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Natural World (1983)

7.4 39 seasons 543 episodes Ended

Documentary

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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Seasons & episodes

Puma: Lion of the AndesOct 19, 1997

The Temple TroopOct 26, 1997

In Sri Lanka's ruined city of Polonnaruwa lives the Temple Troop, the unruliest gang of monkeys around. This film follows an extraordinary…

Denali: the Great Alaskan WildernessNov 2, 1997

An examination of the wildlife living around Mt McKinley, North America's highest peak.

Jungle NightsNov 9, 1997

Set in the tropical rainforests of Central America, this film reveals the unseen behaviour of jaguars, vampires, margays, kinkajous and oth…

Paracas and the Billion Dollar BirdNov 16, 1997

Along the shores of the Paracas National Park on the coast of Peru, two very different worlds collide - the barren Atacama desert and the s…

Komodo DragonNov 23, 1997

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…

At the Edge of the SeaNov 30, 1997

An absorbing exploration of coastal British Columbia, At the Edge of the Sea provides an insight into the diverse life that thrives within…

Beyond the Naked EyeDec 7, 1997

The hidden world of microscopic bugs, microbes, fungi and plants is revealed using special filming techniques. These tiny organisms can cau…

On the Path of the ReindeerDec 21, 1997

This edition follows thousands of reindeer as they undertake a 400km migration through Lapland, guided by the Saami, the reindeer people. O…

The Secret GardenDec 27, 1997

Timelapse and close-up photography reveals the natural lives of the plants and animals that inhabit an English garden.

The Dragons of GalapagosJan 18, 1998

A look at the iguanas of the Galapagos.

Three MonkeysJan 25, 1998

How three species of monkey - howlers, red spiders and white-faced - use their different skills to fight for survival deep in the unpredict…

Borneo: Island in the CloudsFeb 1, 1998

The wildlife of Borneo, home to a diverse array of creatures, including proboscis monkeys, forest elephants, rhinos and orang-utans. The is…

Oman: Jewel of ArabiaFeb 15, 1998

Documenatary film looking at the geography, wildlife and peoples of Oman.

The Lost Lands of ScillyFeb 22, 1998

Sharks, palm trees, shipwrecks and sandy shores are all vital ingredients for a sub-tropical paradise. Add sunken treasure, colourful coral…

Fire and Ice: an Icelandic SagaMar 1, 1998

During filming in Iceland, a huge volcano exploded under Europe's largest icecap, melting billions of tons of ice. But foxes, skuas, puffin…

MetropolisMar 8, 1998

New York's concrete and steel plays host to fascinating wildlife, including falcons, raccoons and horseshoe crabs.

The Otters of YellowstoneMar 15, 1998

Spanning three states, Yellowstone is America's most famous national park, with a cast of charming inhabitants set against stunning scenery…

The Forbidden FruitMar 22, 1998

Following the success of David Attenborough's PRIVATE LIFE OF PLANTS, a further chance to see flora from unusual perspectives. Time-lapse t…

Cast

David AttenboroughSelf - Host

John HannahNarrator (voice)

Juliet StevensonNarrator (voice)