Natural World_
Natural World is a nature documentary television series broadcast annually on BBC Two and regarded by the BBC as its flagship natural history brand. It is currently the longest-running series in its genre on British television, with more than 400 episodes broadcast since its inception in 1983. Natural World is produced by the BBC Natural History Unit in Bristol, but individual programmes can be in-house productions, collaborative productions with other broadcasters or films made and distributed by independent production companies and purchased by the BBC. Natural World programmes are often broadcast as PBS Nature episodes in the USA. Since 2008, most Natural World programmes have been shot and broadcast in high definition.
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Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Overview
Natural World has 39 seasons with 543 episodes spanning 1983-2020.
David Attenborough →
Year context
Natural World first aired 43 years ago in 1983.
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SEASONS (39 seasons, 543 episodes)
SEASON 1
01
Save The Panda
Follows the great land migration in Africa, one of the seven wonders of the natural world. Wildebeests, numbering in the millions, run for their lives…
02
From Aadvark To Zebra
Impalas move with the great migration on the Serengeti plains of Africa. A new fawn is on his way, but so is danger for the…
03
Programmed For Flight
On an African river in the Serengeti, a mother crocodile defends her babies against predators in the sky and on the ground. Discover the secret…
04
Jungle
The animal kingdom in the Serengeti is in constant competition for resources. The essence of competition is for the hunt and those who can't cut…
05
Secret Weapons
Two mother cheetahs, able to reach top speeds of nearly 70 miles per hour, are in a race to protect and feed their new cubs.…
06
Birds of Paradox
Known to be aggressive and dangerous, hippos are also fiercely protective of their young. Watch as mother hippos in Africa risk everything to keep their…
07
Jet Set Wildlife
A newborn wildebeest befriends a fierce lioness, and a rare meeting between two river monsters, a hippopotamus and a Nile crocodile.
08
Pelican Delta
The wildlife of the Danube delta in the Black Sea, especially the white pelicans.
09
Winter Days
There are only two seasons in the Serengeti, dry and wet. As the long dry season ends, the clouds begin to darken as the rain…
10
God's Acre
The wildebeest path on their endless migration is impeded several times by rivers. The waterways have certain dangers that can can result in death for…
SEASON 2
01
Plight of the Bumble-Bee
The programme is about bumble bees in the forests of New England. We follow a queen bumble bee as she emerges from hibernation to find…
02
Salim Ali's India
Documentary which tells the story of some of the discoveries made by Indian ornitholigist Salim Ali
03
The Kiwai - Dugong Hunters of Daru
In their hunt for the dugong, the Kiwai people of Papua New Guinea still use magic to bewitch it and to charm their boats, whether…
04
Commandos of Conservation
Greenpeace fights in the front line of the conservation battle, where the whales or the seals are being killed, the toxic waste is being dumped,…
05
Long Point
Once a shooting reserve, now a rich wildlife preserve, Long Point on the north shore of Lake Erie is a testimony to the resilience of…
06
Beneath The Keel
This film looks at marine life off the Devon coast, as viewed by filmmakers Jeff Goodman & Laurie Emberson, who like to get close to…
07
Treasures of the Gulf
Pearls once brought wealth to the Arabian Gulf. Today it comes from oil that gushes from beneath the sea. The gulf's bounty of wildlife is…
08
Fragments of Eden
Islands which time passed by, the Seychelles appeared out of the mists of legend only 300 years ago. These tiny granite islands are fragments of…
SEASON 3
01
Among The Wild Chimpanzees
As a child Jane Goodall dreamt of going to Africa and living with the animals. In 1960 her dream became reality: she began a study…
02
One Man's Island
Documentary programme on Keith Brockle who spent twelve months painting and drawing the bird life on the Isle of May in the Firth of Forth.
03
Invaders Of The Truk Lagoon
Truk Lagoon in the western Pacific is a peaceful tropical atoll. In 1944 its tranquillity was shattered when the US Navy surprised and sank a…
04
The Desire Of The Moth
The largest known moth in the world has wings the size of a dove, the smallest lives inside a leaf. Although they are creatures of…
05
A Question Of Space
Five hundred miles above the parched African landscape a satellite seeks clues to the problem of space on the ground. In Kenya, fueled by a…
06
Peacocks, Parasites And The Puzzle Of Sex
What's the purpose of sex? To protect us from disease! Brian Leith unravels the intricate puzzle of sex and finds that: Males seem to be…
07
Land Of Ice And Fire
The first explorers to penetrate beyond the headwaters of the Missouri brought back tales of a strange land. They spoke of valleys that seemed to…
08
The Lost World Of Medusa
On a remote Pacific island a mysterious lake lies hidden by dense jungle. Below the surface a gigantic shimmering phantom swims, tracking the sun. This…
09
Kinabalu - Summit Of Borneo
The highest peak in south-east Asia, Kinabalu, was once a mountain of legend and fable. To Chinese adventurers it was the abode of a dragon,…
10
Wild Ireland
Time, climate and the needs of the Irish have fashioned a magical island. Cast free when the ancient bridge from Britain sank, it still holds…
11
Water - A Fresh Look
Shooting rapids without a kayak, playing with some hefty manatees and feeding piranhas by hand! These are the extraordinary activities of an ordinary German businessman…
12
Battle Of The Leaves
Leaves are nature's pacifists -or so it seems. Leaves hang there green and uncomplaining, while animals chew them to death, birds tear them from their…
13
The Year Of The Rat
Rats - should we like them? Some people hate and despise these rodents. As the Chinese Year of the Rat draws to a close, down…
14
Through Animal Eyes
Is your dog color blind? How do cats and owls see so much at night and high-flying kestrels spot tiny mice scuttling in the grass…
15
Within A Garden Wall
A Cotswold dry-stone wall, built 400 years ago, is a haven for wildlife. The cracks, crevices and man-made crags of a Cotswold dry-stone wall form…
SEASON 4
01
Land of the Tiger
Land of the Tiger looks at the protected species of the Kanha and Ranthambore National Parks, celebrating these elusive and endangered big cats and exploring…
02
Namaqualand - Diary of a Desert Garden
In all Africa there is no stranger riddle than the flowering of the land of the Nama. Those bushmen were the first to see their…
03
Horns of Dilemma
Documentary on the illicit trade in Rhino horns, which is threatening the five kinds of rhinoceros with extinction.
04
On the Verge of Life
Documentary about wildlife which lives around Britain's motorways.
05
The Man Who Loves Frogs
06
Emas - The High Plains of Brazil
07
The Flight of the Whooping Crane
08
White Rock, Black Water
09
Never Stay In One Place
10
City of Coral
11
Kingdom of the Ice Bear: The Frozen Ocean
First in a three part series examining Arctic ecology, The Frozen Ocean focuses on the spring to summer months, providing an intimate portrayal of life…
12
Kingdom of the Ice Bear: The Land of Beyond
Hywel Bennett narrates the second of an award-winning trilogy of films about the Arctic. The winter is long and harsh, but for eight weeks of…
13
Kingdom of the Ice Bear: The Final Challenge
Documentary series about the Arctic and its inhabitants.
14
Aspen - A Dance of Leaves
The wild life of the prairies of Canada during the winter months.
15
The Plant Hunters
16
Short Grass Country
17
The Forgotten Garden
18
Inside Stories
19
Masked Monkeys
Documentary on Guenons, a species of African forest monkey, and their place in the evolutionary hierarchy.
20
Sky Hunters
SEASON 5
01
Leopard - A Darkness In The Grass
02
Where The Parrots Speak Mandarin
Documentary, exploring the Chinese attitudes to mythological and real animals.
03
The Mystery Of Laguna Baja
04
Have Fish Had Their Chips?
05
Why Dogs Don't Like Chilli But Some Like It Hot
06
The Elephant Challenge
07
Ichkeul - Between The Desert And The Deep Blue Sea
Report on Tunisia's Lake Ichkeul, a vital source of water for wild birds in the middle of the desert. Conservation plans are now in progress…
08
Man-Eaters Of Kumaon
09
A Cactus Called Saguaro
10
A Wilderness Like Eden
First of a two part look at the wildlife of the Holy land - the Negev Desert.
11
Sweet Water, Bitter Sea
Second of a two-part look at the natural history of the Holy Land - the Judaean Desert and the Dead Sea.
12
Bats Need Friends
13
Cockatoos At Three Springs
14
The Volcano Watchers
The work of volcanologists, Maurice and Katia Krafft, who travel around the world examining and filming volcanoes in action.
15
The Deciding Factor
16
Reflections Of A River Keeper
17
Towers Of Wax And Paper Palaces
SEASON 6
01
Spirits Of The Forest
02
Land Of The Kiwi
03
Lions Of The African Night
04
Forest Of Fear
05
Icebird
Documentary on the penguins of Antarctica, as they travel 80km to their spring nesting sites.
06
Ticket To The Wild
07
Grizzly!
Documentary on the complex relationship between grizzly bear and man in North America.
08
Islands Of The Fire Goddess
Documentary on the world's most active volcano, Kilauea in the Hawaiian Islands.
09
Paradise Reclaimed
Documentary on American biologist, Dan Janzen, who is reconstructing a tropical, dry forest park in Costa Rica.
10
Battle For The Eagles
Documentary on different species of Eagle, their population and habitat in Europ e and North America.
11
Okavango, Jewel of the Kalahari: Search for the Jewel
The first installment of the epic series Okavango:Jewel of the Kalahari, Search for the Jewel is an intriguing and visually stunning portrayal of wildlife in…
12
Okavango, Jewel of the Kalahari: The Living Jewel
13
Okavango, Jewel of the Kalahari: A New Challenge
SEASON 7
01
Ice Pack
Documentary on the wolf packs of Arctic Canada.
02
Beyond Timbuktu
Documentary on European migrant birds as they winter on the flood plain of the River Niger in Mali.
03
Nighthunters
04
Twilight Of The Dreamtime
Documentary about the Kakadu, the last remnant of aboriginal culture in Northern Australia.
05
Search For The Yeti
06
A Passion For Grouse
07
Nuts In Brazil
Documentary on the journey made by Anthony Smith and his friends as they travel done the 3,000 kilometres of the Rio Araguaia to the Amazon…
08
Kingdom Of The Thunder Dragon
Documentary on the culture and wildlife of the Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan.
09
The Journey Of Gerald Through Wales
10
Coral Triangle
11
Wild Waterfalls: The Natural History of Cascades
12
Atlantic Realm: Island Arks
13
Atlantic Realm: Ocean Of Light
14
Atlantic Realm: Into The Abyss
SEASON 8
01
Gorillas In The Midst Of Man
An intimate and touching glimpse into the lives of these gentle, highly intelligent creatures, it follows a team of scientists and volunteers as they continue…
02
Ivory Wars
Report on the threat to the African elephant population from ivory poachers.
03
Gran Paradiso
Documentary on the national park of Gran Paradiso in the Italian Alps, focusing on the imbalance in the fauna which inhabit the area.
04
Fear Of The Wild
Documentary on the ways man has devised of coping with a fear of dangerous animals. Questioning whether this reaction is a throwback to a time…
05
Splashdown: A Diver's Natural History
Splashdown is a diver's natural history of Britain and Eire - showing the amazing abundance and variety of our often threatened, yet rarely seen marine…
06
Island In The Air
Looks at the isolated Bale highlands in south-west Ethiopia, preserved as a National Park, considering some of the animals, foliage and humans that live there,…
07
Amazon, the Flooded Forest (1)
The first of two films about the Amazon basin with its immense river system and vast rainforests. Every year for six months, the Amazon floodplain…
08
Amazon, the Flooded Forest (2)
The second of two films about the Amazon Basin, with its immense river system and vast rainforests. Looks at the species of wildlife that inhabit…
09
A Tramp In The Darien
Naturalist and writer Jonathan Maslow treks through one of South America's last great wildernesses, looking at the nature, wildlife, environment and indian tribes in the…
10
The Taming Of The Ewe
Explores how man has exploited the natural behaviour of the dog to control sheep, examining the dog's instincts and ways of ensuring sheepdogs do not…
11
Under The Ice
Program looking at the world and life forms found under the ice in the seas of the Antarctic.
12
The Sisterhood
Richard Goss spent 18 months in the isolated heart of the Okavango Delta in Botswana, sharing in the nocturnal lives of a clan of spotted…
13
Erin Through The Mists Of Time
From the arrival of the first people 9,000 years ago through the coming of Christianity and beyond, myths and legends have enriched the reality of…
14
The Serpent's Embrace
Snakes: a look at the facts and fiction.
15
Haida Gwai - Islands Of The People
An exploration of the seas, forests, and wildlife of Haida Gwai, the name given to the Queen Charlotte Islands, Canada, by the Haida Indians, from…
16
La Loire Sauvage
About the River Loire and the campaign for and against the government plans to build a dam across the Loire.
SEASON 9
01
Running For Their Lives
02
Scandinavia: Lands of the Midnight Sun
03
Scandinavia: Fresh Waters, Salt Seas
04
The Cat That Came In From The Cold
05
Portrait Of The Planet
06
Two Weeks To Save The Planet
07
Cranes Of The Grey Wind
08
Even The Animals Must Be Free
09
Marathon Birds
10
The Great Karoo: A Secret Africa
11
Big Oil: in the Wake Of Exxon Valdez
12
Wings Over The Holy Land
13
Hawaii: Beyond The Feathered Gods
14
Treasures of the Gulf
SEASON 10
01
Vietnam: the Country not the War
02
Arctic Wanderers
03
The Wonderful World Of Dung
04
Monkeys On The Edge
05
Sounds Of The Islands
06
Sharks On Their Best Behaviour
As someone who has been attacked by a shark, you might think that Mike DeGruy would want to avoid them. But they fascinate him. Mike…
07
Land Of Wild Freedom
08
The Monk, The Princess And The Forest
09
New Guinea, an Island Apart: Beyond The Unknown Shore
10
New Guinea, an Island Apart: Other Worlds
11
Birds Nuts: The Magnificent Obsession
12
For Queen And Colony
13
Mpingo: The Tree That Makes Music
SEASON 11
01
Echo Of The Elephants
David Attenborough and Cynthia Moss narrate an award-winning film about 18 months in the life of elephant matriarch Echo and her family, who live in…
02
Shadows In A Desert Sea
03
Cougar: Ghost Of The Rockies
04
Kimberley: Land Of The Wandjina
05
Journey To The Dark Heart
06
Ice Fox
07
The Great Bears Of Alaska
08
The Little Creatures Who Run The World
09
Strandwolf: Survivor Of The Skeleton Coast
10
Ibera: The Land Of Shining Water
11
The Ghosts Of Ruby
12
Sanctuaries Of Defence
The MOD is one of Britain's biggest landowners. Surprisingly, these training sites are havens for rare wildlife, as those visited for this programme show.
13
Treasure Of The Andes
Documentary looking at the camels living amongst the dramatic scenery of the Torres del Paine National Park in Chile.
14
Cheetahs And Cubs In A Land Of Lions
An atmospheric and perceptive portrayal of the Earth’s fastest land mammal, world-renowned wildlife cameraman Hugo van Lawick focuses on two cheetah cubs, exploring their challenging…
15
The Burning Question
16
Secrets Of The Golden River
SEASON 12
01
Sex, Hot Eruptions and Chili Peppers
02
Firebird
An atmospheric account of the lesser flamingo, Firebird explores the incredible adaptations these resilient birds possess in the hostile environment of East Africa's Great Rift…
03
Killer Whales: Wolves of the Sea
An extraordinary glimpse into the world of these incredibly efficient predators, Killer Whales: Wolves of the Sea is an intriguing celebration of the species’ ingenious…
04
Toadskin Spell
Looks at the extraordinary properties of frog and toad skin, showing how it enables them to survive hostile environments. Amphibian skin contains many chemical compounds,…
05
Island of the Ghost Bear
Reveals the life of the snow-white black bears that inhabit a remote island off the coast of British Columbia in Canada. The whiteness of the…
06
Webs of Intrigue
Wildlife film capturing the Dinopis spider and Sydney funnelweb amongst others.
07
Vampires, Devilbirds and Spirits: Tales of the Calypso Isles
A celebration of Caribbean wildlife, Vampires, Devilbirds and Spirits: Tales of the Calypso Isles takes an entertaining look at the myths and legends of Trinidad…
08
Pandas of the Sleeping Dragon
Filmed in the nature reserves of the mixed bamboo forests of the Sleeping Dragon Mountains in Sichuan province, central China. Focuses on the predicament of…
09
The Witness Was A Fly
Scientists demonstrate ways in which animals, insects and plants can provide clues to the detection of crimes.
10
Untangling the Knot
Follows Dutch, Canadian and British biologists as they chart the journeys of two groups of knots(shorebirds) from South America and South Africa.
11
Snowdonia: Realm of Ravens
Reveals the most complete record of raven life ever filmed, at the National Park.
12
Race For Life: Africa's Great Migration
Records the epic joiurney of more than a million and a half wildebeest, travelling in a 500 mile arc across the Serengeti National Park in…
13
Islands in the African Sky
An atmospheric and evocative portrayal of the wildlife in East Africa's rugged mountain ranges, Islands in the African Sky was widely acclaimed for its stunning…
14
Comrades of the Kalahari
Focuses on the co-operation between the yellow mongoose and the ground squirrel that enables both species to thrive in the arid Kalahari.
SEASON 13
01
Mysteries of the Ocean Wanderers
Focusing on a pair of albatrosses during the year they produce and raise a chick, Mysteries of the Ocean Wanderers is an engaging and atmospheric…
02
Badlands
Documentary on the prairie dog of the South Dakota Badlands.
03
Hunters of the Sea Wind
Documentary showing life under the Pacific Ocean and the predatory life of the marlin, sailfish, sea snakes, dolphins and tuna, birds and turtles.
04
Parrots: Look Who's Talking!
Examines the parrot in the wild and sees how its natural behaviour is modified in a domesticated environment.
05
Avenue of the Volcanoes
Records the rare and unusual wildlife that lives in a remote volcanic area of Ecuador
06
Ytene: England's Ancient Forest
Documentary, filmed over a two year period, exploring the wildlife found in the New Forest in southern England, which the Saxons called Ytene. The woodland,…
07
Gentle Jaws of the Serengeti
Focuses on a clan of spotted hyenas.
08
Monkey in the Mirror
Observes some of the behaviour of the Bonobos, pygmy chimpanzees that inhabit a remote area of rainforest in Zaire. The species is considered to be…
09
Ocean Drifters
Examines the weird planktonic animals that drift in the current of the Gulf Stream as it passes Florida and enters the Atlantic. Follows a baby…
10
The Call of Kakadu
Follows a pair of kookaburras over the course of a year in the Kakadu National Park in Australia.
11
The Riddle of the Sands
Documentary on the wildlife found through the four seasons in the estuary of the River Ythan in north-east Scotland, a five-mile stretch of marshes, mud…
12
Jewels of the Caribbean Sea
Delving deep into the tropical waters of the Caribbean Sea, this Emmy award-winning production celebrates the region’s bountiful life and impressive diversity. World-famous marine photographers…
13
Survival of the Fittest: a Natural History of Sport
Looks at the aspects of nature with which sportsman come into contact.
14
Sulawesi: an Island Bewitched
Looks at some of the unusual fauna found on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi, including pig-like creatures which have curled tusks growing through their cheeks,…
15
The Little Creatures of Africa's Hidden World
Filming in South Africa's Kruger National Park, looking at the lives of small creatures e.g dung beetle, ticks, termites etc.
SEASON 14
01
Echo of the Elephants: The Next Generation
A deeply moving account of elephant family life, The Next Generation is the sequel to the BBC Natural History Unit's award-winning Echo of the Elephants.…
02
Incredible Suckers
In the depths of the world’s oceans, biologist and award-winning wildlife photographer Mike deGruy explores the multi-sensory world of the cephalopods. Stunning underwater photography provides…
03
Arctic Kingdom: Life at the Edge
An investigation into the inhabitants of the Arctic who have adapted to extreme conditions, looks at the polar bear, narwhal and guillemots.
04
Fifi's Boys: a Story of Wild Chimpanzees
Updated film portrait of Fifi a chimpanzee that naturalist Jane Goodall first studied in 1960. This programme follows her and her six offspring, studying their…
05
Last Feast of the Crocodiles
An enthralling exploration of the 1991 South African drought, Last Feast of the Crocodiles focuses on the receding waters of the Limpopo River and the…
06
Rhythms of Life
Uses computer simulation and time-lapse photography to chart the effect of the rhythms of the sun, moon and earth on life forms.
07
Lions: Pride in Peril
The King of Beasts, the lion, has an image of noble magnificence - a deadly hunter, red in both tooth and claw, to which all…
08
Monsoon
Examines the Indian Monsoon and the effect it has on the wildlife of the region.
09
Crossroads of Nancite
Explores the battle for survival in Nancite, a small stretch of beach and forest on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica, between animal species from…
10
Bowerbird: Playboy of the Australian Forest
Documentary on the wildlife in Australia's Lamington National Park in Queensland, focusing on the bowerbird, the scrub turkey and the spiny echidna.
11
Hightops of Scotland
Captures the private life of the wild life that inhabits the Cairngorm mountains in the north of Scotland. Filmed over a twelve month period, features…
12
Attenborough in Paradise
David Attenborough fulfilsan ambition to travel to the rainforests of New Guinea to film the birds of paradise.
SEASON 15
01
Sperm Whales: Back From the Abyss
Wildlife film about sperm whales, revealing the secret lives led by these often misunderstood ocean giants. Scientists all over the world are now learning about…
02
Mara Nights
The first ever production to record animal behaviour at night without the use of lights, Mara Nights is an intriguing insight into a whole host…
03
Penguins In and Out of Water
Documentary on penguins- not looking at their traditionally viewed habitat Antartica, but at those penguins who have adapted to life in the deserts of Peru,…
04
Mandrills: Painted Faces of the Forest
A look at the complex social behaviour of a mandrill troop in Gabon, West Africa and associated rainforest species - many of which are relatively…
05
Beetlemania
Documentary investigating beetles - which account for a quarter of all animals on earth.
06
The World in a Wood
An investigation into Wytham Wood outside Oxford, which has been studied by biologists for more than fifty years to examine the dependence between plants and…
07
Himalaya
Documentary about the geological and natural history of the Himalayas, the highest and youngest mountain range in the world. The landscape is home to a…
08
Wolves and Buffalo: an Ancient Alliance
Documentary on the Wood Buffalo National Park in Northern Alberta in Canada. Follows the buffalo herds in the last place where they roam freely and…
09
Benguela and the Burning Shore
Documentary looking at the wildlife found in the Namib Desert in Africa- where baking sand dunes lie beside an ocean cooled by an icy current…
10
A Lemur's Tale
A touching and intimate portrayal of the ring-tailed lemur, award-winning wildlife filmmaker Adrian Warren spent five months in Madagascar's Berenty forest exploring the fascinating world…
11
Grand Canyon: From Dinosaurs to Dam
Looks at the wildlife that inhabits the Grand Canyon today, and how the ecology of the area has been affected by the building of two…
12
Wings Over the Serengeti
Documentary on the vultures who live on the plains of the Serengeti in Africa.
13
New Guinea: An Island Apart
New Guinea is the world's largest tropical island and is home to one of the most unusual collections of animals and plants on earth.
14
The Wild Dog's Last Stand
Looks at the wilderness existence of packs of African wild dogs, filmed in Selous Game Reserve in Tanzania and Kruger National Park in South Africa.…
15
Postcards From the Past
Examines the landsacpe of the British isles and how it has been affected by its journey from the South Pole where it was located 600…
16
People of the Sea
Documentary about Newfoundland and the centuries-old reliance of its inhabitants on harvesting cod, whales and seals from the surrounding seas. Argues that increasing pressure from…
17
Echo of the Elephants: Africa's Forgotten Elephants
Following film-maker Cynthia Moss in her search for the unknown elephants of Africa.
SEASON 16
01
Puma: Lion of the Andes
02
The Temple Troop
In Sri Lanka's ruined city of Polonnaruwa lives the Temple Troop, the unruliest gang of monkeys around. This film follows an extraordinary year in the…
03
Denali: the Great Alaskan Wilderness
An examination of the wildlife living around Mt McKinley, North America's highest peak.
04
Jungle Nights
Set in the tropical rainforests of Central America, this film reveals the unseen behaviour of jaguars, vampires, margays, kinkajous and other strange animals that spring…
05
Paracas and the Billion Dollar Bird
Along the shores of the Paracas National Park on the coast of Peru, two very different worlds collide - the barren Atacama desert and the…
06
Komodo Dragon
A study of the world's largest lizard, the man-eating Komodo dragon of Indonesia, revealing the dinosaur-like creature to be far more than just a cold-blooded…
07
At the Edge of the Sea
An absorbing exploration of coastal British Columbia, At the Edge of the Sea provides an insight into the diverse life that thrives within the ever-changing…
08
Beyond the Naked Eye
The hidden world of microscopic bugs, microbes, fungi and plants is revealed using special filming techniques. These tiny organisms can cause deadly diseases, but they…
09
On the Path of the Reindeer
This edition follows thousands of reindeer as they undertake a 400km migration through Lapland, guided by the Saami, the reindeer people. On the journey the…
10
The Secret Garden
Timelapse and close-up photography reveals the natural lives of the plants and animals that inhabit an English garden.
11
The Dragons of Galapagos
A look at the iguanas of the Galapagos.
12
Three Monkeys
How three species of monkey - howlers, red spiders and white-faced - use their different skills to fight for survival deep in the unpredictable and…
13
Borneo: Island in the Clouds
The wildlife of Borneo, home to a diverse array of creatures, including proboscis monkeys, forest elephants, rhinos and orang-utans. The island boasts the tallest peak…
14
Oman: Jewel of Arabia
Documenatary film looking at the geography, wildlife and peoples of Oman.
15
The Lost Lands of Scilly
Sharks, palm trees, shipwrecks and sandy shores are all vital ingredients for a sub-tropical paradise. Add sunken treasure, colourful corals, nectar sipping birds and exotic…
16
Fire and Ice: an Icelandic Saga
During filming in Iceland, a huge volcano exploded under Europe's largest icecap, melting billions of tons of ice. But foxes, skuas, puffins and other wildlife…
17
Metropolis
New York's concrete and steel plays host to fascinating wildlife, including falcons, raccoons and horseshoe crabs.
18
The Otters of Yellowstone
Spanning three states, Yellowstone is America's most famous national park, with a cast of charming inhabitants set against stunning scenery. This film follows a family…
19
The Forbidden Fruit
Following the success of David Attenborough's PRIVATE LIFE OF PLANTS, a further chance to see flora from unusual perspectives. Time-lapse technology and high-speed cameras show…
SEASON 17
01
South Georgia: an Island All Alone
Focusing on the wildlife of the remote island of South Georgia in the South Atlantic.
02
Capybara: Swamp Hogs
This is the story of one Capybara group,whose territory spans a patchwork of of wildlife-rich swamp,grassland & forest in Venezuela's Orinoco flood plain -the "Llanos".
03
Secret Sharks
Includes footage of the gentle whale shark, and the perilous birth of a baby horn shark.
04
Mountain of the Sea
Wildlife documentary about South Africa's Table Mountain, home to a huge variety of animals, from black eagles at its peak to penguins at its shore-lined…
05
Orangutans: the High Society
Wildlife documentary series. Featuring the orangutans of Sumatra's Leuser National Park.
06
The Fatal Flower
This programme looks at orchids, the `femmes fatales' of nature, combining beauty and deceit in a way which ignites human and animal passions.
07
Vanishing Pools of the Zambezi
Herds of elephant, buffalo and impala graze on rich green grass by pools formed by the meandering Zambezi. But the short rainy season soon ends,…
08
Manu: Amazon Paradise
The forest-dwelling creatures of the Amazon region of Manu, a treasure-trove of rare species, from jaguars and giant otters : which have earned a reputation…
09
Impossible Journeys
Using microscopy & animation,we journey into worlds previously beyond our reach.The familiar world hides incredible secrets that are revealed here.
10
Cheetahs in a Hot Spot
A look at the world's largest population of cheetahs - and their enemies - in Namibia, southern Africa.
11
Dolphins: The Wild Side
Explores the varied behaviour of wild dolphins around the world.
12
Year of the Jackal
This film, shot over the course of the year at the Ngorongoro crater in Tanzania, reveals some surprising facts about jackals.
13
Everglades: to Hell and Back
Wildlife documentary looking at some of the many species of life found in the Florida Everglades and the threat to the environment posed by nearby…
14
Tough Ducks
Film revealing that there's more to the placid-looking duck than meets the eye. Including those that live in the Arctic and the Australian desert.
15
The Man-Eaters of Tsavo
Documentary about the lions of the Tsavo National Park in Kenya, and their current and future co-existence with humans.
16
Islands of the Vampire Birds
Wildlife documentary looking at the finches of the Galapagos Islands which have evolved to not only to eat seeds and pick ticks off tortoises but…
17
The Farm That Time Forgot
Visits the Hosking family's farm in Devon where they farm traditionally and so help preserve local wildlife, especially in retention of old stone buildings and…
18
Iran: Secrets of the North
The first of two programmes exploring the wildlife inhabiting this vast country, a natural crossroads that is home to animals from Asia, Europe and Africa.
SEASON 18
01
Riddle of the Right Whale
A dramatic film about Right Whales, the rarest of all the great whales. There's a race on to save them and even US nuclear submarines…
02
Hokkaido: Garden of the Gods
A look at the unique wildlife of Hokkaido, Japan's northernmost island, and the island's few remaining members of the ancient Ainu race, who see all…
03
Elephants of the Sand River
Beneath the forested flanks of an extinct volcano lies a cave with a mysterious secret. Kitum Cave on the slopes of Mt Elgon in Kenya…
04
In the Company of Bears
Insight into Canada's black bears, mountain-dwelling creatures which have developed a mutually beneficial relationship with the local human population comprising skiers and snow-boarders
05
The Millennium Oak
Documentary charting 1,000 years in the life of an English oak, which would have existed from before the Norman Conquest, during the Black Death, Civil…
06
The Temple Troop
Remarkable film following an eventful year in the life of an unruly troop of macaque monkeys in Sri Lanka's ruined city of Polonnaruwa, tracing the…
07
Wild Indonesia: Island Castaways
Shrouded in mystery,Indonesia is a bizarre and beautiful place,home to dinosaur-like komodo dragons and tree kangaroos,tropical beaches and snowy mountain peaks.Indonesia is nicknamed "the ring…
08
Wild Indonesia: Underwater Worlds
Indonesia is one of the worldís natural wonders.In its underwater wonderland,flamboyant reef fish,huge manta rays and shimmering schools of barracudas ride the strong currents that…
09
Wild Indonesia: Magical Forests
Kangaroos in trees and flying foxes - nowhere else on the planet are their animals as weird and wonderful as in the forests of Indonesia.Despite…
10
The Tiger's Tale
Insight into the daily lives of a family of Bengal tigers inhabiting the Bandhavgarh National Park in India. Sita's newborn cubs find their feet in…
11
The Wolf's Return
Documentary reporting on an ambitious plan to reintroduce wild wolves into America's Yellowstone National Park. The animals were virtually hunted out of existence 100 years…
12
Monkey Warriors
The monkeys of Jodhpur, India, held in great reverence by the Hindu townsfolk, squabble over territory with a troop from out of town : and…
13
Dangerous Australians
Footage of the lethal wildlife which makes living in Australia a hazardous undertaking. Venomous red-back spiders inhabit garages, funnel-webs stalk houses and gardens looking for…
14
The Crater: Africa's Predator Paradise
Documentary about the Ngorongoro Crater in Tanzania, which has the highest concentration of predators anywhere in the world. A huge natural bowl inhabited by over…
15
Salmon: The Silver Tide
The salmon that fill the rivers of the Pacific coast of North America have one of the most miraculous and mysterious life-cycles in the entire…
16
Claws
Insight into the lives of crabs, whether they are climbing trees, travelling over mountains, scuttling across deserts or surviving in crushing pressure near super-heated water…
17
The Story of an African Wild Dog
At home among the woodlands and floodplains is an African Wild Dog pack - fourteen adults and a bundle of boisterous pups. Part of the…
SEASON 19
01
Otters in the Stream of Life
This film follows a year on the exquisite west coast of Scotland, in the intimate company of a family of otters. Guided by their mother,…
02
Camels Down Under
Introduced to Australia in the 1840s by European settlers, camels were the only reliable form of transport in the country's harsh interior. Replaced by motor…
03
Deadly Vipers
Predators with the largest fangs of any snake and venom containing up to 50 deadly ingredients, vipers kill more people than any other animal. But…
04
The Tigers' Fortress
The chequered history of a tiger conservation park in Rajasthan, northern India, from its success in the 1980s through its battles with corruption and poaching…
05
Big Red Roos
A red kangaroo mother and baby belong to one of the hardiest species of animal athletes - but as this documentary shows, even they must…
06
Killer Whales: Up Close and Personal
The intimate lives of a family of killer whales that hunt elephant seals and penguins off the storm-blasted Crozet Islands of Antarctica. French scientists study…
07
Madagascar: Land of Lemurs
Isolated from the rest of the world for hundreds of thousands of years, Madagascar has become a treasure trove of unique wildlife. This programme follows…
08
Seychelles: Jewels of a Lost Continent
The epic story of how giant tortoises, silver lizards, the coco de mer tree and other extraordinary species came to be stranded on the tiny…
09
Bower Birds: The Art of Seduction
David Attenborough travels to the remote highlands of New Guinea and the rainforests of Australia to explore the little-known world of the bower bird, a…
10
The Last Tusker
A colourful feature on Sri Lanka's elephant population, focusing on one of the last wild bulls. On this Buddhist island, elephants may be sacred, but…
11
Seals: Invaders of the Sea
Wildlife programme in which state-of-the-art camera techniques reveal the sophisticated underwater world of the seal - an animal capable of surviving in every ocean corner…
12
Killer Bees and Magic Trees
Austrian scientist Gerald Kastberger studies the aggressive giant honeybees of Assam, in particular their unexplained annual migration from the Himalayan foothills to specific trees scattered…
13
Hippo Beach
Insight into the bizarre behavioural habits of the African hippo, a creature which spends most of its lifetime in water but cannot swim, and eats…
14
Timeless Thames
This is a journey along the River Thames, England's most famous river, from its source to the sea. The Thames may seem tame today but…
15
Coyote: the Ultimate Survivor?
Documentary on the coyote, cousin to the wolf and one of America's most charismatic animals. The film explores how this elusive and intelligent creature with…
16
Transylvania: Living with Predators
Andrew Sachs narrates a documentary focusing on the large predators which live alongside humans in the beautiful forests and mountains of Transylvania, where shepherds always…
17
Danube Delta: Europe Untamed
The delta of the river Danube is home to half a million wild geese, the greatest concentration of pelicans outside Africa, and the world's largest…
18
Buffalo: The African Boss
A study of the buffaloes of Lake Manyara National Park, Tanzania, where they are prey to lions but will also attack them, and even kill…
SEASON 20
01
The Lost Elephants of Timbuktu
David Attenborough narrates this documentary following young research student Anne Orlando as she sets out on an unforgettable adventure, hoping to solve the mysteries surrounding…
02
Yellowstone: America's Sacred Wilderness
Park ranger Paul Schullery presents a personal account of life in America's Yellowstone Park. After wolves were reintroduced to the park, he watched the natural…
03
Wild Nights
Simon King attempts to win the trust of shy and elusive night-time animals including badgers, foxes and owls, in an attempt to reveal the natural…
04
Hotel Heliconia
The Heliconia plant provides food and shelter for a wide variety of jungle creatures and also produces some of the most stunning flowers on earth
05
Night Stalkers
This documentary introduces us to the variety of bats found in the rainforests of Central America. Fringe-lipped, Fishing, fruit and the notorious vampire bat are…
06
Treasure Islands
Documentary on the wildlife of the Channel Islands.
07
Leopard Hunters
Wildlife documentary featuring the Asiatic leopards of Yala in the south of Sri Lanka. This unique and revealing film shows the secretive spotted cats fighting…
08
War Wrecks of the Coral Sea
Exploring shipwrecks in the Solomon Islands and Truk Lagoon that have been transformed into spectacular living reefs following the destruction of World War Two. Featuring…
09
The Alps
Documentary focusing on the wildlife of the European Alps, a spectacular wilderness area in the heart of the world's most densely settled continent. Carved by…
10
A Wild Dog's Story
Documentary following Newky, an African wild dog, over five years. Told through the personal recollections of wild-dog researcher Dr 'Tico' McNutt and set against the…
12
Killer Whales of Monterey Bay
Andrew Sachs narrates a programme focusing on the killer whales of Monterey Bay, fierce and nomadic hunters capable of taking down prey as big as…
13
The Canine Conspiracy
The programme follows a puppy through the first year of its life and its willful destruction of the owner's property : which nearly led to…
14
The Cat Connection
The secret life of the cat, examining the Jekyll and Hyde nature of the feline, which is a ruthless predator in the wild. Filmed in…
15
Top Bat
Rebecca Hosking presents an insight into the world of vampire bats, observing them in their natural habitat. She reveals that despite their dark reputation, they…
16
Amazon: Super River
A look at the biggest river system on the planet, the Amazon, which rises as a small stream high in the Andes and ends over…
17
Rhinos: Built to Last?
Robert Lindsay narrates a documentary which focuses on the plight of the rhino, a notoriously feisty and well-armoured animal that is both revered and feared…
SEASON 21
01
Meerkats: Part of the Team
Documentary following a family of meerkats living in Tswalu National Park in South Africa. The ultimate team players, meerkats survive in harsh conditions by looking…
02
Danger in Tiger Paradise
Valmik Thapar returns to Ranthambhore National Park in Rajasthan to witness the progress of Machli, a tigress he has followed for four years. It's been…
03
Falklands: Flying Devils
Film makers Jane Watson and Mark Smith observe a colony of aggressive caracaras, rare birds of prey on a stormy island in the South Atlantic.
04
The Crossing
A tense and spectacular drama unfolds as thousands of zebras, wildebeest and gazelles take on hungry crocodiles and lions at the Mara River in Africa.
05
Death Trap
The wildlife of the Pacific Coast. Offshore are whales, seals and sharks, on land, grizzlies, and in the air bald eagles. All wait to catch…
06
My Halcyon River
An idyllic British river: misty dawns, dancing mayflies, lazy trout and fluffy chicks paddling under the watchful gaze of their parents. "My Halcyon River" is…
07
Killer Ants
Documentary about predator ants. While big predators bask in their own spotlight, tiny assassins are lurking in the shadows, waiting to attack. The driver ants…
08
A Life with Cougars
Canadian wildlife film-makers Jeff and Sue Turner's documentary about the cougar, one of North America's fiercest predators. Jeff and Sue were unaware that they lived…
09
Cats Under the Serengeti Stars
Cameras capture the events of a night on the African plains, revealing the fascinating lives of nocturnal creatures from hunting caracals to the complexities of…
10
Wild Women of Viramba
Almost every day for the past 25 years, the Viramba troop of yellow baboons have been accompanied by scientists in one of the most extensive…
11
Killer Bees: Taming the Swarm
Documentary about the Africanised honey bee, a notorious killer bee that has spread across the world causing devastation in the natural world. Is there any…
12
Highgrove: A Prince's Legacy
David Attenborough narrates this documentary charting a year in the running of Highgrove, home to the Prince of Wales, who takes an active part in…
13
Flying Home
A look at Operation Migration, a major project aimed at introducing rare whooping cranes back into the eastern USA by rearing chicks in captivity and…
14
The Elephant, The Emperor and Butterfly Tree
A startling look at the two most destructive animals in South Africa and how their habits are a story of life, death and cooperation. The…
15
Indonesia: Fire Islands
SEASON 22
01
Lost Crocodiles of the Pharaohs
Last year, while excavating a 5,000 year old temple buried by Egyptian sands, archaeologist Edda Bresciani unearthed a sacred chamber - with an unexpected secret.There…
02
Elephant Cave
Beneath the forested flanks of an extinct volcano lies a cave with a mysterious secret. Kitum Cave on the slopes of Mt Elgon in Kenya…
03
White Shark/Red Triangle
Each year, in the late summer, a region known as the Red Triangle bustles with marine mammal activity. Lying between San Francisco and Monterey, the…
04
Tigers of the Emerald Forest
Huge male tigers are the focus of this film, Dedicated scientist Raghu Chundawat and his partner Joanna Van Gruisen have been studying them for the…
05
Dune
06
Five Owl Farm
This is the story of a remarkable place - a Yorkshire farm where all five British owls live side by side.
07
The Monkey Prince
The Mountain Troop is the most powerful in the kingdom, and it lives in the best location. That is where Bobo is born. From the…
08
The Eagle Has Landed
The struggle to bring ospreys, red kites and sea eagles back from the brink of extinction is Britain's greatest wildlife success story. Thanks to a…
09
Swamp Cats
Film about a family of lions living in the swamps of the Okavango delta, seen through the eyes of a cub born just before the…
10
Caribou and Wolves: The Endless Dance
Across the top of North America, millions of caribou are led on their never-ending journey by the mothers of the herd. Driven by the demands…
11
Missing... Presumed Eaten
12
A Moose Named Madeline
Richard E Grant narrates this documentary following a female moose and its calf Madeline in the dangerous Canadian wilderness. The youngster must overcome wolves, swarms…
13
The Amber Time Machine
Amber is one of David Attenborough's great passions - he is captivated by its beauty and the animals frozen within it in perfect detail. In…
14
Five Big Cats and a Camera
The story of the hurdles overcome by Owen Newman & Amanda Barrett, as they set out 14yrs ago to film cheetahs, leopards, servals, caracals and…
15
Ice Age Death Trap
For thousands of years downtown LA hid an indiscriminate killer - in one of the most surprising wildlife crime stories in the world, Natural World…
16
Ireland: Sculpted Isle
Ireland - Sculpted Isle is a captivating journey through Ireland's most beautiful and enigmatic landscapes. This island in the Atlantic Ocean might seem like a…
17
Lion: Out of Africa?
The biggest of the big cats is declining fast, killed because it's developed a taste for beef - cows are much easier to catch than…
SEASON 23
01
Cheetahs: Fast Track to Freedom
For two years Simon King takes on the role of mother to two cheetah cubs, Toki and Sambu, orphaned when their mother was killed by…
02
Norfolk Broads: The Fall and Rise of a Great Swamp
The Norfolk Broads is one of the last fragments of a vast swamp where ancient Britons hunted wildfowl and fished for perch and giant pike.…
03
Typhoon Island
04
Mississippi: Tales of the Last River Rat
A stunningly photographed portrait of the wildlife and landscape of the Mississippi River seen through the eyes of 'River Rat' Kenny Salwey, a legendary hunter,…
05
Hammerhead
Profile of the hammerhead shark, which has until now been shrouded in mystery as no-one could understand why its head is such a strange shape,…
06
The Wild Wood
An ancient oak wood in the heart of England is as full of beauty and drama as anywhere on Earth. Philippa Forrester spends a year…
07
Andes: The Dragon's Back
The Andes is one of the world's most spectacular mountain ranges with one of the richest environments on Earth and a diverse and unique mix…
08
Land of the Falling Lakes
Documentary about Plitvice National Park in Croatia, Europe's oldest and one of its most beautiful national parks - a network of crystal clear lakes connected…
09
Echo of the Elephants - The Final Chapter?
Documentary following the latest chapter in the story of Echo the female elephant and her family in the Kenyan National Park of Amboseli. Scientist Cynthia…
10
Shark Coast
David Attenborough travels along the coast of Southern Africa which has an incredible variety of sharks, over 140 species, from massive great whites and tiger…
11
Serengeti 24
Documentary chronicled the maternal behavior of a cheetah and a leopard as they cared for their cubs in Tanzania's Serengeti National Park.
12
Secrets of the Maya Underworld
Beneath the jungle-clad temples of Mexico's Yucatan, a startling discovery has been made: the largest network of flooded caves and underground rivers in the world.…
13
A Boy Among Polar Bears
Documentary following Inuit boy Apak Taktu as he takes his first trip out onto the frozen Arctic with his father to be taught esssential and…
14
Wolf Pack
Sean Pertwee narrates this documentary exploring the passions and intrigues - from families torn asunder to jealous plots and sibling rivalries - that drive members…
SEASON 24
01
The Orangutan King
Documentary about Kusasi, the world's most famous orangutan. His rise to power was meteoric, from orphaned baby to 20 stone king of the swingers -…
02
Eagle Island
Wildlife documentary about the Hebridean island of Mull, home to the most spectacular wildlife of any stretch of our coastline - sea eagles, golden eagles,…
03
The Queen of Trees
Ian Holm narrates the extraordinary story of the African sycamore fig tree and its symbiotic relationship with a tiny insect partner, the fig wasp. Neither…
04
The King Cobra and I
Documentary following the work of Rom Whitaker as he organises the fight to save the threatened king cobra, the world's largest venomous snake, from extinction.…
05
Return Of The Eagle Owl
Raptor expert Roy Dennis investigates the remarkable comeback of the eagle owl. The fearsome predator is spreading rapidly across the continent and now looks set…
06
Cuba: Wild Island Of The Caribbean
Cuba is home to spectacular wildlife, from the bee hummingbird - the world's smallest bird - to crocodiles, swarms of purple land crabs, sea turtles…
07
Flying with Condors
With a ten-foot wingspan, the Andean Condor is nature's most accomplished glider, soaring unchallenged in the cold mountain air. This is the story of a…
08
Ella: A Meerkat's Tale
Documentary about Ella, a two-year-old meerkat. She's just given birth to three pups, but their arrival brings her into conflict with her mother, the group's…
09
Wild Harvest
Britain's countryside is undergoing a revolution. For decades our farmland wildlife has been in serious decline - a depressing tale of hedges ripped out, marshes…
10
Australia: Taking The Heat
An insight into the remarkable wildlife in Australia, the hottest and driest continent on Earth - once a wet territory covered in lush rainforest. The…
11
Penguins of the Antarctic
Documentary charting the struggle for survival facing Antarctica's penguins. While some rely on thick down coats and fat reserves, others migrate north for the winter…
12
Portillo Goes Wild in Spain
Documentary in which ex-politician Michael Portillo returns home to discover the wilder side of his Spanish heritage. On his journey from the Pyrenees to the…
13
Ant Attack
Documentary that looks at the world of the African driver ant, a sinister army of 20 million sisters. It thrives by ravaging the forest, killing…
14
Stalking the Jaguar
Big cat specialists Owen Newman and Amanda Barrett head for Brazil's Pantanal, the world's biggest wetland, to film jaguars in their natural habitat. Equipped with…
15
Big Sky Bears
A black bear is seen raising her two cubs in Montana's Rocky Mountains. The forest appears to be an idyllic playground, but the mother has…
16
The Iceberg That Sank the Titanic
An insight into the origins of the iceberg that sank the Titanic. Created 15,000 years before the ill-fated ship, its development in the heart of…
17
Bonobo: Missing In Action
Dr Frances White takes a journey back to the Democratic Republic of Congo to find out if the bonobo apes have survived the war that…
18
Satoyama: Japan's Secret Water Garden
In the heart of rural Japan lies Satoyama, a landscape of lakes and rivers home to an incredible variety of fish, water birds, snakes and…
SEASON 25
01
The Last Lions of India
Documentary about Asiatic lions, which are completely different from African lions in both appearance and behaviour but are thriving in India. Their refuge is the…
02
On the Trail of Tarka
Filmmakers Charlie Hamilton-James and Philippa Forrester went in search of otters on a short stretch of the River Torridge in Devon, immortalised 80 years ago…
03
Eye for an Elephant
Martyn Colbeck has spent 15 years scouring Africa for the ultimate images of the world's largest land creature- the African Elephant. Along the way he…
04
The Bear Man of Kamchatka
The incredible story of Charlie Russell - the man who has devoted his life to the grizzly bears of the Kamchatka Peninsula. The Russian mafia…
05
The Falls of Iguacu
The film explores Iguacu National Park on the Brazilian-Argentine border, home to some of the largest waterfalls on Earth. The story follows animals native to…
06
Africa's Desert Garden
This film chronicles the magical transformation of a landscape. Every spring, a barren stretch of land 100 km inland from South Africa’s west coast is…
07
Battle to Save the Tiger
The Indian tiger is in deep trouble. Thirty years ago India set aside over 30 tiger reserves controlled by Project Tiger. Initially it was hailed…
08
Buddha, Bees and the Giant Hornet Queen
The Giant Japanese Hornet is the fiercest looking insect on earth, and one of the deadliest. This film follows the remarkable life of one giant…
09
Hawaii: Message in the Waves
Nature documentary featuring the wildlife of Hawaii's famous surf zone and the surfers and scientists who are fighting to protect it. Turtles, dolphins, monk seals…
10
Invasion of the Crocodiles
Australia's deadly saltwater crocs are making a dramatic comeback. They're spreading in alarming numbers through the billabongs, rivers and beaches of the Northern Territory. Last…
11
Toki's Tale
Two years ago Simon King made Cheetahs – Fast Track to Freedom a film about his attempt to return two orphaned cheetah cubs to the…
12
The Bloodhound and the Beardie
For thousands of years, dogs were working animals not just pets, carefully bred to hunt, guard, herd or retrieve. Now these instincts are turning some…
13
Saving Our Seabirds
Britain has spectacular colonies of puffins, guillemots, kittiwakes and skuas, but recently many birds have failed to breed. In the summer of 2006, bird expert…
14
Desert Lions
Many years ago lions thrived in the deserts of Namibia's Skeleton Coast, until they were exterminated by man. Six years ago maverick biologist Flip Stander…
15
Moose on the Loose
Anchorage capital city of Alaska is the wildest city on Earth thanks to its dramatic wildlife. Alongside 260,000 people are up to 1,000 moose, 200…
16
Rainforests for the Future
In a region of Africa more often in the news for human suffering and civil war, the state of Gabon is a stable democracy that…
17
Wye - Voices from the Valley
Documentary study of a year in the life of the Wye Valley around the river, and four people who depend on the seasons, river and…
SEASON 26
01
Toki's Tale
Two years ago Simon King made Cheetahs – Fast Track to Freedom a film about his attempt to return two orphaned cheetah cubs to the…
02
Battle to Save the Tiger
The Indian tiger is in deep trouble. Thirty years ago India set aside over 30 tiger reserves controlled by Project Tiger. Initially it was hailed…
03
Moose on the Loose
Anchorage capital city of Alaska is the wildest city on Earth thanks to its dramatic wildlife. Alongside 260,000 people are up to 1,000 moose, 200…
04
Buddha, Bees and the Giant Hornet Queen
The Giant Japanese Hornet is the fiercest looking insect on earth, and one of the deadliest. This film follows the remarkable life of one giant…
05
Hawaii - Message in the Waves
Nature documentary featuring the wildlife of Hawaii's famous surf zone and the surfers and scientists who are fighting to protect it. Turtles, dolphins, monk seals…
06
Invasion of the Crocodiles
Australia's deadly saltwater crocs are making a dramatic comeback. They're spreading in alarming numbers through the billabongs, rivers and beaches of the Northern Territory. Last…
07
The Bloodhound and the Beardie
For thousands of years, dogs were working animals not just pets, carefully bred to hunt, guard, herd or retrieve. Now these instincts are turning some…
08
Saving Our Seabirds
Britain has spectacular colonies of puffins, guillemots, kittiwakes and skuas, but recently many birds have failed to breed. In the summer of 2006, bird expert…
09
Desert Lions
Many years ago lions thrived in the deserts of Namibia's Skeleton Coast, until they were exterminated by man. Six years ago maverick biologist Flip Stander…
10
Gabon - Forests of the Future
In a region of Africa more often in the news for human suffering and civil war, the state of Gabon is a stable democracy that…
11
Wye - Voices from the Valley
Documentary study of a year in the life of the Wye Valley around the river, and four people who depend on the seasons, river and…
SEASON 27
01
Snow Leopard - Beyond The Myth
The Snow Leopard, one of the most beautiful of all big cats is also one of the rarest. Natural World visits a hidden lair and…
02
Raising Sancho
This is the story of a young giant otter's journey to adulthood. Rescued by local fishermen as a baby and raised by giant otter expert…
03
Earth Pilgrim - A Year on Dartmoor
This exquisitely photographed film is a spiritual journey into the ethereal landscape of Dartmoor with Satish Kumar, the world-renowned ecologist, former Jain monk and pilgrim…
04
Tiger Kill
Simon King has filmed Africa's big cats for 20 years, but he has never seen a wild tiger. With so few remaining wild tigers, documenting…
05
White Falcon, White Wolf
On a remote island in the Canadian Arctic, a pair of white gyrfalcons and a pack of arctic wolves are struggling to raise their young.…
06
Saved By Dolphins
Since ancient times, there have been legends of dolphins rescuing humans at sea. Two recent cases where swimmers were rescued from sharks by dolphins seem…
07
Badgers - Secrets Of The Sett
While badgers are easily recognized, remarkably few people have ever seen one alive. It's a creature blamed for destruction and disease, but surprisingly little is…
08
Spacechimp
In 1961, a four-year-old chimpanzee named Ham became the first animal to return from space alive. He proved that humans could survive the extreme conditions…
09
Elephant Nomads of The Namib Desert
This is the remarkable story of two baby elephants struggling to survive their critical first six months in the oldest desert on earth. The Desert…
10
Lobo: The Wolf that Changed America
Ernest Thompson Seton rode into the wilds of New Mexico just before the turn of the century to kill a wolf named Lobo. The book…
11
Reindeer Girls
Elle and Inga, 17-year-old cousins from the north of Norway, are far from ordinary teenagers. They are reindeer herders, equally at home helping reindeer swim…
12
Moose In The Glen
Multi-millionaire landowner Paul Lister wants to turn his 23,000 acre estate north of Inverness into Europe's first wilderness reserve. Reinstating the old Caledonian pine forests…
13
Naabi - A Hyena Princess
The story of Naabi, a young hyena growing up in Tanzania. Here hyenas aren't just scavengers, they're also skilled hunters when they work together in…
14
Spectacled Bears - Shadows Of The Forest
Paddington Bear celebrates his 50th birthday this year, but behind the children's story is a very real creature that still lives in Deepest Darkest Peru…
15
Superfish
The billfish are the biggest, fastest, and most dangerous gamefish in the sea. All have captured man's imagination like few other creatures, whether it's the…
16
A Turtle's Guide to the Pacific
Documentary following a loggerhead turtle as she journeys across the Pacific. On the way she meets dolphins and whales, sharks and giant squids, typhoons and…
17
Jimmy and the Wild Honey Hunters
Jimmy Doherty, pig farmer and star of Jimmy's Farming Heroes, travels to Nepal to meet an ancient group of people who risk their lives to…
SEASON 28
01
Titus: The Gorilla King
Abandoned as a baby, removed from normal gorilla family life as a youngster - so profound were the misfortunes that Titus suffered in his early…
02
Whale Shark
Beginning at the fabulous coral reef of Ningaloo in Western Australia, intrepid marine biologist Mark Meakin attempts to unravel the mysterious wanderings of the biggest…
03
Clever Monkeys
David Attenborough's entertaining romp through the world of monkeys has a serious side: for when we look at monkeys we can see ourselves. From memory…
04
Crocodile Blues
Another stunning look at the wonders of wildlife as Natural World tonight seeks out the Gharial crocodile. This mighty reptile, which can grow up to…
05
Cork - Forest in a Bottle
Every time we weigh up which bottle of wine to buy, we hold the fate of nightingales, rare black storks, secretive wild cats and one…
06
Great White Shark: A Living Legend
Wildlife film. South African naturalist Mike Rutzen is crazy about great white sharks. He never saw Jaws, so he doesn't share the terror that makes…
07
Cuckoo
The sound of the cuckoo is to many the very essence of spring, yet behind the magical call is a bird that is a cheat,…
08
The Mountains of the Monsoon
This moving film reveals the differing fortunes of a mother polar bear and a mother grizzly bear, and their new-born cubs, in a rapidly-changing world.…
09
Polar Bears & Grizzlies: Bears on Top of the World
This moving film reveals the differing fortunes of a mother polar bear and a mother grizzly bear, and their new-born cubs, in a rapidly-changing world.…
10
Man-Eating Tigers of the Sundarbans
Tiger experts in Bangladesh have a problem: how can they encourage local people to protect the beautiful and endangered Bengal tiger when these animals have…
11
Elephants without Borders
Botswana's elephants are doing very well, too well perhaps. People are worried that too many elephants will damage their fragile desert home and have suggested…
12
Snow Monkeys
n 1970, a picture of a snow monkey bathing in a hot spring graced the cover of Life Magazine. Ever since, Japan's hot-tubbing primates have…
13
Cassowaries
This film follows the dramatic attempts to save these endangered giant birds, and reveals their fascinating natural history for the first time. Narrated by David…
14
A Farm for the Future
Wildlife film maker Rebecca Hosking investigates how to transform her family's farm in Devon into a low-energy farm for the future. Last year's high fuel…
15
Iron Curtain: Ribbon of Life
When communism crumbled in 1989, it created an opportunity for wildlife. The Iron Curtain that divided communist Eastern Europe from the capitalist West had created…
16
Uakari: Secrets Of The English Monkey
In the flooded forests of the Peruvian Amazon lives one of the world's rarest and most mysterious primates, the red-faced uakari monkey. Local people call…
SEASON 29
01
Bearwalker of the Northwoods
Wildlife documentary. In the forests of northern Minnesota, biologist Lynn Rogers uses food to gain the trust of wild black bears, a controversial technique developed…
02
Victoria Falls - The Smoke that Thunders
Wildlife documentary. A tale of life on the Zambezi River, set against the epic backdrop of Victoria Falls. The story is told from the point…
03
Andrea - Queen Of Mantas
Manta rays are one of the most intelligent creatures in the ocean and, at up to seven metres long, one of the largest. Yet despite…
04
Black Mamba, White Witch
In the small African kingdom of Swaziland, the black mamba is a snake both feared and revered. During summer, these elegant yet lethal snakes turn…
05
Bringing Up Baby
Natural World investigates the vital bond between animal mothers and their babies. The more we study animals, the more we realise just how emotional they…
06
A Highland Haven
This stunningly beautiful film reveals the unique wildlife of the Scottish Highlands, seen through the eyes of filmmaker Fergus Beeley. Based for a year at…
07
Radio Gibbon
In deepest Borneo, a remarkable young Frenchman called Chanee is combining his love of music and his passion for gibbons. These magical singing apes of…
08
Birds of Paradise
Living in the depths of the New Guinea rainforest are the spectacular birds of paradise - creatures so beautiful that the first Europeans believed they…
09
The Secret Leopards
Jonathan Scott narrates the extraordinary story of the leopard - the one big cat that still survives across half the world while tigers, cheetahs and…
10
The Chimpcam Project
How does a chimpanzee see the world? A research project at Edinburgh Zoo is designed to answer just that question in an innovative new way…
11
Prairie Dogs - Talk of the Town
Prairie Dogs are America's answer to the meerkat - small, sociable and exceptionally cute. This offbeat film narrated by Rob Brydon takes us to the…
12
The Wild Places of Essex
Multi-award-winning writer Robert Macfarlane sets out on a journey to explore the unexpected landscapes and natural history of Essex, revealing that there is far more…
13
A Killer Whale Called Luna
This is the emotional story of one young killer whale's quest for companionship after he was separated from his family. Luna was just two years…
14
Forest Elephants - Rumbles in the Jungle
Deep in the rainforest of Central Africa lies an elephant oasis - a remarkable place that holds the key to the future for Forest Elephants.…
SEASON 30
01
The Monkey-Eating Eagle of the Orinoco
The harpy eagle is the most powerful bird of prey in the world, plucking monkeys from the branches of the jungle canopy. Rare and elusive,…
02
Echo - An Unforgettable Elephant
A celebration of the life and legacy of Echo, the world's most famous elephant, who was born in 1945 and died in 2009, and who…
03
Sea Otters - A Million Dollar Baby
The trials and tribulations of a sea otter pup growing up on the coast of California. The Californian Sea Otter is one of the rarest,…
04
The Himalayas
The Himalayas look beautiful and lifeless, unable to give anything, not even enough air. Yet this powerful film reveals the Himalayas provide many gifts -…
05
Africa's Dragon Mountain
An intimate portrait of the spectacular Drakensberg - 'dragon mountains' - of South Africa, following giant antelope, bone-cracking vultures and raucous baboons as they struggle…
06
The Dolphins of Shark Bay
A dolphin is about to be born in the treacherous waters of Shark Bay in Western Australia. Puck, the wise mother, must use all her…
07
Panda Makers
Giant Pandas were on the brink of extinction but now they are coming back, thanks to an extraordinary conservation project. The Chengdu Research Base in…
08
Butterflies: A Very British Obsession
Wildlife documentary featuring the fascinating lives of Britain's beautiful butterflies filmed in exquisite detail and also a celebration of their enduring appeal to the British…
09
Miracle in the Marshes of Iraq
It's the largest and most ambitious habitat recreation project ever known: to bring back to life one of the world's greatest marshlands. And it's happening…
10
Elsa: The Lioness That Changed The World
In the 1960s, 'Born Free' captured the world's imagination with the story of Elsa, an orphaned lioness who was taken in by George and Joy…
11
Chimps of the Lost Gorge
A real-life drama about a family of chimps trapped in a lost world. They live in a deep and ancient forested gorge that runs though…
12
A Tiger Called Broken Tail
Broken Tail was the most flamboyant tiger cub Colin Stafford-Johnson had seen during many years spent filming India's wild tigers. After leaving his sanctuary and…
13
One Million Snake Bites
From the giant King Cobra to the tiny sawscaled viper, India is home to many of the world's deadliest snakes. Now a new report has…
14
The Last Grizzly of Paradise Valley
Wildlife documentary following the search for grizzly bears in the beautiful Cascade Mountains of Canada. Wildlife filmmaker Jeff Turner has spent a lifetime tracking grizzly…
SEASON 31
01
My Life as a Turkey
Biologist Joe Hutto was mother to the strangest family in the world, thirteen endangered wild turkeys that he raised from egg to the day they…
02
Empire of the Desert Ants
Natural World visits the Arizona desert, where a new honey ant queen wages an intense battle for survival as she attempts to build and defend…
03
Heligan: Secrets of the Lost Garden
Looking at the secret lives of the wildlife in one of Britain's favourite gardens. Shot by Charlie Hamilton-James, this film follows various animals, from the…
04
Komodo - Secrets of the Dragon
The Komodo dragon was discovered one hundred years ago, yet the true nature of the biggest lizard in the world is only just being uncovered.…
05
The Woman Who Swims with Killer Whales
The killer whale is one of the most feared predators in the ocean and most would consider it madness to enter the water with one.…
06
Animal House
Sir David Attenborough tells the stories of the world's best animal architects. There are house-proud bower birds, who only find a mate if they decorate…
07
Jungle Gremlins of Java
The slow loris is the real-life gremlin, extremely cute but with a venom that can kill. Now it's also a YouTube superstar with millions of…
08
Tiger Dynasty
A young tigress is chosen to found a new dynasty. Airlifted from her home in an Indian park to life in a new reserve, Baghani…
09
Grizzlies of Alaska
A mother grizzly bear brings up her two cubs in the wilds of Alaska. She must keep them safe from prowling males, teach them to…
10
Madagascar: Lemurs and Spies
Pure white lemurs called silky sifaka live in the remote rainforests of Madagascar. They are one of the rarest animals in the world. Now a…
11
Zambezi
Africa's wildest river is home to the most spectacular wildlife. Hippos fight for territory while herds of elephant, water buffalo and zebra depend on it…
12
Queen of the Savannah
The queen African honeybee rules the savannah - even elephants panic at the buzzing of her hive. This recreates the life of the queen and…
13
The Real Jungle Book Bear
The Jungle Book's Baloo the bear character is based on the secretive sloth bear who lives in India's wildest places. The real Baloo does chase…
14
Unnatural History Of London
Seals, parakeets and even pelicans that eat pigeons have all made London their home. That's as well as badgers, foxes, scorpions, and pigeons that ride…
SEASON 32
01
Living with Baboons
The wild Hamadryas Baboons of Ethiopia have a friend in biologist Mat Pines, they even pick the nits from his hair. He's been studying and…
02
Tiger Island
Jungle tigers are turning into man-eaters in the exotic island of Sumatra. Now a maverick millionaire is catching the killers and releasing them on his…
03
Queen of Tigers
The story of Machli, the most famous tiger in the world. She is a legendary fighter and a wise mother of nine cubs who has…
04
A Wolf Called Storm
Storm is an extraordinary wolf - the head of a pack in Canada's frozen north that hunts the giant buffalo herds. This pack came to…
05
Attenborough's Ark
David Attenborough chooses the animals that he would most like to save from extinction. He shows why they are so important and shares the ingenious…
06
Jaguars - Born Free
In this Natural World special, three tiny orphaned jaguar cubs are discovered in a Brazilian forest. A family decide to take the place of their…
07
Kangaroo Dundee (1)
Brolga is a tough Australian who lives in the desert outback with a mob of orphaned kangaroos. He rescues baby joeys from the roadside when…
08
Kangaroo Dundee (2)
Brolga is a tough Australian who lives in the desert outback with a mob of orphaned kangaroos. He is mum to three baby joeys that…
09
Giant Otters of the Amazon
Diablo the giant otter lives in a lake in the jungles of Peru, with his unruly family of six cubs. Even at the tender age…
10
Flight of the Rhino
In South Africa there is a daring plan to save the rhino by moving a whole population to a secret location. But the only way…
SEASON 33
01
Leopards: 21st Century Cats
Leopards are built for strength rather than speed, hunting in the shadows and ambushing their prey. In an ever shrinking world, their lives are colliding…
02
Giant Squid: Filming the Impossible
The giant squid, a creature of legend and myth which even in the 21st century, has never been seen alive. But now, an international team…
03
The Mating Game
David Attenborough narrates the charming and fascinating story of some real-life animal romantics. There are show-offs and singers, dancers and fighters, stories of undercover affairs…
04
Sri Lanka: Elephant Island
Sri Lanka, the tropical island lying off the southern coast of India, is home to its own special elephants. A sub species of the Asian…
05
Meet the Monkeys
Peanut, Hero and Tarzan are three cheeky monkeys. They live on the paradise Indonesian island of Sulawesi with the rest of their gang of crested…
06
Orangutans: The Great Ape Escape
Leonora is no ordinary orangutan, she is a pioneer. With her three year old son in her arms, she is about to set off on…
07
Meerkats: Secrets of an Animal Superstar
Meerkat pups Squirt and Weeny belong to one of the most famous animal families on the planet, animals that are now stars of screens both…
08
Walrus: Two Tonne Tusker
Sivuqaq is an 18 year old, larger than life captive pacific walrus. By now he should be a dad but things have not worked out.…
09
Killer Whales: Beneath the Surface
The killer whale was long feared as a sea monster until, in May 1964, one was brought into captivity for the first time. This spawned…
10
Vultures: Beauty in the Beast
Vultures are the birds that many people love to hate, but cameraman and naturalist Charlie Hamilton James sees them as beautiful and intelligent creatures that…
SEASON 34
01
Africa's Giant Killers
Africa's largest herd of elephants and a fearless pride of young lions come face to face in an epic fight for survival. Rarely do their…
02
Honey Badgers: Masters of Mayhem
Record books describe the honey badger as the most fearless animal on the planet; although barely a foot tall, they have a reputation for attacking…
03
France: The Wild Side
France is our closest neighbour and a popular holiday destination for many of us, but how familiar are we with its wildlife? With breathtaking photography,…
04
Nature's Misfits
Bill Bailey introduces a delightfully eccentric cast of creatures that have chosen to do things differently. Odd, unconventional and unusual - these are animals that…
05
The Pygmy Hippo: A Very Secret Life
The pygmy hippo is one of nature's last great mysteries. Solitary, secretive and extremely hard to find, scientists know almost nothing about this endangered animal…
06
The Bat Man of Mexico
David Attenborough narrates the story of Rodrigo Medellin, Mexico's very own 'Bat Man'. Since he first kept vampire bats in his bathroom as a child,…
07
Penguin Post Office
Welcome to the Penguin Post Office, a little bit of Britain in the heart of Antarctica. Inside, the post office has everything you'd expect; a…
08
Beavers Behaving Badly
Who are you going to call when beavers are behaving badly? Well, if you live in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, Drew Reed is the go-to 'beaver…
09
A Bear With A Bounty
Meet Lily, an eight-year-old wild black bear, described by some as 'the most popular bear in the world'. Why? Thanks to bear biologist Dr Lynn…
10
Attenborough's Fabulous Frogs
As a boy, frogs were the first animals Sir David Attenborough kept and today he is still just as passionate about them. Through his eyes,…
SEASON 35
01
Africa's Fishing Leopards
David Attenborough narrates the intimate story of a leopard mother and her two cubs. This very special family must survive in the wilds of Botswana…
02
Super Powered Owls
With their charismatic faces and extraordinary head-turning ability, owls are one of our best-loved birds. And yet it's rare to catch more than a glimpse…
03
Galapagos: Islands of Change
From enormous tortoises and deep-diving lizards to fish-eating snakes and birds that hunt giant venomous centipedes, the wildlife of the world-famous Galapagos Islands is unique…
04
Growing Up Wild
A look at the challenges young animals face, from their first steps through to leaving home. For any animal, the early days of life are…
05
Iceland: Land of Ice and Fire
In what turns out to be an explosive year, witness Iceland through the eyes of the animals and people that have made this wild island…
06
Attenborough's Big Birds
Meet the big birds, a feathered family who have never flown a day in their lives! From ostriches to kiwis, these bizarre birds appear to…
07
Mountain Lions: Big Cats in High Places
For the first time, and through the eyes of two special mountain lion families, the true nature of North America's big cat can finally be…
08
Ireland's Wild River: The Mighty Shannon
Running through the heart of Ireland, the Shannon is the longest river in the British Isles. For locally born naturalist and cameraman Colin Stafford-Johnson, it…
09
Ghost Bear Family
In the vast Canadian wilderness, there lives a very special bear family. Just out of hibernation, two black cubs have a pure white mother. She's…
10
Return of the Giant Killers: Africa's Lion Kings
In southern Africa, a pride of lions has rewritten the rules - by learning to take down elephants. In this follow up to Africa's Giant…
SEASON 36
01
Jungle Animal Hospital
At the jungle animal hospital in Guatemala, the wards are full of exotic patients, many of them orphans rescued from the illegal pet trade. It…
02
Meet the Moose Family
In the wilds of the Canadian Rocky Mountains, a mother moose tends to her newborn calf. Spring is in full swing, but this far north…
03
Kangaroo Dundee and Other Animals (1)
In the outback of Australia, the world's most famous 'kangaroo mum' is expanding operations. Brolga, aka Kangaroo Dundee, is opening his doors to a whole…
04
Kangaroo Dundee and Other Animals (2)
In central Australia, Brolga, the world's most famous kangaroo mum, is learning what it takes to look after his extended animal family. The three emu…
05
Nature's Perfect Partners
In the wilds of the Canadian Rocky Mountains, a mother moose tends to her newborn calf. Spring is in full swing, but this far north…
06
Giraffes: Africa's Gentle Giants
Everyone loves giraffes, but what do we really know about them? Dr Julian Fennessy starts to reveal their secrets - the most important being that…
07
My Congo
Wildlife cameraman Vianet Djenguet explores the extraordinary wildlife of the Congo.
08
Jaguars: Brazil's Super Cats
A pioneering team in Brazil follow wild jaguars to gain new insights into their lives.
09
Cheetahs: Growing Up Fast
David Attenborough narrates this astonishing story of a wild cheetah family. Known for being fast, captivating and extremely elusive, a new insight into their remarkable…
SEASON 37
01
Puerto Rico: Island of Enchantment
David Attenborough tells the revealing story of this Caribbean island's exotic but vulnerable wildlife. A team of conservation champions are making it their mission to…
02
Hotel Armadillo
60 years after he first appeared on TV with an armadillo, David Attenborough introduces the family's biggest member and reveals never-before-screened secrets of giant armadillo…
03
Nature's Wildest Weapons: Horns, Tusks and Antlers
The animal kingdom possesses a fearsome arsenal - a variety of extreme weapons used in epic battles to gore, stab, crush and batter. But are…
04
Nature's Miniature Miracles
It really is a big bad world out there. So what happens if you are the little guy? This film tells the epic survival stories…
05
Supercharged Otters
Otters are playful, adaptable and champion swimmers - they've captivated cameraman Charlie Hamilton James for the last 25 years. He's filmed them more than anyone…
06
Sudan: The Last of the Rhinos
The remarkable story of 43-year-old Sudan, the very last male northern white rhino on the planet. Aged just three, Sudan was snatched from his mother's…
07
H is for Hawk: A New Chapter
Following the success of Helen Macdonald's bestselling novel of the same name, H is for Hawk: A New Chapter is an intimate and personal journey.…
08
Attenborough and the Empire of the Ants
David Attenborough is in the Swiss Jura Mountains to discover the secrets of a giant. Beneath his feet lies a vast network of tunnels and…
SEASON 38
01
Attenborough's Wonder of Eggs
David Attenborough has a passion for birds' eggs. These remarkable structures nurture new life, protecting it from the outside world at the same time as…
02
Nature's Biggest Beasts
The world's biggest beasts have always captured the imagination. But whilst being big can have its advantages, it also comes with sizeable challenges. Take the…
03
Super Fast Falcon
The peregrine falcon is the fastest animal on earth - it can reach speeds of over 200mph. But what does it take to be a…
04
Red Ape: Saving the Orangutan
For the last decade, a team of frontline medics has been fighting to save Borneo's critically endangered orangutans. Armed with cameras, International Animal Rescue has…
05
Pangolins: The World's Most Wanted Animal
The endearing pangolin is a little-known scaly mammal. Found in Africa and Asia, these shy creatures have an unfortunate tagline - they are the most…
06
The Super Squirrels
The squirrel family is one of the most widespread on earth, so what is the secret to their success? There are squirrels that can glide…
07
Humpback Whales: A Detective Story
On 12 September 2015, a 30-ton humpback whale breached and landed on Tom Mustill and his friend Charlotte Kinloch as they paddled a sea kayak…
08
Tasmania: Weird and Wonderful
David Attenborough reveals that the animal inhabitants of this vast wilderness are every bit as extraordinary as they are bizarre. Unearthly calls of the notorious…
SEASON 39
01
Florida: America's Animal Paradise
Florida is famous for its beaches, blue water and year round sun – but it also has a surprising wild side. It is home to…
02
Hippos: Africa's River Giants
With incredible underwater footage, David Attenborough reveals the true nature of the hippopotamus – an animal that cannot swim yet is utterly dependent on water.
03
The Octopus in My House
A professor develops an extraordinary relationship with an octopus when he invites it to live in his home to learn about its intelligence.
04
Weasels: Feisty and Fearless
Looking at the true nature of weasels. Often portrayed as the villains of the natural world, do they deserve this reputation?
05
Meet the Bears
How bears across the world have overcome the challenges of life - from finding food and raising cubs to confronting rivals and habitat loss -…
06
Tigers: Hunting the Traffickers
Former Royal Marines commando Aldo Kane exposes the shocking secrets of the illegal tiger trade in south east Asia, and those who profit from it.
07
Wild Cuba: A Caribbean Journey (1)
Colin Stafford-Johnson explores corners of Cuba that few outsiders have seen. Amongst the wonders he encounters is the bee hummingbird, the world’s tiniest bird found…
08
Wild Cuba: A Caribbean Journey (2)
Colin Stafford-Johnson continues his journey in Cuba, encountering bats feeding on nectar from giant hibiscus flowers, and tiny frogs, smaller than a fingernail.
09
Super Powered Eagles
The science behind the extraordinary abilities of eagles, the most powerful birds in the sky, with dramatic stories and some remarkable experiments.
SERIES INFO
39
Seasons
543
Episodes
60 min/ep
Per Episode
Returning Series
Status
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BBC Two
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What is Natural World about?
Natural World is a nature documentary television series broadcast annually on BBC Two and regarded by the BBC as its flagship natural history brand. It is currently the longest-running series in its genre on British television, with more than 400 episodes broadcast since its inception in 1983.
Natural World is produced by the BBC Natural History Unit in Bristol, but individual programmes can be in-house productions, collaborative productions with other broadcasters or films made and distributed by independent production companies and purchased by the BBC. Natural World programmes are often broadcast as PBS Nature episodes in the USA. Since 2008, most Natural World programmes have been shot and broadcast in high definition.
Where can I watch Natural World?
Natural World is available on BritBox, BBC Select Apple Tv channel, Pluto TV, Discovery+, VI movies and tv. Availability varies by region.
How many seasons does Natural World have?
Natural World has 39 seasons with 543 episodes total.
Who stars in Natural World?
The cast of Natural World includes David Attenborough, John Hannah, Juliet Stevenson.
What is the rating of Natural World?
Natural World has a rating of 7.3 out of 10 based on 28 votes on TMDB.
Is Natural World still running?
Natural World is currently active with a status of "Returning Series."
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