The 96-year-old is one of the most highly-regarded naturalists in the world. Now, he will be showcasing the beauty of Ireland in a new docu-series.
David Attenborough is set to showcase Ireland in a brand new five-part natural history series, Wild Isles, for the BBC.
Through the series, Attenborough and his team hope to bring public attention to the wildlife of Britain and Ireland in the same way his much-loved Planet series has done around the world.
Filmed over three years, the series will be available to watch on BBC One and iPlayer. It will undoubtedly make viewers think more about their impact on local wildlife.
David Attenborough’s Ireland ‒ seeing the Emerald Isle from a wildlife perspective
Known for his calming voice and knowledge and love of the natural world, Sir David Attenborough is one of the best-loved presenters in the world.
In this brand new series, David Attenborough is bringing his team closer to home to showcase Ireland and Britain, focusing on the wildlife that lives here.
Filmed over three years, Wild Isles uses the very latest technology to capture distinctive wildlife behaviour.
It will showcase everything from butterflies to sea eagles to killer whales. Thus, giving viewers an unhindered glimpse at the incredible wildlife of the UK and Ireland.
David Attenborough to showcase Ireland in new BBC series ‒ bringing his expertise closer to home
From the depths of the ocean to the arid desert and deep jungle, Attenborough has brought attention to the natural world among viewers globally.
Now, he is headed back to the UK and Ireland to uncover just how incredible the wildlife here is. Many of us may take for granted what lives directly on our doorstep.
However, Wild Isles is sure to change our perception, displaying just how amazing Irish and British wildlife can be. Speaking on the upcoming series, Attenborough said, “In my long lifetime, I have travelled to almost every corner of our planet.”
However, he believed that the landscape of Britain and Ireland offer not only “astonishing scenery”. Rather, “there are extraordinary animal dramas and wildlife spectacles to match anything I have seen on my global travels.”
A must-watch ‒ what to expect from the upcoming series
The five-part series will begin with an introductory episode explaining why the islands are globally important for the future.
The remaining four episodes will see David Attenborough showcase Ireland and Britain, focusing on four key habitats, including woodlands, grasslands, freshwater, and marine.
Breathtaking aerial photography will showcase the countryside of Britain and Ireland as it has never been seen before. Using motion-controlled timelapse, the team have been able to show the changing seasons in a beautiful and accurate way.
Made by Silverback Films, the five-part series is co-produced by The Open University, the RSPB, and WWF. Jack Bootle, Head of Commissioning for Science and Natural History, is responsible for commissioning the series.
Meanwhile, Alastair Fothergill and Hilary Jeffkins acted as Executive and Series Producers to bring the remarkable Wild Isles to life.
