animals as they fight for their families against the odds. Sequel to 2018's Dynasties. David Attenborough (presenter/narrator
Frozen Planet II 2022Sir David Attenborough explores a planet on the brink of major change as nature finds a way to survive and thrive in the frozen reaches of the planet. Sequel to 2011's Frozen Planet . David Attenborough (presenter/narrator)
Earth's Great Rivers II2022Three-part series about the wildlife, landscapes, and humans of the Danube, Yukon, and Zambezi rivers. Sequel to 2019's Earth's Great Rivers.
Dogs in the Wild: Meet the Family2022A series about canines, and how they have adapted to a wide variety of Earth's climates. Chris Packham (narrator)
Earth 2023The story of our home planet. Chris Packham (presenter)
Planet Earth III 2023Sequel to Planet Earth and Planet Earth II David Attenborough (narrator)
Wild Scandinavia 2023Three-part series exploring the Scandinavian wilderness, featuring lynx, orcas, puffins and wolves, among other species. Rebecca Ferguson (narrator)
Mammals2024Twenty years after The Life of Mammals, David Attenborough revisits how mammals have conquered the Earth. David Attenborough (narrator)
Big Cats 24/72024A film crew follow the lives of lions, leopards and cheetahs in Botswana's Okavango DeltaFilmed and presented by Brad Bestelink, Gordon Buchanan, Anna Dimitriadis, Vianet Djenguet and Greg Hartman
Asia 2024The BBC's first natural history series devoted to the continent of Asia. David Attenborough (narrator)

Single-running television productions

Series TitleYear(s) BroadcastSubjectContributorsDVD Release [a] Video Download [b]
Bill Oddie's Top Ten Birds2007Bill Oddie counts down the UK's ten most beloved and most villainous birds in a definitive, light-hearted guide to our feathered friends and foes. Bill's poll is based on the thousands of letters he has received over the years from members of the public. Bill Oddie (presenter)NoNo
Wild Swimming with Alice Roberts2010Alice Roberts swims in cavernous plunge pools, languid rivers and underground lakes to examine the passion for wild water swimming, following the classic swimming text Waterlog. Alice Roberts (presenter)NoNo
[Woolly Mammoth: Secrets from the Ice]2012Professor Alice Roberts reveals the natural history of the most famous of ice age animals - the woolly mammoth. Also known as Ice Age Giants: Woolly Mammoths: Secrets from the Ice for North America release. Alice Roberts (presenter)YesNo
Miniature Britain2012Dr. George McGavin travels around Britain investigating how microscopic creatures go about their business and how they have an impact on their larger environment. George McGavin (narrator/presenter)
Planet Ant: Life Inside the Colony2013A colony of ants is transported into a controlled environment so that they can be examined. All aspects of their lives are looked at in detail as it is revealed how ants are able to thrive by working together. George McGavin (narrator/presenter)
The Incredible Story of the Monarch Butterfly: Four Wings and a Prayer2013A programme looking at the migration patterns of the Monarch Butterfly and what can be done to help it to thrive.Kristin Scott Thomas
Ultimate Swarms2013Dr. George McGavin looks at how and why animals swarm together. George McGavin (narrator/presenter)
Spider House2014Alice Roberts looks at the complex lives of spiders and tries to understand why so many people have a fear of them. In a bid to cure her own fear, she spends a night in a house full of spiders. Alice Roberts (presenter)
The Magic of Mushrooms2014Richard Fortey investigates the secret world of mushrooms and discovers how crucial they are to eco systems, as well as how they can help humans. Richard Fortey (Presenter)
Nature's Boldest Thieves2015A programme investigating how animals will steal food in order to survive. Lucy Cooke (narrator/presenter)NoNo
Attenborough's Paradise Birds2015Sir David Attenborough uncovers the remarkable story of how these 'birds from paradise' have captivated explorers, naturalists, artists, film-makers and even royalty. He explores the myths surrounding their discovery 500 years ago, the latest extraordinary behaviour captured on camera, and reveals the scientific truth behind their beauty. David Attenborough (narrator/presenter)NoNo
Super Cute Animals2015Gordon Buchanan looks at why humans find some animals to be cute and looks at how their features help them to survive. Gordon Buchanan (narrator/presenter)NoNo
Dawn Chorus: The Sounds of Spring2015Uninterrupted and unspoiled by voiceover or music, the birdsong of sunrise in all its glory. Three different habitats, Britain's woodland, heathland and parkland, burst into song.N/ANoNo
Animals Unexpected2015A programme investigating how animals can adapt to new environments and thrive as invasive species. Lucy Cooke NoNo
Oak Tree: Nature's Greatest Survivor2015A two-part series where George McGavin investigates the life of an oak tree. He looks at how it changes through the seasons and how it supports smaller life forms. George McGavin NoNo
Legends of the Deep: Deep Sea Sharks 2015Documentary which follows a Japanese-led team of scientists as they attempt to shed light on the mysterious world of deep sea sharks, using midget submarines to film them. David Attenborough (narrator)NoNo
The Secret Life of Midges2015Dr. James Logan of the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine looks at how best to cope with the Scottish midge and whether some people naturally repel them.James Logan (presenter)NoNo
Snow Chick - A Penguin's Tale2015Story follows of an emperor penguin chick's first precarious months of life as it grows up in the world's most extreme nursery. Kate Winslet (narrator)Yes [5] [6] No
Attenborough and the Giant Dinosaur 2016David Attenborough follows the excavation of bone remains of a gigantic dinosaur in southern Argentina. Also known as Raising the Dinosaur Giant - as a part of Nature series for PBS release. David Attenborough (writer and presenter)NoYes [7] [8]
Koko: The Gorilla who Talks to People2016A programme looking at Koko, a gorilla who has learned to communicate with people. Bertie Carvel (narrator), Penny Patterson Yes [9]
The Great Butterfly Adventure: Africa to Britain with the Painted Lady2016A programme following the migration of the Painted Lady as it makes its way from Africa to Britain. Along the way, myths about the butterfly are investigated and more is discovered about their lifestyles. Martha Kearney (presenter), Dr. James Logan (presenter)
Life That Glows 2016David Attenborough exploring life of bioluminescent organisms, that is, capable of creating light. David Attenborough (presenter)Yes [10] No
Wild Tales from the Village2016A year in the life of an extraordinary village, hidden away in the French countryside, showing the parallel world of tiny creatures that live side by side with unsuspecting humans. Tcheky Karyo (narrator)NoNo
Life in the Snow 2016Gordon Buchanan meets the animals who live in nature's winter wonderlands. Gordon Buchanan (presenter)NoNo
Life in Polar Bear Town with Gordon Buchanan2016Gordon Buchanan travels to the town of Churchill on the shores of Canada's Hudson Bay, where packs of polar bears gather each autumn for their winter hunt. Gordon Buchanan (presenter)NoNo
The Lake District: A Wild Year2017For the wildlife and people who live amongst the epic scenery of the Lake District, life is one of continuous change. Cutting-edge camera techniques give a new and unique perspective on a turbulent year in the life of England's largest national park. Bernard Cribbins (narrator)NoNo
The British Garden: Life and Death on Your Lawn2017Chris Packham investigates what makes a garden an ideal environment for wildlife. Chris Packham
Super Small Animals2017Biologist Patrick Aryee explores the fascinating secrets behind what makes small animals successful, from a little lemur to a tiny armadillo.Patrick Aryee (presenter)NoNo
Attenborough and the Giant Elephant2017David Attenborough investigates the remarkable life and death of Jumbo the elephant - one of the largest African elephant and many believed to be the biggest in the world. David Attenborough (writer and presenter)NoNo
Winter's Weirdest Events2017Chris Packham embarks on a fascinating journey to explain some of winter's weirdest events. Chris Packham (presenter)NoNo
Reindeer Family and Me2017Gordon Buchanan travels to the frozen north, deep inside the Arctic Circle, to meet the ancient Sámi people and the animals they hold so close - reindeer. Gordon Buchanan (presenter)YesNo
Snow Bears2017Story following a polar bear and her cubs. Kate Winslet
Attenborough and the Sea Dragon2018David Attenborough explores the case of a newly discovered ichthyosaur - a giant sea dragon that ruled the oceans when the dinosaurs ruled the land. David Attenborough (writer and presenter)NoYes [11] [12]
South Korea: Earth's Hidden Wilderness2018Documentary which explores the wilderness of South Korea. Also known as Wild Korea for international release.Arthur Lee (narrator)NoNo
Amazon Explorers - Into the Peak of Mist2018A pioneering team of tropical scientists in search of new creatures and plants gets rare access to Brazil's highest and most isolated mountain, the Pico da Neblina.João Fellet (presenter)NoNo
Nature's Turtle Nursery: Secrets from the Nest2018Nature documentary featuring the extraordinary natural history event of an arribada - the mass nesting phenomenon of olive ridley sea turtles in Costa Rica. George McGavin (presenter)NoNo
Wonders of the Great Barrier Reef2018Iolo Williams visits the Great Barrier Reef in Australia. While there, he investigates the wildlife and investigates if the reef can survive global warming. Iolo Williams (narrator/presenter)
Drowning in Plastic2018Wildlife biologist Liz Bonnin investigates the scale of the plastic crisis in the ocean, and what it means for the future of all life on our planet. Liz Bonnin (narrator/presenter)NoNo
Spy in the Snow2018 Animatronic spy creatures infiltrate the animal world to reveal how living in the snow tests animals to the limit. David Tennant (narrator)NoNo
The Snow Wolf: A Winter's Tale2018Story following a female wolf as she leaves her pack and travels across The Alps. Emilia Fox (narrator)NoNo
New Forest: A Year in the Wild Wood2019Author and environmentalist Peter Owen-Jones spends an enchanting year across all four seasons in the New Forest exploring its wildlife, landscapes and an ancient way of life. Peter Owen-Jones (presenter)NoNo
Wild Shetland - Scotland's Viking Frontier2019Ewan McGregor narrates a captivating portrait of wild Shetland and traces the course of a breeding season as the animals on these remote islands battle for survival. Ewan McGregor (narrator)NoNo
Wild Way of the Vikings2019Ewan McGregor narrates a unique nature special looking at the wildlife of the North Atlantic through the eyes of the Vikings. Combining historical re-enactment with jaw-dropping natural history sequences, Wild Way of the Vikings features vast herds of reindeer, huge gannet colonies, cute Arctic foxes, seal-hunting orca, mystical ravens and giant walruses. Ewan McGregor (narrator)NoNo
The River - A Year in the Life of the Tay2019Author Helen Macdonald follows Britain's greatest river over four seasons, encountering salmon, beavers and the microscopic creatures helping to answer science's biggest questions. Helen Macdonald (presenter)NoNo
Takaya: Lone Wolf2019Programme following a lone wolf spotted in British Columbia.Cheryl Alexander
Ocean Autopsy: The Secret Story of Our Seas2020A programme looking at the health of the North Sea. George McGavin looks at how plastic affects the lives of sea creatures, while Helen Czerski investigates how human activity is changing the oceans. George McGavin (presenter), Helen Czerski (presenter)
Deep Ocean: Giants of the Antarctic Deep2020Documentary about the first scientific research undertaken in a submersible in the Antarctic that reveals the extraordinary forms of life that thrive in the Southern Ocean. David Attenborough (narrator)NoYes [13]
The Hidden Wilds of the Motorway2020Author and naturalist Helen Macdonald embarks on a clockwise loop around the M25 to discover if there is a wild side to Britain's busiest road. Helen Macdonald (presenter)NoNo
Planet Earth: A Celebration2020The BBC Natural History Unit has brought together the most astounding stories from the Bafta-winning Planet Earth II and Blue Planet II to create the ultimate escape. The journey is accompanied by a thrilling new musical score, created by renowned composers Hans Zimmer and Jacob Shea, performed by the BBC Concert Orchestra and featuring Mercury Prize winner Dave on the piano. David Attenborough (narrator)NoNo
Inside the Bat Cave2020A remarkable journey into the secret world of bats. Cutting-edge night-vision cameras follow the hidden life of a greater horseshoe bat roost for four months. Lucy Cooke (presenter)NoNo
Penguins: Meet the Family2020A unique celebration of one of Earth's most iconic birds, featuring all 18 species in footage from New Zealand, Cape Town, the Galapagos Islands and Antarctica. Liz Bonnin (narrator)NoNo
Chris Packham: The Walk That Made Me2021Chris Packham explores his past as he walks a familiar path in the Hampshire countryside. Chris cut his teeth as a naturalist in this beautiful corner of England. Chris Packham (presenter)NoNo
Attenborough's Wonder of Song2022Sir David Attenborough chooses his favourite recordings from the natural world that have revolutionised our understanding of song. David Attenborough (presenter)
Fantastic Beasts: A Natural History2022Stephen Fry embarks on a fascinating global journey to discover the stories behind some of the world’s most fantastic beasts. Stephen Fry (presenter)
Attenborough and the Giant Sea Monster2024A fossil of a giant prehistoric Jurassic predator is discovered and David Attenborough discusses it. David Attenborough (presenter)

Long-running television productions

Series TitleYear(s) BroadcastSubjectContributorsDVD Release [a] Video Download [b]
Zoo Quest 1954-1963David Attenborough travels to exotic locations in a bid to find rare and unusual animals.David Attenborough
Look1955–1969Weekly magazine show Peter Scott (introduced by), Desmond Hawkins (producer), Tony Soper (producer) and Jeffery Boswall (producer)NoNo
On Safari1957–1965Filming animals in East Africa Armand and Michaela Denis (presenter)NoNo
Undersea World of Adventure1958–1960Sea life Hans and Lotte Hass (presenter) and Tony Soper (producer)NoNo
Animal Magic 1962–1983Weekly magazine show for children Johnny Morris (presenter)NoNo
Adventure1961–1965David Attenborough travel documentary. David Attenborough (presenter)NoNo
Private Lives1967–1970Series on individual species including kingfisher, cuckoo and foxJeffery Boswall (producer)NoNo
The World About Us 1967–1983Weekly blue-chip documentary strand featuring NHU contentVariousNoNo
Wildlife on One 1977–2005Weekly series profiling different animalsDavid Attenborough (narrator)NoNo
Natural World 1983–presentWeekly blue-chip documentary strandVariousYes [14] [15] [16]
[17] [18] [19] [20]
[21] [22] [23]
No
The Really Wild Show 1986–2006Weekly magazine show for children Terry Nutkins (presenter), Chris Packham (presenter), Michaela Strachan (presenter) and othersNoNo
The Wildlife Specials 1995–2007One-off profiles of individual speciesDavid Attenborough (narrator)YesNo
Big Cat Diary
Big Cat Week
Big Cat Live
1996–2008Family lives of the Masai Mara's lions, leopards and cheetahs Jonathan Scott (presenter), Simon King (presenter) and Saba Douglas-Hamilton (presenter) and othersYesNo
Birding with Bill Oddie 1997–2000 Birdwatching in the UK and abroad Bill Oddie (presenter)NoNo
Bill Oddie Goes Wild 2001–2003Watching British wildlifeBill Oddie (presenter)NoNo
Wild2001–2009Series of wildlife and nature documentaries with access to never-before-seen footage. [24] VariousNoNo
Wild Battlefields2002–2003How lions, polar bears, tiger sharks and wolves hunt their prey Sanjeev Bhaskar (narrator)NoNo
Abyss
Amazon Abyss
Pacific Abyss
2002–2008Expeditions exploring the deep oceans, the Amazon River and the seas of Micronesia Kate Humble (presenter) and Mike deGruy (presenter)NoNo
Bill Oddie's How to Watch Wildlife 2005–2006Watching British wildlifeBill Oddie (presenter)YesNo
Coast 2005–2013Journeying around Britain's coastline (additional material by the NHU) Nicholas Crane (presenter) and Neil Oliver (presenter)YesNo
Springwatch
Autumnwatch
Winterwatch
2005–presentObserving British wildlife in spring, autumn and winterBill Oddie (presenter), Kate Humble (presenter), Simon King (presenter), Chris Packham (presenter), Martin Hughes-Games (presenter), Michaela Strachan (presenter) and othersNoNo
Lost Land of the Jaguar
Lost Land of the Volcano
Lost Land of the Tiger
2008–2010An expedition team explores various things Steve Backshall (presenter), Gordon Buchanan (presenter), Justine Evans (presenter) and George McGavin (presenter)YesNo
Deadly 60 2009–presentChildren's series tracking the world's deadliest animalsSteve Backshall (presenter)YesNo
Nature's Weirdest Events 2012-2017Investigations into strange happenings in the natural worldChris Packham (presenter)Yes [25] [c] Yes [26] [c]
David Attenborough's Natural Curiosities 2013-2017David Attenborough looks at some of the strange behaviours and appearances in the animal kingdom and explains how they came to be and what purposes they have. David Attenborough (presenter)Yes [27] [28] [29] Yes [30]

Feature film productions

Series TitleYear(s) BroadcastSubjectContributorsDVD Release [a] Video Download [b]
Deep Blue 2003Feature-length version of The Blue Planet TV series. Pierce Brosnan (narrator), Alastair Fothergill (director)YesNo
Earth 2007Feature-length version of the Planet Earth TV series. James Earl Jones (narrator), Alastair Fothergill (director), Mark Linfield (director)YesNo
The Meerkats 2008Follows the daily struggles for survival of a meerkat clan in the Kalahari Desert. Paul Newman (narrator), James Honeyborne (director)YesNo
One Life 2011Feature-length version of the Life TV series. Daniel Craig (narrator), Michael Gunton (director), Martha Holmes (director)YesNo
Wings2014Feature-length version of the Earthflight TV series. David Tennant (narrator)YesNo
Tiny Giants2014Feature-length version of the Hidden Kingdoms TV series. Stephen Fry (narrator), Michael Gunton (producer), Mark Brownlow (producer & director)YesNo
Enchanted Kingdom2014Follows on a spell-binding journey through seven realms of Africa to reveal a natural world stranger, more magical, and more mystical than anything that people might imagine. Idris Elba (narrator), Patrick Morris (director), Neil Nightingale (producer & director)YesNo
Wild Africa2015Follows with a spectacular trip through the most varied regions of the African continent: which gives a striking account of the impact of water on wild Africa and its animals. Helena Bonham Carter (narrator), Patrick Morris (director), Mike Slee (director), Neil Nightingale (producer & director)YesNo
Earthflight2016Film follows with an incredible flight across the world on the wings of birds. (not to be confused with the TV series Earthflight ) Cate Blanchett (narrator)NoNo
Incredible Predators2016Feature-length version of The Hunt TV series. Alastair Fothergill (director)NoNo
Earth: One Amazing Day2017Feature-length (1h 35m) version of the Planet Earth II TV series. Robert Redford (narrator), Peter Webber (director), Lixin Fan (director), Richard Dale (director)YesNo
Oceans: Our Blue Planet2018Feature-length (40m) version of Blue Planet II . Embark on a global odyssey to discover the largest and least explored habitat on earth. New ocean science and technology has allowed us to go further into the unknown than we ever thought possible. Kate Winslet (narrator), Mark Brownlow & Rachel Butler (directors)YesNo
Cuba: Journey to the Heart of the Caribbean2019Peter H. Chang (director)
The Year Earth Changed 2021 David Attenborough (narrator), Tom Beard (director)
Antarctica: Into The Unknown2021 Benedict Cumberbatch (narrator), Fredi Davas (director)
Arctic: Our Frozen Planet2023 Benedict Cumberbatch (narrator), Rachel Scott (director)

See also

Notes

  1. 1 2 3 DVD & Blu Ray available at Amazon UK (Region 2).
  2. 1 2 3 Video download available at iTunes UK, Amazon UK Instant Video, Microsoft Store UK or PlayStation Store UK.
  3. 1 2 Series 1 only available on DVD and iTunes Store UK.

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