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Natural World(TV show/series, 1983-)

1h per episode | Genre: Documentary

Documentation in 39 seasons with 543 episodes

Natural WorldRating: 3.4/5 (with 10 votes)
Natural World is a strand of British wildlife documentary programmes broadcast on BBC Two and BBC Two HD and regarded by the BBC as its flagship natural history series. It is the longest-running documentary in its genre on British television, with nearly 500 episodes broadcast since its inception in 1983. Natural World programmes are typically one-off films that take an in-depth look at particular natural history events, stories or subjects from around the globe. Natural World was produced by the BBC Natural History Unit in Bristol under the stewardship of the series editor, who was responsible for commissioning or acquiring content. Programmes are a mixture of in-house productions, collaborative productions with other broadcasters or acquisitions from independent producers. There was 10 programmes broadcast each year, of which approximately half are produced in-house. The series has close ties with the US series Nature, broadcast by PBS. The last episode was broadcast on 20 March 2020 with no new upcoming episodes currently listed. ()
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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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Natural World Seasons and Episodes

04/07/2019Season 39 - 9 episodes
#1 | 04/07/2019Florida: 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 pine forests, coral reefs and the famous Everglades wetland, the largest sub-tropical wilderness in the US. Here, manatees swim in crystal clear rivers, baby alligators practice their hunting skills and miniature deer roam free. Every year, this state faces the full forces of nature - from wildfires to flooding and powerful hurricanes. And today, a growing human population and a cast of animal invaders are threatening this wild paradise. With the help of pioneering scientists, will Florida’s wildlife continue to weather the storm?
#2 | 04/14/2019Hippos: 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.
#3 | 08/22/2019The 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.
#4 | 10/25/2019Weasels: Feisty and Fearless
Looking at the true nature of weasels. Often portrayed as the villains of the natural world, do they deserve this reputation?
#5 | 11/04/2019Meet 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 - all thanks to brains, brawn and amazing adaptability.
#6 | 03/04/2020Tigers: 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.
#7 | 03/06/2020Wild 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 nowhere else on the planet.
#8 | 03/13/2020Wild 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.
#9 | 03/20/2020Super Powered Eagles
The science behind the extraordinary abilities of eagles, the most powerful birds in the sky, with dramatic stories and some remarkable experiments.
03/31/2018Season 38 - 8 episodes
03/20/2017Season 37 - 8 episodes
04/14/2016Season 36 - 9 episodes
02/24/2015Season 35 - 10 episodes
04/11/2014Season 34 - 10 episodes
05/17/2013Season 33 - 10 episodes
07/19/2012Season 32 - 10 episodes
08/01/2011Season 31 - 14 episodes
07/08/2010Season 30 - 14 episodes
10/28/2009Season 29 - 14 episodes
11/11/2008Season 28 - 16 episodes
01/04/2008Season 27 - 17 episodes
04/04/2007Season 26 - 11 episodes
10/18/2006Season 25 - 17 episodes
10/19/2005Season 24 - 18 episodes
10/14/2004Season 23 - 14 episodes
10/12/2003Season 22 - 17 episodes
10/13/2002Season 21 - 15 episodes
10/07/2001Season 20 - 16 episodes
10/08/2000Season 19 - 18 episodes
10/03/1999Season 18 - 17 episodes
10/11/1998Season 17 - 18 episodes
10/19/1997Season 16 - 19 episodes
10/06/1996Season 15 - 17 episodes
01/14/1996Season 14 - 12 episodes
11/27/1994Season 13 - 15 episodes
02/20/1994Season 12 - 14 episodes
01/03/1993Season 11 - 16 episodes
11/24/1991Season 10 - 13 episodes
01/06/1991Season 9 - 14 episodes
10/01/1989Season 8 - 16 episodes
09/18/1988Season 7 - 14 episodes
09/20/1987Season 6 - 13 episodes
10/05/1986Season 5 - 17 episodes
09/15/1985Season 4 - 20 episodes
11/04/1984Season 3 - 15 episodes
05/06/1984Season 2 - 8 episodes
10/30/1983Season 1 - 10 episodes
09/24/1984Specials - 12 episodes

Additional Information

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Production country: United Kingdom (UK)
Original language: English (EN)
Spoken languages: English (EN)
Translated into 10 languages: Czech (CS), Danish (DA), German (DE), English (EN), Spanish (ES), French (FR), Korean (KO), Portuguese (PT), Swedish (SV), Chinese (Mandarin) (ZH)
Status: Returning series
First episode released on: 10/30/1983
Latest episode released on: 03/20/2020
Alternative titles in other countries (from previews, ads etc.):
"Přirozený svět"
"BBC Natural World"
"Természetes világ"

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WatchPlayStream ID: SHOWS:1450, Added: 05/11/2018, Last updated: 03/23/2024