Natural World
Series Overview
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.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.
39 Seasons • 543 Episodes
60 min per episode
1983 – 2020
Premiered: Sun, Oct 30, 1983
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 39, Episode 9: “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.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Season 1
10 Episodes →
Season 2
8 Episodes →
Season 3
15 Episodes →
Season 4
20 Episodes →
Season 5
17 Episodes →
Season 6
13 Episodes →
Season 7
14 Episodes →
Season 8
16 Episodes →
Season 9
14 Episodes →
Season 10
13 Episodes →
Season 11
16 Episodes →
Season 12
14 Episodes →
Season 13
15 Episodes →
Season 14
12 Episodes →
Season 15
17 Episodes →
Season 16
19 Episodes →
Season 17
18 Episodes →
Season 18
17 Episodes →
Season 19
18 Episodes →
Season 20
16 Episodes →
Season 21
15 Episodes →
Season 22
17 Episodes →
Season 23
14 Episodes →
Season 24
18 Episodes →
Season 25
17 Episodes →
Season 26
11 Episodes →
Season 27
17 Episodes →
Season 28
16 Episodes →
Season 29
14 Episodes →
Season 30
14 Episodes →
Season 31
14 Episodes →
Season 32
10 Episodes →
Season 33
10 Episodes →
Season 34
10 Episodes →
Season 35
10 Episodes →
Season 36
9 Episodes →
Season 37
8 Episodes →
Season 38
8 Episodes →
Season 39
9 Episodes →
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Wild goshawks - Natural World: Preview - BBC TwoOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-10-13
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Andrew Graham-Brown, Mike Birkhead
Brian Jackman
Department Leadership Roster
Brian Jackman
Writer
Andrew Graham-Brown
Director
Mike Birkhead
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
TV-PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — Contains material parents may find unsuitable for younger children.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — Contains material parents may find unsuitable for younger children.
General — Suitable for all audiences.
General Audience — Suitable for all ages.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Natural World.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Natural World
Key facts, seasons breakdown, and credits for search engines and AI assistants.
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.
How many seasons does Natural World have?
Natural World comprises 39 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Natural World?
Key cast members in Natural World include David Attenborough, John Hannah, Juliet Stevenson.
Who created or directed Natural World?
Natural World was developed and directed by Andrew Graham-Brown, Mike Birkhead.