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BBC Studios Natural History Unit filmography

October 26, 2023

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.

Television productions Edit

Series Title Year(s) Broadcast Subject Contributors DVD Release[a] Video Download[b]
Faraway Look 1957 Wildlife of Australasia Peter and Philippa Scott (presenter) No No
Eastwards with Attenborough 1973 Expedition to South East Asia David Attenborough (presenter) No No
Life on Earth 1979 The evolution of life David Attenborough (presenter) Yes No
The Living Planet 1984 How organisms adapt to their environment David Attenborough (presenter) Yes No
The Living Isles 1985 British wildlife Julian Pettifer (presenter) and Peter Crawford (presenter) No No
The First Eden 1987 A four-part natural history documentary presenting a portrait of the Mediterranean Sea and the lands around it David Attenborough (narrator/presenter)
Supersense 1988 Sensory perception in animals Andrew Sachs (narrator) Yes No
Lost Worlds, Vanished Lives 1989 A four-part series concerning the discovery of fossils, which give many clues to how life existed on pre-historic Earth. David Attenborough (presenter) Yes[1] No
Land of the Eagle 1990 The Natural History & Colonisation of North America Alan Ereira (narrator) and Peter Crawford (producer) No No
The Trials of Life 1990 Animal behaviour David Attenborough (presenter) Yes Yes
Sea Trek 1991 Exploration of dive sites Martha Holmes (presenter) and Mike deGruy (presenter) No No
Lifesense 1991 Ground-breaking perception and precision in animals Andrew Sachs (narrator) Yes No
Realms of the Russian Bear 1992 Natural history of the former USSR states Nikolai Drozdov (presenter) No No
Life in the Freezer 1993 Natural history of Antarctica David Attenborough (presenter) and Alastair Fothergill (producer) Yes Yes
Killing for a living 1993, 1996, 1997 Many animals live by a simple natural law, kill or be killed, and have their own strategies for survival. The first three episodes aired in 1993, with episode four picking up in 1996. Anthony Hopkins (narrator) (eps. 1–3); John Shrapnel (narrator) (eps. 4–13) No No
The Private Life of Plants 1995 A study of the plants David Attenborough (presenter) Yes Yes
Alien Empire 1996 A series looking at the world of the insects John Shrapnel (narrator) No No
Spirits of the Jaguar 1996 Natural History of Central America Alan Ereira (narrator) Yes No
Incredible Journeys 1997 Animal migration Geoffrey Palmer (narrator) and Nigel Marven (producer) No No
Land of the Tiger 1997 Natural history of the Indian subcontinent Valmik Thapar (presenter) No Yes
The Life of Birds 1998 A natural history of birds David Attenborough (presenter) Yes Yes
Earth Story 1998 Aubrey Manning finds out how old our planet is and what it looked like when it was newly formed. Aubrey Manning (presenter) Yes Yes
Walking with Dinosaurs 1999 A natural history of dinosaurs Kenneth Branagh (narrator) Yes Yes
The Planets 1999 Samuel West (narrator, original version) & Mark Halliley (narrator, remastered version)
Supernatural 1999 Investigating extraordinary feats and strange powers of animals. Andrew Sachs (narrator) Yes Yes
Living Britain 1999 British natural history Samuel West (narrator), Peter Crawford (producer) Yes No
Predators 2000 The strategy and tactics that predators use to catch their prey. John Hannah (narrator) No No
Cousins 2000 Charlotte Uhlenbroek explores the world of the primates - our closest relatives. Charlotte Uhlenbroek (presenter) No No
Andes to Amazon 2000 A portrait of South American landscapes and wildlife. Also known as Wild South America for the release. Fergal Keane (narrator) Yes No
State of the Planet 2000 The impact of humans on the natural world David Attenborough (presenter) Yes No
The Ballad of Big Al 2000 The life story of an Allosaurus named Big Al Kenneth Branagh (narrator) Yes No
The Blue Planet 2001 A natural history of the oceans. Also known as The Blue Planet: Seas of Life for North America release. David Attenborough (narrator), Alastair Fothergill (producer) Yes Yes[2]
Wild Africa 2001 A portrait of Africa's landscapes and wildlife. Fergal Keane (narrator) Yes No
Walking with Beasts 2001 A portrait of life after the dinosaurs. Kenneth Branagh (narrator) Yes Yes
Congo 2001 A portrait of the great central African river's, forests, and wildlife. John Lynch (narrator) and Brian Leith (producer) No No
Ultimate Killers 2001 Hunting techniques of predators. Steve Leonard (presenter) No No
Weird Nature 2002 Strange animal behavior Ciaran McMenamin Yes No
Talking with Animals 2002 A four-part series covering animal communication in various environments. Charlotte Uhlenbroek (narrator) No No
Animals - The Inside Story 2002 An exploration into the extremes of habitats where animals live, and even right inside their bodies to see how their physiology works. Robert Lindsay (narrator) No No
Wild New World 2002 Prehistory 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) Yes No
The Life of Mammals 2002 A natural history of mammals. David Attenborough (presenter) Yes[3][4] No
Wild Weather 2002 A 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) No No
Chased by Dinosaurs 2002 A look at some of the biggest dinosaurs Nigel Marven (presenter) Yes
Walking with Cavemen 2003 A look at the evolution of humans Robert Winston (presenter) and Richard Dale (director) Yes
Monsters We Met 2003 A look at man's impact on landscapes and species Ian Holm (narrator)
Wild In Your Garden 2003 Garden wildlife. Bill Oddie (presenter), Kate Humble (presenter), Simon King (presenter) No No
Wild Down Under 2003 A portrait of Australasia's landscapes and wildlife. Also known as Wild Australasia for international release. Matt Day (narrator) Yes[5] No
Jungle 2003 Wildlife of the world's rainforests. Charlotte Uhlenbroek (presenter) No No
Sea Monsters 2003 A look at the prehistoric oceans Nigel Marven (presenter) Yes
The Nile 2004 The history and natural history of the Nile. Simon MacCorkindale (presenter) No No
Dragons Alive 2004 The natural history of the reptiles. Lloyd Owen (narrator) No No
Britain Goes Wild 2004 The coming of spring in Britain. Bill Oddie (presenter), Kate Humble (presenter), Simon King (presenter) No No
Massive Nature 2004 An epic run of nature documentaries charting the behaviour of large groups of animals and their predators. Sean Pertwee (narrator) No No
British Isles - A Natural History 2004 The natural history of the British Isles. Alan Titchmarsh (presenter) Yes[6] No
Life in the Undergrowth 2005 A study of terrestrial invertebrates. David Attenborough (presenter) Yes[7][8] Yes[9][10]
Europe: A Natural History 2005 How European landscapes and wildlife have changed through time. Sean Pertwee (narrator) No No
Journey of Life 2005 A five-part series covering evolution on land, sea and air. Steve Leonard (presenter) Yes[11] No
Elephant Diaries 2005, 2008 Wildlife 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)
The Truth About Killer Dinosaurs 2005 The weaponry and defenses of dinosaurs Bill Oddie (presenter) Yes
Walking with Monsters 2005 A portrait of life before the dinosaurs. Kenneth Branagh (narrator) Yes[12] No
Planet Earth 2006 A portrait of Earth's wildernesses and wildlife spectacles. David Attenborough (narrator), Alastair Fothergill (producer) Yes[13][14][15][16] Yes[17][18][19]
Galápagos 2006 A natural history of the Pacific islands. Tilda Swinton (narrator) Yes[20][21] No
Ocean Odyssey 2006 A 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) No No
Incredible Animal Journeys 2006 A 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) No No
Planet Earth: The Future 2006 Series highlights the conservation issues surrounding some of the featured species and environments. Simon Poland (narrator), Fergus Beeley (producer) Yes[15][16][c] No
Trek: Spy on the Wildebeest 2007 David Attenborough (narrator)
Expedition Borneo 2007 Wildlife adventure series following a team of explorers in the heart of the tropical island of Borneo. Alisdair Simpson (narrator) No No
Wild Caribbean 2007 A natural history of the Caribbean islands and Sea. Steve Toussaint (narrator) Yes[22] No
Orangutan Diary 2007, 2009 Wildlife 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) No No
Saving Planet Earth 2007 A season of programmes dedicated to wildlife conservation. David Attenborough (presenter), Alan Titchmarsh (presenter) and others No No
Ganges 2007 A journey along the sacred river from the Himalayas to the Bay of Bengal. Sudha Bhuchar (narrator) Yes[23][24] No
The Nature of Britain 2007 A survey of British wildlife and habitats. Alan Titchmarsh (presenter) Yes[25] No
Earth: The Power of the Planet 2007 Documentary series looking at geology of the planet Earth. Also known as Earth: The Biography. Iain Stewart (presenter) Yes[26] No
Life in Cold Blood 2008 A series dedicated to reptiles and amphibians. David Attenborough (presenter) Yes[27][28] Yes[29][30]
Tiger - Spy in the Jungle 2008 Elephants carrying spy cameras tell the story of four tiger cubs growing up in the Indian Jungle. Over two years the cameras track their development from young cubs into adult hunters. David Attenborough (narrator) Yes[31] No
Wild China 2008 The BBC's first natural history series dedicated to China. Bernard Hill (narrator) Yes[32][33] Yes[34][35]
Fossil Detectives 2008 An 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) No No
Oceans 2008 Four 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) No No
Nature's Great Events 2009 The 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) Yes[36][37] Yes[38][39]
Yellowstone 2009 A year in the life of the animals of Yellowstone National Park. Peter Firth (narrator) Yes[40][41] Yes[42]
South Pacific 2009 Natural history of the islands of the South Pacific. Also known as Wild Pacific for North America release. Benedict Cumberbatch (narrator) Yes[43][44] Yes[45][46]
Life 2009 Blue-chip series looking at extraordinary animal behaviour from all parts of the natural world. David Attenborough (narrator) Yes[47][48] Yes[49][50]
Superswarm: Nature's Incredible Invasions 2009 David Tennant (narrator)
The Secret Life of Elephants 2009 A three-part series revealing the emotional and dramatic lives of elephants in Kenya's Samburu National Reserve. Sarah Parish (narrator) No No
Hottest Place on Earth 2009 A team of experts venture into the Danakil Desert in Ethiopia. Kate Humble looks at how tough life is for an Afar woman, and Steve Leonard learns about the Afar and their animals. Kate Humble (presenter), Steve Leonard (presenter) No No
The Incredible Human Journey 2009 This five-part series explains the evidence for the theory of early human migrations out of Africa and subsequently around the world, supporting the Out of Africa Theory. There is a companion book, also by Alice Roberts.[51] Alice Roberts (presenter) Yes[52][53] Yes[54]
Living With Monkeys: Tales From the Treetops 2009 Adventurer 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) No No
First Life 2010 The origin of life. David Attenborough (host) Yes N/A
Polar Bear: Spy on the Ice 2010 David Tennant (narrator)
Wonders of the Solar System 2010 Brian Cox (presenter/narrator)
How Earth Made Us 2010 A five-part series about how geology, geography and climate have influenced mankind. Iain Stewart (presenter) No No
The Great Rift: Africa's Wild Heart 2010 A series looking at flora, fauna, and people of the Great Rift Valley. Hugh Quarshie (narrator) Yes[55][56] Yes[57][58]
Simon King's Shetland Adventure 2010 Wildlife cameraman and presenter Simon King sets off on an adventure to the Shetland Isles to live, through the changing seasons, with his family Simon King (presenter), Marguerite Smits van Oyen (presenter) No No
Museum of Life 2010 Jimmy Doherty goes behind the scenes at the Natural History Museum to join the people who are uncovering secrets, solving mysteries and making discoveries among the collections. Jimmy Doherty (presenter), Mark Carwardine (presenter), Liz Bonnin (presenter), Chris van Tulleken (presenter), Kate Bellingham (presenter) No No
Wild Wales 2010 Wildlife and landscapes of Wales over the course of a single year. Iolo Williams (narrator) No No
Penguin Island 2010 A six-part series following the penguins of Phillip Island, and the team of rangers and scientists who monitor and protect them. Rolf Harris (narrator) No No
Mountain Gorilla 2010 Intimate footage of Africa's few remaining mountain gorillas. Patrick Stewart (narrator) Yes[59][60] No
Making Scotland's Landscape 2010 A five-part series covering the ways humanity has shaped Scotland's landscape. Iain Stewart (presenter) No No
Birds Britannia 2010 A 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) No No
Iolo's Secret Life of Birds 2010 A five-part series covering the life of birds in Wales, and how they have adapted to their environment. Iolo Williams (presenter) Yes[61] No
Human Planet 2011 Mankind's relationship with nature in the world today. John Hurt (narrator) Yes[62][63] Yes[64][65]
Madagascar 2011 A natural history of Madagascar. David Attenborough (presenter) Yes[66][67] Yes[68][69]
Planet Dinosaur 2011 A six-part series bringing to life the biggest, deadliest and weirdest pre-historic creatures ever to walk the Earth, using the latest fossil evidence and immersive computer graphics. John Hurt (narrator) Yes[70][71][72] Yes[73][74]
Frozen Planet 2011 A seven-part survey of the polar regions. David Attenborough (narrator/presenter) and Alastair Fothergill (producer) Yes[75][76] Yes[77][78]
Earthflight 2011 A six-part series about a bird's-eye view of the natural world, joining the journeys of snow geese, cranes, albatrosses, eagles and other birds across six continents. David Tennant (narrator) Yes[79][80] Yes[81][82]
Wonders of the Universe 2011 Brain Cox (presenter/narrator)
The Bear Family & Me 2011 Gordon Buchanan tries to gain the trust of a wild bear family in the American wilderness. Gordon Buchanan (presenter) Yes[83] Yes[84][85]
The Animal's Guide to Britain 2011 Chris Packham examines Britain from an animal's point of view as he tries to understand their needs. Chris Packham (presenter) No No
Britain's Secret Seas 2011 A four-part series featuring underwater photography revealing Britain's native waters to be as dramatic, colourful and surprising as the other oceans of the world. Paul Rose (presenter), Frank Pope (presenter), Tooni Mahto (presenter) No No
Botany: A Blooming History 2011 A series which tells the story of how people came to understand the natural order of the plant world, and how the quest to discover how plants grow uncovered the secret to life on the planet. Timothy Walker (presenter) No No
Ocean Giants 2011 A natural history of whales and dolphins. Stephen Fry (narrator) No Yes[86][87]
Nature's Miracle Babies 2011 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) Yes[88] Yes[89][90]
Iolo's Jewels of Wales 2011 Iolo Williams discusses his favourite Welsh landscapes and wildlife. Episodes are themed around water, mineral wealth, lowlands, and uplands. Iolo Williams (narrator) No No
Great Barrier Reef 2012 Exploring Australia's Great Barrier Reef, the largest living structure on our planet. Monty Halls (presenter) Yes[91][92] Yes[93][94]
Survivors: Nature's Indestructible Creatures 2012 Professor Richard Fortey travels across the globe to find the survivors of mass extinction events. Richard Fortey (presenter) No No
How to Grow a Planet 2012 A three-part series telling how the greatest changes to the Earth have been driven, above all, by plants. Iain Stewart (presenter) No No
Super Smart Animals 2012 Animal intelligence Liz Bonnin (presenter) No No
Swimming with Crocodiles 2012 A two-part series where Ben Fogle and a team of scientists study the underwater behaviour of crocodiles. Episode one covers Nile crocodiles in Botswana, and episode two covers saltwater crocodiles in Australia's Northern Territory. Ben Fogle (presenter) No No
Orbit: Earth's Extraordinary Journey 2012 Kate Humble and Helen Czerski look at the impact the Sun has on the Earth as a year progresses. Kate Humble (presenter), Helen Czerski (presenter) No No
Land of the Lost Wolves 2012 Two-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) No No
Planet Earth Live 2012 Series featuring live wildlife footage from across the globe. Also known as 24/7 Wild for international release. Julia Bradbury and Richard Hammond (presenter) No No
Secrets of Our Living Planet 2012 Biodiversity, ecosystems and the complex relationships between plants and animals. Also known as How Nature Works for international release. Chris Packham (presenter) Yes[95] Yes[96][97]
Volcano Live 2012 A team of experts investigates the science behind volcanoes and travels the world looking at how people live alongside them and why they are so unpredictable. Kate Humble (presenter), Iain Stewart (presenter) No No
Nature's Microworlds 2012–2013 Nature series which looks at some of the world's most iconic ecosystems Steve Backshall (narrator) No No
A Year in the Wild 2012 The 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) No No
The Dark: Nature's Nighttime World 2012 An expedition team films nocturnal creatures in Central and South America. Andy Serkis (narrator), Gordon Buchanan (presenter), George McGavin (presenter) and Justine Evans (presenter) Yes[98] Yes[99][100]
Planet Earth Specials 2012 The real-life stories of individual young animals growing up in the wild. Julia Bradbury (narrator) No No
Operation Iceberg 2012 A team of scientists investigate how an iceberg is formed and track its journey across the sea, examining the science behind what makes them and how they affect their surroundings. Chris Packham (presenter), Helen Czerski (presenter), Chris van Tulleken (presenter), Doug Allan (presenter) No No
Attenborough: 60 Years in the Wild 2012 Over 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) Yes[101][102] Yes[103][104]
Africa 2013 A six-part series that explores wildlife in Africa. David Attenborough (narrator/presenter) Yes[105][106] Yes[107][108]
The Polar Bear Family & Me 2013 Wildlife cameraman Gordon Buchanan follows a wild polar bear family over three seasons in Svalbard. Gordon Buchanan (presenter) No Yes[109][110]
Penguins: Spy in the Huddle 2013 From the Antarctic to the tropics, 50 spy cameras capture unique footage of three penguin species. David Tennant (narrator) No No
Wild Arabia 2013 A three-part series that explores the Arabian wildlife, landscape and people. Alexander Siddig (narrator) Yes[111] Yes[112][113]
Rise of the Continents 2013 A series which covers how Earth's continents were created, and how their past has shaped human life today. Iain Stewart (presenter) No No
Wild Burma: Nature's Lost Kingdom 2013 Scientists 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) No No
Wonders of Life 2013 Brian Cox (presenter/narrator)
Great Bear Stakeout 2013 Deep in Alaska an expert team of film-makers follow the lives of grizzly bears. Billy Connolly (narrator) No Yes[114][115]
Hebrides - Islands on the Edge 2013 A privileged view into the lives of a cast of Hebridean animals. Ewan McGregor (narrator) No No
Ice Age Giants 2013 A three-part series about the great beasts of the Ice Age in North America and Europe. Alice Roberts (presenter) No No
Operation Snow Tiger 2013 Liz 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) No No
The Burrowers 2013 A three part series looking at the lives of animals that live underground. Chris Packham No No
David Attenborough's Rise of Animals: Triumph of the Vertebrates 2013 The evolution of vertebrate life over the past 500 million years. David Attenborough (presenter) No Yes
The Great British Year 2013 A portrait of the dynamic nature of Britain over the course of one year. Also known as Wild Kingdom for international release. Joseph Fiennes (narrator) No Yes[116][117]
Africa 2013: Countdown to the Rains 2013 Kate Humble and Simon King follow the animals living along Zambia's Luangwa River, from the last days of the longest dry season in memory to the arrival of the rains that will change everything. Also known as Countdown to the Rains for international release. Kate Humble (presenter), Simon King (presenter) No No
Animal Odd Couples 2013 Why animals of different species make friends with each other, and even with humans. Liz Bonnin (presenter) No No
Dolphins - Spy in the Pod 2014 This series uses hidden cameras to go into the heart of the dolphins' world, offering the chance to encounter dolphins up-close. David Tennant (narrator) Yes[118][119] No
Wild Brazil 2014 Series 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) No Yes[120][121]
Hidden Kingdoms 2014 Dramatized documentary series showing how diminutive animals experience the world from their perspective. Also known as Mini Monsters for Discovery Channel release. Stephen Fry (narrator) Yes[122] Yes[123][124]
24 Hours on Earth 2014 A two-part series of a day in the life of our planet. Matthew Macfadyen (narrator) No Yes[125][126]
Life Story 2014 A six-part series following specific animals from birth to parenthood. David Attenborough (narrator/presenter) Yes[127][128] Yes[129][130][131]
Human Universe 2014 Brian Cox (presenter/narrator)
Inside the Animal Mind 2014 Three part series that looks at how animals perceive and interact with the world. Chris Packham (presenter) No No
Secrets of Bones 2014 A six-part series looking at the bones of animals. Ben Garrod (presenter) No Yes[132]
Fossil Wonderlands: Nature's Hidden Treasures 2014 Three part series looking at fossils of the Rockies, China, and Germany. Richard Fortey (presenter) No No
Monkey Planet 2014 A global survey of the primate order. George McGavin (presenter) Yes[133][134] Yes[135][136]
The Wonder of Bees with Martha Kearney 2014 A series which follows Martha Kearney's bee-keeping year and explores the science, art and culture of the honeybee. Martha Kearney (presenter) No No
Tigers About the House 2014 A programme following Giles Clark as he helps to bring up two young tiger cubs in his home. Giles Clark No No
Hive Alive 2014 A two-part documentary in which Chris Packham and Martha Kearney reveal the mysteries of the honeybee. Chris Packham (presenter), Martha Kearney (presenter) No No
Talk to the Animals 2014 Animal communication. Lucy Cooke (presenter) No No
The Wonder of Animals 2014 Series takes a in-depth look at nature's winners to reveal the secret of animals success. Chris Packham (presenter) No No
Super Senses: The Secret Power of Animals 2014 A three-part series exploring the extraordinary world of animal senses. Helen Czerski and Patrick Aryee (presenters) No No
Nature's Miracle Orphans 2014, 2016 Observational 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) No No
Wonders of the Monsoon 2014 A 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) Yes[137][138] Yes[139][140]
Wild Weather with Richard Hammond 2014 A three part series about how wind, water, and temperature affect the weather. Richard Hammond (presenter) No No
Snow Wolf Family & Me 2014 Gordon Buchanan travels to the remote Canadian Arctic in search of wolves that have never seen people. Gordon Buchanan (presenter) No Yes[141][142]
Alaska: Earth's Frozen Kingdom 2015 A 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) No Yes[143][144]
Shark 2015 A 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) Yes[145][146] Yes[147][148][149]
Japan: Earth's Enchanted Islands 2015 A 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) No Yes[150][151]
World's Weirdest Events 2015 A 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) No No
The Hunt 2015 A six-part series that looks in detail at the relationship between predators and their prey, focusing on the strategies predators use to catch their food and prey use to escape death. David Attenborough (narrator) Alastair Fothergill (Executive producer) Yes[152][153] Yes[154][155][156]
Great Barrier Reef with David Attenborough 2015 David Attenborough visits the Great Barrier Reef. Also known as David Attenborough's Great Barrier Reef for international release. David Attenborough (presenter) Yes[157][158] Yes[159][160]
Kate Humble: Into the Volcano 2015 A team of geologists at the Vanuatu archipelago investigates some of the most active volcanoes in the world. Kate Humble (presenter) No No
Life of a Mountain 2015, 2017, 2021 Terry Abraham's trilogy reflecting on the beauty of the Lake District. The first episode centers on Scafell Pike, the second on Blencathra, and the third on Helvellyn. N/A No No
Animals in Love 2015 A two-part series about animal relationships. Liz Bonnin (presenter) No No
Hunters of the South Seas 2015 A series about the people of the Coral Triangle in the Western Pacific, where whale hunters, spear fishermen, and ocean traders all live in close connection to the sea. Will Millard (presenter) No No
Hidden India 2015 A three-part BBC series showcasing various facets of the rivers, mountains and wildlife of remote areas of India. Geraldine James (narrator) Yes[161] No
Kate Humble: Living with Nomads 2015 Kate Humble gets an inside look with nomadic peoples, and their connection with the environment around them. This series includes the Raute of Nepal, the Nenets of the Siberian tundra, and Mongolian herders in the Gobi desert. Kate Humble (presenter) No No
Nature's Greatest Dancers 2015 A two-part series exploring the flamboyant, eye-catching and sometimes bizarre world of slick animal movers. Steve Backshall (narrator) No No
Animal Super Parents 2015 A two-part series revealing the weird and wonderful stories of some of the natural world's most incredible parents. Hugh Dennis (narrator) No No
Atlantic: The Wildest Ocean on Earth 2015 A 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) Yes[162][163] Yes[164][165]
Earth's Natural Wonders 2015, 2018 Series 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) No No
Big Blue Live 2015 Series 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) No Yes[166]
Big Blue UK 2015 Hugh 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) No No
India: Nature's Wonderland 2015 Two-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) No No
Patagonia: Earth's Secret Paradise 2015 A three-part series exploring the landscapes and wildlife of Patagonia. Also known as Wild Patagonia for international release. Santiago Cabrera (narrator) No Yes[167][168]
Earth's Wildest Waters: The Big Fish 2015 Series 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) No Yes[169][170]
Gorilla Family & Me 2015 Gordon Buchanan travels to the Democratic Republic of Congo to meet a family of rare Grauer's gorillas. Gordon Buchanan (presenter) No Yes[171][172]
Wild West: America's Great Frontier 2016 Three-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) No No
Planet Earth II 2016 Series 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) Yes[173][174][175] Yes[176][177][178]
The Brecon Beacons with Iolo Williams 2016 Iolo Williams explores the Brecon Beacons over the seasons. Iolo Williams (presenter) No No
Nature's Wonderlands: Islands of Evolution 2016 Professor Richard Fortey investigates why islands are natural laboratories of evolution, and meets some of the unique species that live on them. Richard Fortey (presenter) No No
The River Taff with Will Millard 2016 Will Millard tells the story of the River Taff. Will Millard (presenter) No No
Britain's Treasure Islands 2016 Stewart McPherson
Earth's Greatest Spectacles 2016 Set 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) No No
The Last Seabird Summer? 2016 A series about the seabirds of the Shiants--a small cluster of Scottish islands--and the history of humanity's relationship with seabirds in this part of the world. Adam Nicolson (presenter) No No
Extreme Mountain Challenge 2016 Steve Backshall embarks on one of the most dramatic expeditions ever filmed as his mission is to ascend Venezuela's tepuis - ancient, sheer-sided mountains. Steve Backshall (presenter) No No
Life in the Air 2016 Documentary 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) No Yes[179][180]
Into the Wild 2016 Gordon 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) No Yes[181]
Nick Baker's Wild West 2016 Nick Baker looks at the wildlife to be found around the south west of England. Nick Baker (narrator) No No
Highlands: Scotland's Wild Heart 2016 A four-part series providing a portrait of life in the Scottish Highlands, following the wildlife and people of Scotland's Wild Heart. Ewan McGregor (narrator) Yes[182] No
Nature's Epic Journeys 2016 Series 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) No Yes[183][184]
Forces of Nature 2016 Professor Brian Cox combines some of the most spectacular sights on Earth with our deepest understanding of the universe to reveal how the planet's beauty is created by just a handful of forces. Brian Cox (presenter) Yes[185] Yes[186][187]
New Zealand: Earth's Mythical Islands 2016 A 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) No Yes[188][189]
Earth's Seasonal Secrets 2016 Series follows how each of the four seasons transforms to the world. Also known as Earth's Great Seasons for international release. Andrew Scott (narrator) No No
Ingenious Animals 2016 A 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) No No
Animal Babies 2016 Three-part series follows young animals as they take their first steps and face their earliest challenges. Gordon Buchanan (narrator) No No
Dangerous Earth 2016 A series covering six of the most iconic natural phenomena on Earth--avalanches, volcanoes, lightning, auroras, tornadoes, and icebergs. Helen Czerski (presenter) No No
Elephant Family & Me 2016 Gordon Buchanan follows a herd of elephants in the Kenyan wilderness. Gordon Buchanan (presenter) No No
World's Sneakiest Animals 2016 A 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) No No
Spy in the Wild 2017 Series of animatronic “spy creatures" to go undercover in the animal world to explore their complex behaviour. David Tennant (narrator) Yes[190][191] Yes[192]
Galápagos 2017 A 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) Yes[193] No
Mexico: Earth's Festival of Life 2017 Three-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) No Yes[194][195]
Mountain: Life at the Extreme 2017 Three-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) No No
Blue Planet II 2017 From 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) Yes[196][197][198] Yes[199][200][201]
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Thailand: Earth's Tropical Paradise 2017 Three-part series exploring the tropical wilderness of Thailand. Also known as Wild Thailand for international release. Sophie Okonedo (narrator) No Yes[203][204]
Yellowstone: Wildest Winter to Blazing Summer 2017 Covers 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) Yes[205] Yes[206][207]
Birds of Paradise: The Ultimate Quest 2017 Frank Gardner and Benedict Allen journey through Papua New Guinea. Gardner is pursuing a lifelong dream to see birds of paradise, while Allen is returning to the tribe he abandoned 30 years ago. Frank Gardner (presenter), Benedict Allen (presenter) No No
Down the Mighty River 2017 Steve 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) No Yes[208][209][210]
Wild Ireland: The Edge of the World 2017 The wildlife and landscapes of coastal Ireland. Also known as Ireland's Wild Coast for PBS release. Colin Stafford Johnson (presenter) No No
Wild Alaska Live 2017 A live-broadcast series about the congregation of wildlife in Alaska for the bountiful summer season. Steve Backshall (presenter), Liz Bonnin (presenter), Matt Baker (presenter) No No
Wild UK 2017 A 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) No No
Tribes, Predators & Me 2017 Gordon 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) No Yes[211]
Expedition Volcano 2017 Chris Jackson, Xand Van Tulleken and Aldo Kane take part in an extraordinary expedition to Nyiragongo. Xand van Tulleken (presenter), Christopher Jackson (presenter) No No
Kate Humble: Off the Beaten Track 2017, 2019 Kate Humble and her Welsh sheepdog, Teg, explore Wales's countryside. Kate Humble (presenter) No No
Dynasties 2018 Series focuses on five animals, where each animal battles against the odds for the future of their families. David Attenborough (narrator/presenter) Yes[212][213][214]
[215]		 Yes[216][217]
The Forest 2018 A six-part series revealing the hidden world of Galloway Forest. Mark Bonnar (narrator) No No
Big Cats 2018 Three-part series uncovering the secret lives of big cats. Also known as Super Cats for PBS release. Bertie Carvel (narrator) Yes[218] Yes[219]
Animals with Cameras 2018, 2021 Wildlife 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) No Yes[220][221]
Big Cats About the House 2018 A 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) No No
Beach Live: Jurassic Coast Revealed 2018 A live-broadcast series about the historical, geological and wildlife treasures of the Jurassic Coast in Dorset. Dan Snow (presenter), Lucy Cooke (presenter), Niall Strawson (presenter) No No
Animals Behaving Badly 2018 A 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) No No
My Year with the Tribe 2018 Will Millard (Presenter)
The Lakes with Paul Rose 2018 A four-part series about the mountains of The Lake District, and the people who live and work there. Paul Rose (presenter) No No
Hugh's Wild West 2018 Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall
Extraordinary Rituals 2018 A 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) No Yes [222][223]
Grizzly Bear Cubs & Me 2018 Two-part programme where Gordon Buchanan helps to rehabilitate orphaned baby grizzly bears into the Russian wilderness. Gordon Buchanan (presenter) No Yes[224]
Cities: Nature's New Wild 2018 - 2019 Three-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) No Yes [225][226]
Earth From Space 2019 In 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) Yes No
Serengeti 2019 Wildlife stories of the Serengeti. John Boyega (narrator) No No
Seven Worlds, One Planet 2019 A series which focuses on the climates, wildlife, and spectacles of each of Earth's seven continents. Sir David Attenborough (narrator) Yes No
Earth's Great Rivers 2019 Three-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) No No
Australia: Earth's Magical Kingdom 2019 Three-part series about Australian wildlife. Barry Humphries (narrator) No No
Blue Planet Live 2019 A 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) No No
Blue Planet UK 2019 A 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) No No
Wales: Land of the Wild 2019 Series about Wales's wildlife and landscapes. Michael Sheen (narrator) No No
Undiscovered Worlds 2019 Four-part series, Steve Backshall ventures into uncharted territory. Steve Backshall (presenter) No No
Big Animal Surgery 2019 A series about medical procedures performed on some of the biggest animals in the world. Liz Bonnin (presenter) No No
Animal Babies: First Year on Earth 2019 A 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) Yes[227][228] Yes[229]
Animals at Play 2019 A series about animal "playtime" behaviour. Gordon Buchanan (narrator) No No
Secrets of Skin 2019 A six-part series about vertebrate skin, specifically covering adaptability, movement, protection, communication, defence, and sensory perception. Ben Garrod (presenter) No No
Snow Cats & Me 2019 Rescue and rehabilitation of lynx from the fur and pet trades back to into the wild. Gordon Buchanan (presenter) No No
The Planets 2019 Remake of the 1999 series of the same name Brian Cox (presenter/narrator)
Spy In The Wild 2 2020 A hidden camera documentary that captures wildlife in their natural habitat. David Tennant (narrator) Yes No
Stormborn 2020 A three-part series looking at animals which live their lives in tough Arctic conditions. Ewan McGregor (narrator) No No
Earth's Tropical Islands 2020 Exploring some of the world's most isolated tropical islands. David Harewood (narrator) No No
Baby Chimp Rescue 2020 A three-part series documenting the efforts of a rescue center for chimpanzees in Liberia. Ben Garrod (presenter) No No
Blue Planet Revisited 2020 A 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) No No
Primates 2020 A three-part documentary series about primates, and the strategies monkeys, apes and lemurs utilize to survive. Chris Packham (narrator) Yes No
A Wild Year 2020 A 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) No No
Bears About the House 2020 Conservationist Giles Clark travels to Laos to help take care of care of Sun and Moon bear cubs. Giles Clark (presenter), Andrew Lincoln (narrator) No No
Iolo: The Last Wilderness of Wales 2020 Iolo Williams tracks wildlife in the Cambrian Mountains. Iolo Williams (presenter) No No
Mindful Escapes: Breathe, Release, Restore 2020 A four part series featuring relaxing sequences of the natural world. Andy Puddicombe (Narrator) No No
Waterhole: Africa's Animal Oasis 2020 A 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) No No
A Perfect Planet 2021 A five-part series exploring how life is shaped and influenced by natural forces, and how humans can become a force for good. David Attenborough (narrator) No No
Attenborough's Life in Colour 2021 A two-part programme about the vital role colour plays in the daily lives of many species. David Attenborough (narrator) No No
Serengeti II 2021 A sequel to 2019's Serengeti, continuing to look at lives of several African animals, including lions, leopards, baboons and elephants. Lupita Nyong'o (narrator) No No
The Mating Game 2021 A series focusing on animal courtship and companionship. David Attenborough (narrator) No No
Eden: Untamed Planet 2021 A six-part series focusing on isolated regions, largely undisturbed by human interference. Helena Bonham Carter (narrator)
Cheetah Family & Me 2021 Gordon Buchanan gets close to wild cheetah in the Kalahari, experiencing first hand the dangers these big cats face. Gordon Buchanan (presenter) No No
Chris Packham's Animal Einsteins 2021 A series about animal intelligence, and the strategies that give certain species the upper hand. Chris Packham (presenter) No No
Greta Thunberg: A Year to Change the World 2021 A three part series following Greta Thunberg as she attempts to raise awareness about climate change. Paul McGann (Narrator) No No
Our Wild Adventures 2021 An 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) No No
Iolo's Pembrokeshire 2021 Iolo Williams presents the "secret spots" and wildlife of Pembrokeshire. Iolo Williams (presenter) No No
Chris and Meg's Wild Summer 2021 Wildlife 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) No No
The Earthshot Prize 2021 Prince William and Sir David Attenborough explore simple, ambitious ideas to repair our planet - solutions offering hope for nature and humanity. Prince William (presenter), David Attenborough (narrator) No No
Restoring the Earth: The Age of Nature 2021 Documentary series that explores humanity's relationship with the natural world and our growing understanding of how nature works. Anna Friel (narrator) No No
Wonders of the Celtic Deep 2021 Documentary exploring the nature and wildlife of the Welsh coast. Sian Phillips (narrator) No No
Universe 2021 Brian Cox (presenter/narrator)
The Green Planet 2022 A 5-part documentary series exploring plants and their relationship with animals, humans, and the environment. David Attenborough (narrator/presenter) Yes[230] Yes[231]
Prehistoric Planet 2022 A 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) No No
Dynasties II 2022 A 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 2022 Sir 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 II 2022 Three-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 Family 2022 A series about canines, and how they have adapted to a wide variety of Earth's climates. Chris Packham (narrator)
Earth 2023
Prehistoric Planet 2 2023 Sequel to Prehistoric Planet David Attenborough (narrator)
Planet Earth III 2023 Sequel to Planet Earth & Planet Earth II David Attenborough (narrator)

Single-running television productions Edit

Series Title Year(s) Broadcast Subject Contributors DVD Release[a] Video Download[b]
Bill Oddie's Top Ten Birds 2007 Bill 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) No No
Wild Swimming with Alice Roberts 2010 Alice 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) No No
Woolly Mammoth: Secrets from the Ice 2012 Professor 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) Yes No
Miniature Britain 2012 Dr. 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 Colony 2013 A 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 Prayer 2013 A programme looking at the migration patterns of the Monarch Butterfly and what can be done to help it to thrive. Kristin Scott Thomas
Ultimate Swarms 2013 Dr. George McGavin looks at how and why animals swarm together. George McGavin (narrator/presenter)
Spider House 2014 Alice 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 Mushrooms 2014 Richard 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 Thieves 2015 A programme investigating how animals will steal food in order to survive. Lucy Cooke (narrator/presenter) No No
Attenborough's Paradise Birds 2015 Sir 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) No No
Super Cute Animals 2015 Gordon 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) No No
Dawn Chorus: The Sounds of Spring 2015 Uninterrupted 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/A No No
Animals Unexpected 2015 A programme investigating how animals can adapt to new environments and thrive as invasive species. Lucy Cooke No No
Oak Tree: Nature's Greatest Survivor 2015 A 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 No No
Legends of the Deep: Deep Sea Sharks 2015 Documentary 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) No No
The Secret Life of Midges 2015 Dr. 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) No No
Snow Chick - A Penguin's Tale 2015 Story 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[232][233] No
Attenborough and the Giant Dinosaur 2016 David 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) No Yes[234][235]
Koko: The Gorilla who Talks to People 2016 A programme looking at Koko, a gorilla who has learned to communicate with people. Bertie Carvel (narrator), Penny Patterson Yes[236]
The Great Butterfly Adventure: Africa to Britain with the Painted Lady 2016 A 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 2016 David Attenborough exploring life of bioluminescent organisms, that is, capable of creating light. David Attenborough (presenter) Yes[237] No
Wild Tales from the Village 2016 A 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) No No
Life in the Snow 2016 Gordon Buchanan meets the animals who live in nature's winter wonderlands. Gordon Buchanan (presenter) No No
Life in Polar Bear Town with Gordon Buchanan 2016 Gordon 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) No No
The Lake District: A Wild Year 2017 For 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) No No
The British Garden: Life and Death on Your Lawn 2017 Chris Packham investigates what makes a garden an ideal environment for wildlife. Chris Packham
Super Small Animals 2017 Biologist Patrick Aryee explores the fascinating secrets behind what makes small animals successful, from a little lemur to a tiny armadillo. Patrick Aryee (presenter) No No
Attenborough and the Giant Elephant 2017 David 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) No No
Winter's Weirdest Events 2017 Chris Packham embarks on a fascinating journey to explain some of winter's weirdest events. Chris Packham (presenter) No No
Reindeer Family and Me 2017 Gordon 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) Yes No
Snow Bears 2017 Story following a polar bear and her cubs. Kate Winslet
The Real T-Rex 2018 Chris Packham embarks on a global journey to discover the astonishing truth behind the T. Rex, the animal that has endured centuries of scientific inaccuracy and Hollywood misrepresentation. Chris Packham (presenter) No No
Attenborough and the Sea Dragon 2018 David 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) No Yes[238][239]
South Korea: Earth's Hidden Wilderness 2018 Documentary which explores the wilderness of South Korea. Also known as Wild Korea for international release. Arthur Lee (narrator) No No
Amazon Explorers - Into the Peak of Mist 2018 A 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) No No
Nature's Turtle Nursery: Secrets from the Nest 2018 Nature 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) No No
Wonders of the Great Barrier Reef 2018 Iolo 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 Plastic 2018 Wildlife 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) No No
Spy in the Snow 2018 Animatronic spy creatures infiltrate the animal world to reveal how living in the snow tests animals to the limit. David Tennant (narrator) No No
The Snow Wolf: A Winter's Tale 2018 Story following a female wolf as she leaves her pack and travels across The Alps. Emilia Fox (narrator) No No
New Forest: A Year in the Wild Wood 2019 Author 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) No No
Wild Shetland - Scotland's Viking Frontier 2019 Ewan 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) No No
Wild Way of the Vikings 2019 Ewan 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) No No
Climate Change - The Facts 2019 After one of the hottest years on record, Sir David Attenborough looks at the science of climate change and potential solutions to this global threat. David Attenborough (presenter) No No
The River - A Year in the Life of the Tay 2019 Author 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) No No
Takaya: Lone Wolf 2019 Programme following a lone wolf spotted in British Columbia. Cheryl Alexander
Ocean Autopsy: The Secret Story of Our Seas 2020 A 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 Deep 2020 Documentary 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) No Yes[240]
The Hidden Wilds of the Motorway 2020 Author 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) No No
Planet Earth: A Celebration 2020 The 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) No No
Extinction: The Facts 2020 With a million species at risk of extinction, David Attenborough explores how this crisis of biodiversity has consequences for us all, including putting us at greater risk of pandemic diseases. David Attenborough (presenter) No No
Inside the Bat Cave 2020 A 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) No No
Penguins: Meet the Family 2020 A 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) No No
Chris Packham: The Walk That Made Me 2021 Chris 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) No No
Attenborough and the Mammoth Graveyard 2021 David and University of East Anglia prof. Ben Garrod investigate a 200,000-year-old bonebed of mammoths found in Swindon in 2017 by a couple.[241] David Attenborough

Ben Garrod (co-presenter)

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Attenborough's Wonder of Song 2022 Sir David Attenborough chooses his favourite recordings from the natural world that have revolutionised our understanding of song.
Fantastic Beasts: A Natural History 2022 Stephen Fry embarks on a fascinating global journey to discover the stories behind some of the world’s most fantastic beasts.
Dinosaur Apocalypse 2022 David Attenborough brings to life, in unprecedented detail, the last days of the dinosaurs based on research published by palaeontologist Robert DePalma. David Attenborough (presenter/narrator)

Long-running television productions Edit

Series Title Year(s) Broadcast Subject Contributors DVD Release[a] Video Download[b]
Zoo Quest 1954-1963 David Attenborough travels to exotic locations in a bid to find rare and unusual animals. David Attenborough
Look 1955–1969 Weekly magazine show Peter Scott (introduced by), Desmond Hawkins (producer), Tony Soper (producer) and Jeffery Boswall (producer) No No
On Safari 1957–1965 Filming animals in East Africa Armand and Michaela Denis (presenter) No No
Undersea World of Adventure 1958–1960 Sea life Hans and Lotte Hass (presenter) and Tony Soper (producer) No No
Animal Magic 1962–1983 Weekly magazine show for children Johnny Morris (presenter) No No
Adventure 1963–1965 David Attenborough travel documentary. Series one is called Quest under Capricorn, and series two is called Zambezi. David Attenborough (presenter) No No
Private Lives 1967–1970 Series on individual species including kingfisher, cuckoo and fox Jeffery Boswall (producer) No No
The World About Us 1967–1983 Weekly blue-chip documentary strand featuring NHU content Various No No
Wildlife on One 1977–2005 Weekly series profiling different animals David Attenborough (narrator) No No
Natural World 1983–present Weekly blue-chip documentary strand Various Yes[242][243][244]
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[249][250][251]		 No
The Really Wild Show 1986–2006 Weekly magazine show for children Terry Nutkins (presenter), Chris Packham (presenter), Michaela Strachan (presenter) and others No No
The Wildlife Specials 1995–2007 One-off profiles of individual species David Attenborough (narrator) Yes No
Big Cat Diary
Big Cat Week
Big Cat Live		 1996–2008 Family lives of the Masai Mara's lions, leopards and cheetahs Jonathan Scott (presenter), Simon King (presenter) and Saba Douglas-Hamilton (presenter) and others Yes No
Birding with Bill Oddie 1997–2000 Birdwatching in the UK and abroad Bill Oddie (presenter) No No
Bill Oddie Goes Wild 2001–2003 Watching British wildlife Bill Oddie (presenter) No No
Wild 2001–2009 Series of wildlife and nature documentaries with access to never-before-seen footage.[252] Various No No
Wild Battlefields 2002–2003 How lions, polar bears, tiger sharks and wolves hunt their prey Sanjeev Bhaskar (narrator) No No
Abyss
Amazon Abyss
Pacific Abyss		 2002–2008 Expeditions exploring the deep oceans, the Amazon and the seas of Micronesia Kate Humble (presenter) and Mike deGruy (presenter) No No
Bill Oddie's How to Watch Wildlife 2005–2006 Watching British wildlife Bill Oddie (presenter) Yes No
Coast 2005–2013 Journeying around Britain's coastline (additional material by the NHU) Nicholas Crane (presenter) and Neil Oliver (presenter) Yes No
Springwatch
Autumnwatch
Winterwatch		 2005–present Observing British wildlife in spring, autumn and winter Bill Oddie (presenter), Kate Humble (presenter), Simon King (presenter), Chris Packham (presenter), Martin Hughes-Games (presenter), Michaela Strachan (presenter) and others No No
Lost Land of the Jaguar
Lost Land of the Volcano
Lost Land of the Tiger		 2008–2010 An expedition team explores various things Steve Backshall (presenter), Gordon Buchanan (presenter), Justine Evans (presenter) and George McGavin (presenter) Yes No
Deadly 60 2009–present Children's series tracking the world's deadliest animals Steve Backshall (presenter) Yes No
Nature's Weirdest Events 2012-2017 Investigations into strange happenings in the natural world Chris Packham (presenter) Yes[253][d] Yes[254][d]
David Attenborough's Natural Curiosities 2013-2017 David 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[255][256][257] Yes[258]

Feature film productions Edit

Series Title Year(s) Broadcast Subject Contributors DVD Release[a] Video Download[b]
Deep Blue 2003 Feature-length version of The Blue Planet TV series. Pierce Brosnan (narrator), Alastair Fothergill (director) Yes No
Earth 2007 Feature-length version of the Planet Earth TV series. James Earl Jones (narrator), Alastair Fothergill (director), Mark Linfield (director) Yes No
The Meerkats 2008 Follows the daily struggles for survival of a meerkat clan in the Kalahari Desert. Paul Newman (narrator), James Honeyborne (director) Yes No
One Life 2011 Feature-length version of the Life TV series. Daniel Craig (narrator), Michael Gunton (director), Martha Holmes (director) Yes No
Walking with Dinosaurs: The Movie 2013 Neil Nightingale (director), Barry Cook (director)
Wings 2014 Feature-length version of the Earthflight TV series. David Tennant (narrator) Yes No
Tiny Giants 2014 Feature-length version of the Hidden Kingdoms TV series. Stephen Fry (narrator), Michael Gunton (producer), Mark Brownlow (producer & director) Yes No
Enchanted Kingdom 2014 Follows 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) Yes No
Walking With Dinosaurs: Prehistoric Planet 2014 Benedict Cumberbatch (narrator), Richard Dale (director), Barry Cook (director), Neil Nightingale (director)
Wild Africa 2015 Follows 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) Yes No
Earthflight 2016 Film 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) No No
Incredible Predators 2016 Feature-length version of The Hunt TV series. Alastair Fothergill (director) No No
Earth: One Amazing Day 2017 Feature-length version of the Planet Earth II TV series. Robert Redford (narrator), Peter Webber (director), Lixin Fan (director), Richard Dale (director) Yes No
Oceans: Our Blue Planet 2018 Feature-length version of Blue Planet II. Kate Winslet (narrator), Mark Brownlow & Rachel Butler (directors) Yes No
Cuba: Journey to the Heart of the Caribbean 2019 Peter H. Chang (director)
The Year Earth Changed 2021 David Attenborough (narrator), Tom Beard (director)
Antarctica: Into The Unknown 2021 Benedict Cumberbatch (narrator), Fredi Davas (director)
Arctic: Our Frozen Planet 2023 Benedict Cumberbatch (narrator), Rachel Scott (director)

See also Edit

Notes Edit

  1. ^ a b c d DVD & Blu Ray available at Amazon UK (Region 2).
  2. ^ a b c d Video download available at iTunes UK, Amazon UK Instant Video, Microsoft Store UK or PlayStation Store UK.
  3. ^ Included as a bonus feature on the fifth disc in Planet Earth Special Edition set on DVD & Blu Ray
  4. ^ a b Series 1 only available on DVD and iTunes Store UK.

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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 Contents 1 Television productions 2 Single running television productions 3 Long running television productions 4 Feature film productions 5 See also 6 Notes 7 ReferencesTelevision productions EditThis article contains content that is written like an advertisement Please help improve it by removing promotional content and inappropriate external links and by adding encyclopedic content written from a neutral point of view April 2023 Learn how and when to remove this template message Series Title Year s Broadcast Subject Contributors DVD Release a Video Download b Faraway Look 1957 Wildlife of Australasia Peter and Philippa Scott presenter No NoEastwards with Attenborough 1973 Expedition to South East Asia David Attenborough presenter No NoLife on Earth 1979 The evolution of life David Attenborough presenter Yes NoThe Living Planet 1984 How organisms adapt to their environment David Attenborough presenter Yes NoThe Living Isles 1985 British wildlife Julian Pettifer presenter and Peter Crawford presenter No NoThe First Eden 1987 A four part natural history documentary presenting a portrait of the Mediterranean Sea and the lands around it David Attenborough narrator presenter Supersense 1988 Sensory perception in animals Andrew Sachs narrator Yes NoLost Worlds Vanished Lives 1989 A four part series concerning the discovery of fossils which give many clues to how life existed on pre historic Earth David Attenborough presenter Yes 1 NoLand of the Eagle 1990 The Natural History amp Colonisation of North America Alan Ereira narrator and Peter Crawford producer No NoThe Trials of Life 1990 Animal behaviour David Attenborough presenter Yes YesSea Trek 1991 Exploration of dive sites Martha Holmes presenter and Mike deGruy presenter No NoLifesense 1991 Ground breaking perception and precision in animals Andrew Sachs narrator Yes NoRealms of the Russian Bear 1992 Natural history of the former USSR states Nikolai Drozdov presenter No NoLife in the Freezer 1993 Natural history of Antarctica David Attenborough presenter and Alastair Fothergill producer Yes YesKilling for a living 1993 1996 1997 Many animals live by a simple natural law kill or be killed and have their own strategies for survival The first three episodes aired in 1993 with episode four picking up in 1996 Anthony Hopkins narrator eps 1 3 John Shrapnel narrator eps 4 13 No NoThe Private Life of Plants 1995 A study of the plants David Attenborough presenter Yes YesAlien Empire 1996 A series looking at the world of the insects John Shrapnel narrator No NoSpirits of the Jaguar 1996 Natural History of Central America Alan Ereira narrator Yes NoIncredible Journeys 1997 Animal migration Geoffrey Palmer narrator and Nigel Marven producer No NoLand of the Tiger 1997 Natural history of the Indian subcontinent Valmik Thapar presenter No YesThe Life of Birds 1998 A natural history of birds David Attenborough presenter Yes YesEarth Story 1998 Aubrey Manning finds out how old our planet is and what it looked like when it was newly formed Aubrey Manning presenter Yes YesWalking with Dinosaurs 1999 A natural history of dinosaurs Kenneth Branagh narrator Yes YesThe Planets 1999 Samuel West narrator original version amp Mark Halliley narrator remastered version Supernatural 1999 Investigating extraordinary feats and strange powers of animals Andrew Sachs narrator Yes YesLiving Britain 1999 British natural history Samuel West narrator Peter Crawford producer Yes NoPredators 2000 The strategy and tactics that predators use to catch their prey John Hannah narrator No NoCousins 2000 Charlotte Uhlenbroek explores the world of the primates our closest relatives Charlotte Uhlenbroek presenter No NoAndes to Amazon 2000 A portrait of South American landscapes and wildlife Also known as Wild South America for the release Fergal Keane narrator Yes NoState of the Planet 2000 The impact of humans on the natural world David Attenborough presenter Yes NoThe Ballad of Big Al 2000 The life story of an Allosaurus named Big Al Kenneth Branagh narrator Yes NoThe Blue Planet 2001 A natural history of the oceans Also known as The Blue Planet Seas of Life for North America release David Attenborough narrator Alastair Fothergill producer Yes Yes 2 Wild Africa 2001 A portrait of Africa s landscapes and wildlife Fergal Keane narrator Yes NoWalking with Beasts 2001 A portrait of life after the dinosaurs Kenneth Branagh narrator Yes YesCongo 2001 A portrait of the great central African river s forests and wildlife John Lynch narrator and Brian Leith producer No NoUltimate Killers 2001 Hunting techniques of predators Steve Leonard presenter No NoWeird Nature 2002 Strange animal behavior Ciaran McMenamin Yes NoTalking with Animals 2002 A four part series covering animal communication in various environments Charlotte Uhlenbroek narrator No NoAnimals The Inside Story 2002 An exploration into the extremes of habitats where animals live and even right inside their bodies to see how their physiology works Robert Lindsay narrator No NoWild New World 2002 Prehistory 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 Yes NoThe Life of Mammals 2002 A natural history of mammals David Attenborough presenter Yes 3 4 NoWild Weather 2002 A 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 No NoChased by Dinosaurs 2002 A look at some of the biggest dinosaurs Nigel Marven presenter YesWalking with Cavemen 2003 A look at the evolution of humans Robert Winston presenter and Richard Dale director YesMonsters We Met 2003 A look at man s impact on landscapes and species Ian Holm narrator Wild In Your Garden 2003 Garden wildlife Bill Oddie presenter Kate Humble presenter Simon King presenter No NoWild Down Under 2003 A portrait of Australasia s landscapes and wildlife Also known as Wild Australasia for international release Matt Day narrator Yes 5 NoJungle 2003 Wildlife of the world s rainforests Charlotte Uhlenbroek presenter No NoSea Monsters 2003 A look at the prehistoric oceans Nigel Marven presenter YesThe Nile 2004 The history and natural history of the Nile Simon MacCorkindale presenter No NoDragons Alive 2004 The natural history of the reptiles Lloyd Owen narrator No NoBritain Goes Wild 2004 The coming of spring in Britain Bill Oddie presenter Kate Humble presenter Simon King presenter No NoMassive Nature 2004 An epic run of nature documentaries charting the behaviour of large groups of animals and their predators Sean Pertwee narrator No NoBritish Isles A Natural History 2004 The natural history of the British Isles Alan Titchmarsh presenter Yes 6 NoLife in the Undergrowth 2005 A study of terrestrial invertebrates David Attenborough presenter Yes 7 8 Yes 9 10 Europe A Natural History 2005 How European landscapes and wildlife have changed through time Sean Pertwee narrator No NoJourney of Life 2005 A five part series covering evolution on land sea and air Steve Leonard presenter Yes 11 NoElephant Diaries 2005 2008 Wildlife series following the lives of a group of orphaned African bush elephants at the David Shelrick Wildlife Trust in Kenya Michaela Strachan amp Jonathan Scott presenters The Truth About Killer Dinosaurs 2005 The weaponry and defenses of dinosaurs Bill Oddie presenter YesWalking with Monsters 2005 A portrait of life before the dinosaurs Kenneth Branagh narrator Yes 12 NoPlanet Earth 2006 A portrait of Earth s wildernesses and wildlife spectacles David Attenborough narrator Alastair Fothergill producer Yes 13 14 15 16 Yes 17 18 19 Galapagos 2006 A natural history of the Pacific islands Tilda Swinton narrator Yes 20 21 NoOcean Odyssey 2006 A 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 No NoIncredible Animal Journeys 2006 A 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 No NoPlanet Earth The Future 2006 Series highlights the conservation issues surrounding some of the featured species and environments Simon Poland narrator Fergus Beeley producer Yes 15 16 c NoTrek Spy on the Wildebeest 2007 David Attenborough narrator Expedition Borneo 2007 Wildlife adventure series following a team of explorers in the heart of the tropical island of Borneo Alisdair Simpson narrator No NoWild Caribbean 2007 A natural history of the Caribbean islands and Sea Steve Toussaint narrator Yes 22 NoOrangutan Diary 2007 2009 Wildlife 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 No NoSaving Planet Earth 2007 A season of programmes dedicated to wildlife conservation David Attenborough presenter Alan Titchmarsh presenter and others No NoGanges 2007 A journey along the sacred river from the Himalayas to the Bay of Bengal Sudha Bhuchar narrator Yes 23 24 NoThe Nature of Britain 2007 A survey of British wildlife and habitats Alan Titchmarsh presenter Yes 25 NoEarth The Power of the Planet 2007 Documentary series looking at geology of the planet Earth Also known as Earth The Biography Iain Stewart presenter Yes 26 NoLife in Cold Blood 2008 A series dedicated to reptiles and amphibians David Attenborough presenter Yes 27 28 Yes 29 30 Tiger Spy in the Jungle 2008 Elephants carrying spy cameras tell the story of four tiger cubs growing up in the Indian Jungle Over two years the cameras track their development from young cubs into adult hunters David Attenborough narrator Yes 31 NoWild China 2008 The BBC s first natural history series dedicated to China Bernard Hill narrator Yes 32 33 Yes 34 35 Fossil Detectives 2008 An 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 No NoOceans 2008 Four 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 No NoNature s Great Events 2009 The 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 Yes 36 37 Yes 38 39 Yellowstone 2009 A year in the life of the animals of Yellowstone National Park Peter Firth narrator Yes 40 41 Yes 42 South Pacific 2009 Natural history of the islands of the South Pacific Also known as Wild Pacific for North America release Benedict Cumberbatch narrator Yes 43 44 Yes 45 46 Life 2009 Blue chip series looking at extraordinary animal behaviour from all parts of the natural world David Attenborough narrator Yes 47 48 Yes 49 50 Superswarm Nature s Incredible Invasions 2009 David Tennant narrator The Secret Life of Elephants 2009 A three part series revealing the emotional and dramatic lives of elephants in Kenya s Samburu National Reserve Sarah Parish narrator No NoHottest Place on Earth 2009 A team of experts venture into the Danakil Desert in Ethiopia Kate Humble looks at how tough life is for an Afar woman and Steve Leonard learns about the Afar and their animals Kate Humble presenter Steve Leonard presenter No NoThe Incredible Human Journey 2009 This five part series explains the evidence for the theory of early human migrations out of Africa and subsequently around the world supporting the Out of Africa Theory There is a companion book also by Alice Roberts 51 Alice Roberts presenter Yes 52 53 Yes 54 Living With Monkeys Tales From the Treetops 2009 Adventurer 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 No NoFirst Life 2010 The origin of life David Attenborough host Yes N APolar Bear Spy on the Ice 2010 David Tennant narrator Wonders of the Solar System 2010 Brian Cox presenter narrator How Earth Made Us 2010 A five part series about how geology geography and climate have influenced mankind Iain Stewart presenter No NoThe Great Rift Africa s Wild Heart 2010 A series looking at flora fauna and people of the Great Rift Valley Hugh Quarshie narrator Yes 55 56 Yes 57 58 Simon King s Shetland Adventure 2010 Wildlife cameraman and presenter Simon King sets off on an adventure to the Shetland Isles to live through the changing seasons with his family Simon King presenter Marguerite Smits van Oyen presenter No NoMuseum of Life 2010 Jimmy Doherty goes behind the scenes at the Natural History Museum to join the people who are uncovering secrets solving mysteries and making discoveries among the collections Jimmy Doherty presenter Mark Carwardine presenter Liz Bonnin presenter Chris van Tulleken presenter Kate Bellingham presenter No NoWild Wales 2010 Wildlife and landscapes of Wales over the course of a single year Iolo Williams narrator No NoPenguin Island 2010 A six part series following the penguins of Phillip Island and the team of rangers and scientists who monitor and protect them Rolf Harris narrator No NoMountain Gorilla 2010 Intimate footage of Africa s few remaining mountain gorillas Patrick Stewart narrator Yes 59 60 NoMaking Scotland s Landscape 2010 A five part series covering the ways humanity has shaped Scotland s landscape Iain Stewart presenter No NoBirds Britannia 2010 A 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 No NoIolo s Secret Life of Birds 2010 A five part series covering the life of birds in Wales and how they have adapted to their environment Iolo Williams presenter Yes 61 NoHuman Planet 2011 Mankind s relationship with nature in the world today John Hurt narrator Yes 62 63 Yes 64 65 Madagascar 2011 A natural history of Madagascar David Attenborough presenter Yes 66 67 Yes 68 69 Planet Dinosaur 2011 A six part series bringing to life the biggest deadliest and weirdest pre historic creatures ever to walk the Earth using the latest fossil evidence and immersive computer graphics John Hurt narrator Yes 70 71 72 Yes 73 74 Frozen Planet 2011 A seven part survey of the polar regions David Attenborough narrator presenter and Alastair Fothergill producer Yes 75 76 Yes 77 78 Earthflight 2011 A six part series about a bird s eye view of the natural world joining the journeys of snow geese cranes albatrosses eagles and other birds across six continents David Tennant narrator Yes 79 80 Yes 81 82 Wonders of the Universe 2011 Brain Cox presenter narrator The Bear Family amp Me 2011 Gordon Buchanan tries to gain the trust of a wild bear family in the American wilderness Gordon Buchanan presenter Yes 83 Yes 84 85 The Animal s Guide to Britain 2011 Chris Packham examines Britain from an animal s point of view as he tries to understand their needs Chris Packham presenter No NoBritain s Secret Seas 2011 A four part series featuring underwater photography revealing Britain s native waters to be as dramatic colourful and surprising as the other oceans of the world Paul Rose presenter Frank Pope presenter Tooni Mahto presenter No NoBotany A Blooming History 2011 A series which tells the story of how people came to understand the natural order of the plant world and how the quest to discover how plants grow uncovered the secret to life on the planet Timothy Walker presenter No NoOcean Giants 2011 A natural history of whales and dolphins Stephen Fry narrator No Yes 86 87 Nature s Miracle Babies 2011 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 Yes 88 Yes 89 90 Iolo s Jewels of Wales 2011 Iolo Williams discusses his favourite Welsh landscapes and wildlife Episodes are themed around water mineral wealth lowlands and uplands Iolo Williams narrator No NoGreat Barrier Reef 2012 Exploring Australia s Great Barrier Reef the largest living structure on our planet Monty Halls presenter Yes 91 92 Yes 93 94 Survivors Nature s Indestructible Creatures 2012 Professor Richard Fortey travels across the globe to find the survivors of mass extinction events Richard Fortey presenter No NoHow to Grow a Planet 2012 A three part series telling how the greatest changes to the Earth have been driven above all by plants Iain Stewart presenter No NoSuper Smart Animals 2012 Animal intelligence Liz Bonnin presenter No NoSwimming with Crocodiles 2012 A two part series where Ben Fogle and a team of scientists study the underwater behaviour of crocodiles Episode one covers Nile crocodiles in Botswana and episode two covers saltwater crocodiles in Australia s Northern Territory Ben Fogle presenter No NoOrbit Earth s Extraordinary Journey 2012 Kate Humble and Helen Czerski look at the impact the Sun has on the Earth as a year progresses Kate Humble presenter Helen Czerski presenter No NoLand of the Lost Wolves 2012 Two 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 No NoPlanet Earth Live 2012 Series featuring live wildlife footage from across the globe Also known as 24 7 Wild for international release Julia Bradbury and Richard Hammond presenter No NoSecrets of Our Living Planet 2012 Biodiversity ecosystems and the complex relationships between plants and animals Also known as How Nature Works for international release Chris Packham presenter Yes 95 Yes 96 97 Volcano Live 2012 A team of experts investigates the science behind volcanoes and travels the world looking at how people live alongside them and why they are so unpredictable Kate Humble presenter Iain Stewart presenter No NoNature s Microworlds 2012 2013 Nature series which looks at some of the world s most iconic ecosystems Steve Backshall narrator No NoA Year in the Wild 2012 The 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 No NoThe Dark Nature s Nighttime World 2012 An expedition team films nocturnal creatures in Central and South America Andy Serkis narrator Gordon Buchanan presenter George McGavin presenter and Justine Evans presenter Yes 98 Yes 99 100 Planet Earth Specials 2012 The real life stories of individual young animals growing up in the wild Julia Bradbury narrator No NoOperation Iceberg 2012 A team of scientists investigate how an iceberg is formed and track its journey across the sea examining the science behind what makes them and how they affect their surroundings Chris Packham presenter Helen Czerski presenter Chris van Tulleken presenter Doug Allan presenter No NoAttenborough 60 Years in the Wild 2012 Over 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 Yes 101 102 Yes 103 104 Africa 2013 A six part series that explores wildlife in Africa David Attenborough narrator presenter Yes 105 106 Yes 107 108 The Polar Bear Family amp Me 2013 Wildlife cameraman Gordon Buchanan follows a wild polar bear family over three seasons in Svalbard Gordon Buchanan presenter No Yes 109 110 Penguins Spy in the Huddle 2013 From the Antarctic to the tropics 50 spy cameras capture unique footage of three penguin species David Tennant narrator No NoWild Arabia 2013 A three part series that explores the Arabian wildlife landscape and people Alexander Siddig narrator Yes 111 Yes 112 113 Rise of the Continents 2013 A series which covers how Earth s continents were created and how their past has shaped human life today Iain Stewart presenter No NoWild Burma Nature s Lost Kingdom 2013 Scientists 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 No NoWonders of Life 2013 Brian Cox presenter narrator Great Bear Stakeout 2013 Deep in Alaska an expert team of film makers follow the lives of grizzly bears Billy Connolly narrator No Yes 114 115 Hebrides Islands on the Edge 2013 A privileged view into the lives of a cast of Hebridean animals Ewan McGregor narrator No NoIce Age Giants 2013 A three part series about the great beasts of the Ice Age in North America and Europe Alice Roberts presenter No NoOperation Snow Tiger 2013 Liz 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 No NoThe Burrowers 2013 A three part series looking at the lives of animals that live underground Chris Packham No NoDavid Attenborough s Rise of Animals Triumph of the Vertebrates 2013 The evolution of vertebrate life over the past 500 million years David Attenborough presenter No YesThe Great British Year 2013 A portrait of the dynamic nature of Britain over the course of one year Also known as Wild Kingdom for international release Joseph Fiennes narrator No Yes 116 117 Africa 2013 Countdown to the Rains 2013 Kate Humble and Simon King follow the animals living along Zambia s Luangwa River from the last days of the longest dry season in memory to the arrival of the rains that will change everything Also known as Countdown to the Rains for international release Kate Humble presenter Simon King presenter No NoAnimal Odd Couples 2013 Why animals of different species make friends with each other and even with humans Liz Bonnin presenter No NoDolphins Spy in the Pod 2014 This series uses hidden cameras to go into the heart of the dolphins world offering the chance to encounter dolphins up close David Tennant narrator Yes 118 119 NoWild Brazil 2014 Series 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 No Yes 120 121 Hidden Kingdoms 2014 Dramatized documentary series showing how diminutive animals experience the world from their perspective Also known as Mini Monsters for Discovery Channel release Stephen Fry narrator Yes 122 Yes 123 124 24 Hours on Earth 2014 A two part series of a day in the life of our planet Matthew Macfadyen narrator No Yes 125 126 Life Story 2014 A six part series following specific animals from birth to parenthood David Attenborough narrator presenter Yes 127 128 Yes 129 130 131 Human Universe 2014 Brian Cox presenter narrator Inside the Animal Mind 2014 Three part series that looks at how animals perceive and interact with the world Chris Packham presenter No NoSecrets of Bones 2014 A six part series looking at the bones of animals Ben Garrod presenter No Yes 132 Fossil Wonderlands Nature s Hidden Treasures 2014 Three part series looking at fossils of the Rockies China and Germany Richard Fortey presenter No NoMonkey Planet 2014 A global survey of the primate order George McGavin presenter Yes 133 134 Yes 135 136 The Wonder of Bees with Martha Kearney 2014 A series which follows Martha Kearney s bee keeping year and explores the science art and culture of the honeybee Martha Kearney presenter No NoTigers About the House 2014 A programme following Giles Clark as he helps to bring up two young tiger cubs in his home Giles Clark No NoHive Alive 2014 A two part documentary in which Chris Packham and Martha Kearney reveal the mysteries of the honeybee Chris Packham presenter Martha Kearney presenter No NoTalk to the Animals 2014 Animal communication Lucy Cooke presenter No NoThe Wonder of Animals 2014 Series takes a in depth look at nature s winners to reveal the secret of animals success Chris Packham presenter No NoSuper Senses The Secret Power of Animals 2014 A three part series exploring the extraordinary world of animal senses Helen Czerski and Patrick Aryee presenters No NoNature s Miracle Orphans 2014 2016 Observational 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 No NoWonders of the Monsoon 2014 A 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 Yes 137 138 Yes 139 140 Wild Weather with Richard Hammond 2014 A three part series about how wind water and temperature affect the weather Richard Hammond presenter No NoSnow Wolf Family amp Me 2014 Gordon Buchanan travels to the remote Canadian Arctic in search of wolves that have never seen people Gordon Buchanan presenter No Yes 141 142 Alaska Earth s Frozen Kingdom 2015 A 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 No Yes 143 144 Shark 2015 A 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 Yes 145 146 Yes 147 148 149 Japan Earth s Enchanted Islands 2015 A 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 No Yes 150 151 World s Weirdest Events 2015 A 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 No NoThe Hunt 2015 A six part series that looks in detail at the relationship between predators and their prey focusing on the strategies predators use to catch their food and prey use to escape death David Attenborough narrator Alastair Fothergill Executive producer Yes 152 153 Yes 154 155 156 Great Barrier Reef with David Attenborough 2015 David Attenborough visits the Great Barrier Reef Also known as David Attenborough s Great Barrier Reef for international release David Attenborough presenter Yes 157 158 Yes 159 160 Kate Humble Into the Volcano 2015 A team of geologists at the Vanuatu archipelago investigates some of the most active volcanoes in the world Kate Humble presenter No NoLife of a Mountain 2015 2017 2021 Terry Abraham s trilogy reflecting on the beauty of the Lake District The first episode centers on Scafell Pike the second on Blencathra and the third on Helvellyn N A No NoAnimals in Love 2015 A two part series about animal relationships Liz Bonnin presenter No NoHunters of the South Seas 2015 A series about the people of the Coral Triangle in the Western Pacific where whale hunters spear fishermen and ocean traders all live in close connection to the sea Will Millard presenter No NoHidden India 2015 A three part BBC series showcasing various facets of the rivers mountains and wildlife of remote areas of India Geraldine James narrator Yes 161 NoKate Humble Living with Nomads 2015 Kate Humble gets an inside look with nomadic peoples and their connection with the environment around them This series includes the Raute of Nepal the Nenets of the Siberian tundra and Mongolian herders in the Gobi desert Kate Humble presenter No NoNature s Greatest Dancers 2015 A two part series exploring the flamboyant eye catching and sometimes bizarre world of slick animal movers Steve Backshall narrator No NoAnimal Super Parents 2015 A two part series revealing the weird and wonderful stories of some of the natural world s most incredible parents Hugh Dennis narrator No NoAtlantic The Wildest Ocean on Earth 2015 A 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 Yes 162 163 Yes 164 165 Earth s Natural Wonders 2015 2018 Series 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 No NoBig Blue Live 2015 Series 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 No Yes 166 Big Blue UK 2015 Hugh 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 No NoIndia Nature s Wonderland 2015 Two 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 No NoPatagonia Earth s Secret Paradise 2015 A three part series exploring the landscapes and wildlife of Patagonia Also known as Wild Patagonia for international release Santiago Cabrera narrator No Yes 167 168 Earth s Wildest Waters The Big Fish 2015 Series 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 No Yes 169 170 Gorilla Family amp Me 2015 Gordon Buchanan travels to the Democratic Republic of Congo to meet a family of rare Grauer s gorillas Gordon Buchanan presenter No Yes 171 172 Wild West America s Great Frontier 2016 Three 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 No NoPlanet Earth II 2016 Series 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 Yes 173 174 175 Yes 176 177 178 The Brecon Beacons with Iolo Williams 2016 Iolo Williams explores the Brecon Beacons over the seasons Iolo Williams presenter No NoNature s Wonderlands Islands of Evolution 2016 Professor Richard Fortey investigates why islands are natural laboratories of evolution and meets some of the unique species that live on them Richard Fortey presenter No NoThe River Taff with Will Millard 2016 Will Millard tells the story of the River Taff Will Millard presenter No NoBritain s Treasure Islands 2016 Stewart McPhersonEarth s Greatest Spectacles 2016 Set 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 No NoThe Last Seabird Summer 2016 A series about the seabirds of the Shiants a small cluster of Scottish islands and the history of humanity s relationship with seabirds in this part of the world Adam Nicolson presenter No NoExtreme Mountain Challenge 2016 Steve Backshall embarks on one of the most dramatic expeditions ever filmed as his mission is to ascend Venezuela s tepuis ancient sheer sided mountains Steve Backshall presenter No NoLife in the Air 2016 Documentary 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 No Yes 179 180 Into the Wild 2016 Gordon 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 No Yes 181 Nick Baker s Wild West 2016 Nick Baker looks at the wildlife to be found around the south west of England Nick Baker narrator No NoHighlands Scotland s Wild Heart 2016 A four part series providing a portrait of life in the Scottish Highlands following the wildlife and people of Scotland s Wild Heart Ewan McGregor narrator Yes 182 NoNature s Epic Journeys 2016 Series 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 No Yes 183 184 Forces of Nature 2016 Professor Brian Cox combines some of the most spectacular sights on Earth with our deepest understanding of the universe to reveal how the planet s beauty is created by just a handful of forces Brian Cox presenter Yes 185 Yes 186 187 New Zealand Earth s Mythical Islands 2016 A 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 No Yes 188 189 Earth s Seasonal Secrets 2016 Series follows how each of the four seasons transforms to the world Also known as Earth s Great Seasons for international release Andrew Scott narrator No NoIngenious Animals 2016 A 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 No NoAnimal Babies 2016 Three part series follows young animals as they take their first steps and face their earliest challenges Gordon Buchanan narrator No NoDangerous Earth 2016 A series covering six of the most iconic natural phenomena on Earth avalanches volcanoes lightning auroras tornadoes and icebergs Helen Czerski presenter No NoElephant Family amp Me 2016 Gordon Buchanan follows a herd of elephants in the Kenyan wilderness Gordon Buchanan presenter No NoWorld s Sneakiest Animals 2016 A 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 No NoSpy in the Wild 2017 Series of animatronic spy creatures to go undercover in the animal world to explore their complex behaviour David Tennant narrator Yes 190 191 Yes 192 Galapagos 2017 A series following a scientific expedition across the Galapagos 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 Yes 193 NoMexico Earth s Festival of Life 2017 Three 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 No Yes 194 195 Mountain Life at the Extreme 2017 Three 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 No NoBlue Planet II 2017 From 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 Yes 196 197 198 Yes 199 200 201 202 Thailand Earth s Tropical Paradise 2017 Three part series exploring the tropical wilderness of Thailand Also known as Wild Thailand for international release Sophie Okonedo narrator No Yes 203 204 Yellowstone Wildest Winter to Blazing Summer 2017 Covers 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 Yes 205 Yes 206 207 Birds of Paradise The Ultimate Quest 2017 Frank Gardner and Benedict Allen journey through Papua New Guinea Gardner is pursuing a lifelong dream to see birds of paradise while Allen is returning to the tribe he abandoned 30 years ago Frank Gardner presenter Benedict Allen presenter No NoDown the Mighty River 2017 Steve 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 No Yes 208 209 210 Wild Ireland The Edge of the World 2017 The wildlife and landscapes of coastal Ireland Also known as Ireland s Wild Coast for PBS release Colin Stafford Johnson presenter No NoWild Alaska Live 2017 A live broadcast series about the congregation of wildlife in Alaska for the bountiful summer season Steve Backshall presenter Liz Bonnin presenter Matt Baker presenter No NoWild UK 2017 A 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 No NoTribes Predators amp Me 2017 Gordon Buchanan follows the world s most remote tribes to observe how they live alongside nature s most deadly predators Also known as Tribes Animals amp Me for international release Gordon Buchanan presenter No Yes 211 Expedition Volcano 2017 Chris Jackson Xand Van Tulleken and Aldo Kane take part in an extraordinary expedition to Nyiragongo Xand van Tulleken presenter Christopher Jackson presenter No NoKate Humble Off the Beaten Track 2017 2019 Kate Humble and her Welsh sheepdog Teg explore Wales s countryside Kate Humble presenter No NoDynasties 2018 Series focuses on five animals where each animal battles against the odds for the future of their families David Attenborough narrator presenter Yes 212 213 214 215 Yes 216 217 The Forest 2018 A six part series revealing the hidden world of Galloway Forest Mark Bonnar narrator No NoBig Cats 2018 Three part series uncovering the secret lives of big cats Also known as Super Cats for PBS release Bertie Carvel narrator Yes 218 Yes 219 Animals with Cameras 2018 2021 Wildlife 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 No Yes 220 221 Big Cats About the House 2018 A 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 No NoBeach Live Jurassic Coast Revealed 2018 A live broadcast series about the historical geological and wildlife treasures of the Jurassic Coast in Dorset Dan Snow presenter Lucy Cooke presenter Niall Strawson presenter No NoAnimals Behaving Badly 2018 A 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 No NoMy Year with the Tribe 2018 Will Millard Presenter The Lakes with Paul Rose 2018 A four part series about the mountains of The Lake District and the people who live and work there Paul Rose presenter No NoHugh s Wild West 2018 Hugh Fearnley WhittingstallExtraordinary Rituals 2018 A 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 No Yes 222 223 Grizzly Bear Cubs amp Me 2018 Two part programme where Gordon Buchanan helps to rehabilitate orphaned baby grizzly bears into the Russian wilderness Gordon Buchanan presenter No Yes 224 Cities Nature s New Wild 2018 2019 Three 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 No Yes 225 226 Earth From Space 2019 In 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 Yes NoSerengeti 2019 Wildlife stories of the Serengeti John Boyega narrator No NoSeven Worlds One Planet 2019 A series which focuses on the climates wildlife and spectacles of each of Earth s seven continents Sir David Attenborough narrator Yes NoEarth s Great Rivers 2019 Three 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 No NoAustralia Earth s Magical Kingdom 2019 Three part series about Australian wildlife Barry Humphries narrator No NoBlue Planet Live 2019 A 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 No NoBlue Planet UK 2019 A 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 No NoWales Land of the Wild 2019 Series about Wales s wildlife and landscapes Michael Sheen narrator No NoUndiscovered Worlds 2019 Four part series Steve Backshall ventures into uncharted territory Steve Backshall presenter No NoBig Animal Surgery 2019 A series about medical procedures performed on some of the biggest animals in the world Liz Bonnin presenter No NoAnimal Babies First Year on Earth 2019 A 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 Yes 227 228 Yes 229 Animals at Play 2019 A series about animal playtime behaviour Gordon Buchanan narrator No NoSecrets of Skin 2019 A six part series about vertebrate skin specifically covering adaptability movement protection communication defence and sensory perception Ben Garrod presenter No NoSnow Cats amp Me 2019 Rescue and rehabilitation of lynx from the fur and pet trades back to into the wild Gordon Buchanan presenter No NoThe Planets 2019 Remake of the 1999 series of the same name Brian Cox presenter narrator Spy In The Wild 2 2020 A hidden camera documentary that captures wildlife in their natural habitat David Tennant narrator Yes NoStormborn 2020 A three part series looking at animals which live their lives in tough Arctic conditions Ewan McGregor narrator No NoEarth s Tropical Islands 2020 Exploring some of the world s most isolated tropical islands David Harewood narrator No NoBaby Chimp Rescue 2020 A three part series documenting the efforts of a rescue center for chimpanzees in Liberia Ben Garrod presenter No NoBlue Planet Revisited 2020 A 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 No NoPrimates 2020 A three part documentary series about primates and the strategies monkeys apes and lemurs utilize to survive Chris Packham narrator Yes NoA Wild Year 2020 A 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 No NoBears About the House 2020 Conservationist Giles Clark travels to Laos to help take care of care of Sun and Moon bear cubs Giles Clark presenter Andrew Lincoln narrator No NoIolo The Last Wilderness of Wales 2020 Iolo Williams tracks wildlife in the Cambrian Mountains Iolo Williams presenter No NoMindful Escapes Breathe Release Restore 2020 A four part series featuring relaxing sequences of the natural world Andy Puddicombe Narrator No NoWaterhole Africa s Animal Oasis 2020 A 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 No NoA Perfect Planet 2021 A five part series exploring how life is shaped and influenced by natural forces and how humans can become a force for good David Attenborough narrator No NoAttenborough s Life in Colour 2021 A two part programme about the vital role colour plays in the daily lives of many species David Attenborough narrator No NoSerengeti II 2021 A sequel to 2019 s Serengeti continuing to look at lives of several African animals including lions leopards baboons and elephants Lupita Nyong o narrator No NoThe Mating Game 2021 A series focusing on animal courtship and companionship David Attenborough narrator No NoEden Untamed Planet 2021 A six part series focusing on isolated regions largely undisturbed by human interference Helena Bonham Carter narrator Cheetah Family amp Me 2021 Gordon Buchanan gets close to wild cheetah in the Kalahari experiencing first hand the dangers these big cats face Gordon Buchanan presenter No NoChris Packham s Animal Einsteins 2021 A series about animal intelligence and the strategies that give certain species the upper hand Chris Packham presenter No NoGreta Thunberg A Year to Change the World 2021 A three part series following Greta Thunberg as she attempts to raise awareness about climate change Paul McGann Narrator No NoOur Wild Adventures 2021 An 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 No NoIolo s Pembrokeshire 2021 Iolo Williams presents the secret spots and wildlife of Pembrokeshire Iolo Williams presenter No NoChris and Meg s Wild Summer 2021 Wildlife 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 No NoThe Earthshot Prize 2021 Prince William and Sir David Attenborough explore simple ambitious ideas to repair our planet solutions offering hope for nature and humanity Prince William presenter David Attenborough narrator No NoRestoring the Earth The Age of Nature 2021 Documentary series that explores humanity s relationship with the natural world and our growing understanding of how nature works Anna Friel narrator No NoWonders of the Celtic Deep 2021 Documentary exploring the nature and wildlife of the Welsh coast Sian Phillips narrator No NoUniverse 2021 Brian Cox presenter narrator The Green Planet 2022 A 5 part documentary series exploring plants and their relationship with animals humans and the environment David Attenborough narrator presenter Yes 230 Yes 231 Prehistoric Planet 2022 A 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 No NoDynasties II 2022 A 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 2022 Sir 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 II 2022 Three 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 Family 2022 A series about canines and how they have adapted to a wide variety of Earth s climates Chris Packham narrator Earth 2023Prehistoric Planet 2 2023 Sequel to Prehistoric Planet David Attenborough narrator Planet Earth III 2023 Sequel to Planet Earth amp Planet Earth II David Attenborough narrator Single running television productions EditSeries Title Year s Broadcast Subject Contributors DVD Release a Video Download b Bill Oddie s Top Ten Birds 2007 Bill 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 No NoWild Swimming with Alice Roberts 2010 Alice 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 No NoWoolly Mammoth Secrets from the Ice 2012 Professor 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 Yes NoMiniature Britain 2012 Dr 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 Colony 2013 A 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 Prayer 2013 A programme looking at the migration patterns of the Monarch Butterfly and what can be done to help it to thrive Kristin Scott ThomasUltimate Swarms 2013 Dr George McGavin looks at how and why animals swarm together George McGavin narrator presenter Spider House 2014 Alice 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 Mushrooms 2014 Richard 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 Thieves 2015 A programme investigating how animals will steal food in order to survive Lucy Cooke narrator presenter No NoAttenborough s Paradise Birds 2015 Sir 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 No NoSuper Cute Animals 2015 Gordon 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 No NoDawn Chorus The Sounds of Spring 2015 Uninterrupted 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 A No NoAnimals Unexpected 2015 A programme investigating how animals can adapt to new environments and thrive as invasive species Lucy Cooke No NoOak Tree Nature s Greatest Survivor 2015 A 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 No NoLegends of the Deep Deep Sea Sharks 2015 Documentary 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 No NoThe Secret Life of Midges 2015 Dr 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 No NoSnow Chick A Penguin s Tale 2015 Story 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 232 233 NoAttenborough and the Giant Dinosaur 2016 David 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 No Yes 234 235 Koko The Gorilla who Talks to People 2016 A programme looking at Koko a gorilla who has learned to communicate with people Bertie Carvel narrator Penny Patterson Yes 236 The Great Butterfly Adventure Africa to Britain with the Painted Lady 2016 A 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 2016 David Attenborough exploring life of bioluminescent organisms that is capable of creating light David Attenborough presenter Yes 237 NoWild Tales from the Village 2016 A 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 No NoLife in the Snow 2016 Gordon Buchanan meets the animals who live in nature s winter wonderlands Gordon Buchanan presenter No NoLife in Polar Bear Town with Gordon Buchanan 2016 Gordon 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 No NoThe Lake District A Wild Year 2017 For 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 No NoThe British Garden Life and Death on Your Lawn 2017 Chris Packham investigates what makes a garden an ideal environment for wildlife Chris PackhamSuper Small Animals 2017 Biologist Patrick Aryee explores the fascinating secrets behind what makes small animals successful from a little lemur to a tiny armadillo Patrick Aryee presenter No NoAttenborough and the Giant Elephant 2017 David 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 No NoWinter s Weirdest Events 2017 Chris Packham embarks on a fascinating journey to explain some of winter s weirdest events Chris Packham presenter No NoReindeer Family and Me 2017 Gordon Buchanan travels to the frozen north deep inside the Arctic Circle to meet the ancient Sami people and the animals they hold so close reindeer Gordon Buchanan presenter Yes NoSnow Bears 2017 Story following a polar bear and her cubs Kate WinsletThe Real T Rex 2018 Chris Packham embarks on a global journey to discover the astonishing truth behind the T Rex the animal that has endured centuries of scientific inaccuracy and Hollywood misrepresentation Chris Packham presenter No NoAttenborough and the Sea Dragon 2018 David 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 No Yes 238 239 South Korea Earth s Hidden Wilderness 2018 Documentary which explores the wilderness of South Korea Also known as Wild Korea for international release Arthur Lee narrator No NoAmazon Explorers Into the Peak of Mist 2018 A 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 Joao Fellet presenter No NoNature s Turtle Nursery Secrets from the Nest 2018 Nature 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 No NoWonders of the Great Barrier Reef 2018 Iolo 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 Plastic 2018 Wildlife 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 No NoSpy in the Snow 2018 Animatronic spy creatures infiltrate the animal world to reveal how living in the snow tests animals to the limit David Tennant narrator No NoThe Snow Wolf A Winter s Tale 2018 Story following a female wolf as she leaves her pack and travels across The Alps Emilia Fox narrator No NoNew Forest A Year in the Wild Wood 2019 Author 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 No NoWild Shetland Scotland s Viking Frontier 2019 Ewan 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 No NoWild Way of the Vikings 2019 Ewan 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 No NoClimate Change The Facts 2019 After one of the hottest years on record Sir David Attenborough looks at the science of climate change and potential solutions to this global threat David Attenborough presenter No NoThe River A Year in the Life of the Tay 2019 Author 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 No NoTakaya Lone Wolf 2019 Programme following a lone wolf spotted in British Columbia Cheryl AlexanderOcean Autopsy The Secret Story of Our Seas 2020 A 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 Deep 2020 Documentary 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 No Yes 240 The Hidden Wilds of the Motorway 2020 Author 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 No NoPlanet Earth A Celebration 2020 The 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 No NoExtinction The Facts 2020 With a million species at risk of extinction David Attenborough explores how this crisis of biodiversity has consequences for us all including putting us at greater risk of pandemic diseases David Attenborough presenter No NoInside the Bat Cave 2020 A 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 No NoPenguins Meet the Family 2020 A 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 No NoChris Packham The Walk That Made Me 2021 Chris 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 No NoAttenborough and the Mammoth Graveyard 2021 David and University of East Anglia prof Ben Garrod investigate a 200 000 year old bonebed of mammoths found in Swindon in 2017 by a couple 241 David Attenborough Ben Garrod co presenter TBA TBAAttenborough s Wonder of Song 2022 Sir David Attenborough chooses his favourite recordings from the natural world that have revolutionised our understanding of song Fantastic Beasts A Natural History 2022 Stephen Fry embarks on a fascinating global journey to discover the stories behind some of the world s most fantastic beasts Dinosaur Apocalypse 2022 David Attenborough brings to life in unprecedented detail the last days of the dinosaurs based on research published by palaeontologist Robert DePalma David Attenborough presenter narrator Long running television productions EditSeries Title Year s Broadcast Subject Contributors DVD Release a Video Download b Zoo Quest 1954 1963 David Attenborough travels to exotic locations in a bid to find rare and unusual animals David AttenboroughLook 1955 1969 Weekly magazine show Peter Scott introduced by Desmond Hawkins producer Tony Soper producer and Jeffery Boswall producer No NoOn Safari 1957 1965 Filming animals in East Africa Armand and Michaela Denis presenter No NoUndersea World of Adventure 1958 1960 Sea life Hans and Lotte Hass presenter and Tony Soper producer No NoAnimal Magic 1962 1983 Weekly magazine show for children Johnny Morris presenter No NoAdventure 1963 1965 David Attenborough travel documentary Series one is called Quest under Capricorn and series two is called Zambezi David Attenborough presenter No NoPrivate Lives 1967 1970 Series on individual species including kingfisher cuckoo and fox Jeffery Boswall producer No NoThe World About Us 1967 1983 Weekly blue chip documentary strand featuring NHU content Various No NoWildlife on One 1977 2005 Weekly series profiling different animals David Attenborough narrator No NoNatural World 1983 present Weekly blue chip documentary strand Various Yes 242 243 244 245 246 247 248 249 250 251 NoThe Really Wild Show 1986 2006 Weekly magazine show for children Terry Nutkins presenter Chris Packham presenter Michaela Strachan presenter and others No NoThe Wildlife Specials 1995 2007 One off profiles of individual species David Attenborough narrator Yes NoBig Cat DiaryBig Cat WeekBig Cat Live 1996 2008 Family lives of the Masai Mara s lions leopards and cheetahs Jonathan Scott presenter Simon King presenter and Saba Douglas Hamilton presenter and others Yes NoBirding with Bill Oddie 1997 2000 Birdwatching in the UK and abroad Bill Oddie presenter No NoBill Oddie Goes Wild 2001 2003 Watching British wildlife Bill Oddie presenter No NoWild 2001 2009 Series of wildlife and nature documentaries with access to never before seen footage 252 Various No NoWild Battlefields 2002 2003 How lions polar bears tiger sharks and wolves hunt their prey Sanjeev Bhaskar narrator No NoAbyssAmazon AbyssPacific Abyss 2002 2008 Expeditions exploring the deep oceans the Amazon and the seas of Micronesia Kate Humble presenter and Mike deGruy presenter No NoBill Oddie s How to Watch Wildlife 2005 2006 Watching British wildlife Bill Oddie presenter Yes NoCoast 2005 2013 Journeying around Britain s coastline additional material by the NHU Nicholas Crane presenter and Neil Oliver presenter Yes NoSpringwatchAutumnwatchWinterwatch 2005 present Observing British wildlife in spring autumn and winter Bill Oddie presenter Kate Humble presenter Simon King presenter Chris Packham presenter Martin Hughes Games presenter Michaela Strachan presenter and others No NoLost Land of the JaguarLost Land of the VolcanoLost Land of the Tiger 2008 2010 An expedition team explores various things Steve Backshall presenter Gordon Buchanan presenter Justine Evans presenter and George McGavin presenter Yes NoDeadly 60 2009 present Children s series tracking the world s deadliest animals Steve Backshall presenter Yes NoNature s Weirdest Events 2012 2017 Investigations into strange happenings in the natural world Chris Packham presenter Yes 253 d Yes 254 d David Attenborough s Natural Curiosities 2013 2017 David 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 255 256 257 Yes 258 Feature film productions EditSeries Title Year s Broadcast Subject Contributors DVD Release a Video Download b Deep Blue 2003 Feature length version of The Blue Planet TV series Pierce Brosnan narrator Alastair Fothergill director Yes NoEarth 2007 Feature length version of the Planet Earth TV series James Earl Jones narrator Alastair Fothergill director Mark Linfield director Yes NoThe Meerkats 2008 Follows the daily struggles for survival of a meerkat clan in the Kalahari Desert Paul Newman narrator James Honeyborne director Yes NoOne Life 2011 Feature length version of the Life TV series Daniel Craig narrator Michael Gunton director Martha Holmes director Yes NoWalking with Dinosaurs The Movie 2013 Neil Nightingale director Barry Cook director Wings 2014 Feature length version of the Earthflight TV series David Tennant narrator Yes NoTiny Giants 2014 Feature length version of the Hidden Kingdoms TV series Stephen Fry narrator Michael Gunton producer Mark Brownlow producer amp director Yes NoEnchanted Kingdom 2014 Follows 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 amp director Yes NoWalking With Dinosaurs Prehistoric Planet 2014 Benedict Cumberbatch narrator Richard Dale director Barry Cook director Neil Nightingale director Wild Africa 2015 Follows 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 amp director Yes NoEarthflight 2016 Film 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 No NoIncredible Predators 2016 Feature length version of The Hunt TV series Alastair Fothergill director No NoEarth One Amazing Day 2017 Feature length version of the Planet Earth II TV series Robert Redford narrator Peter Webber director Lixin Fan director Richard Dale director Yes NoOceans Our Blue Planet 2018 Feature length version of Blue Planet II Kate Winslet narrator Mark Brownlow amp Rachel Butler directors Yes NoCuba Journey to the Heart of the Caribbean 2019 Peter H Chang director The Year Earth Changed 2021 David Attenborough narrator Tom Beard director Antarctica Into The Unknown 2021 Benedict Cumberbatch narrator Fredi Davas director Arctic Our Frozen Planet 2023 Benedict Cumberbatch narrator Rachel Scott director See also EditNature documentary BBC Atlas of the Natural World a 2006 07 DVD compilation series for North AmericaNotes Edit a b c d DVD amp Blu Ray available at Amazon UK Region 2 a b c d Video download available at iTunes UK Amazon UK Instant Video Microsoft Store UK or PlayStation Store UK Included as a bonus feature on the fifth disc in Planet Earth Special Edition set on DVD amp Blu Ray a b Series 1 only available on DVD and iTunes Store UK References Edit David Attenborough Lost Worlds Vanished Lives DVD Amazon co uk The Blue Planet Microsoft Video Microsoft Store UK The Life of Mammals DVD Amazon co uk The Life of Mammals DVD Repackaged Amazon co uk Wild Down Under DVD Amazon co uk British Isles A Natural History DVD Amazon co uk Life in the Undergrowth DVD Amazon co uk Life in the Undergrowth DVD Repackaged Amazon co uk Life in the 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