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Unnatural Histories

Episode 3: Amazon

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC FourLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD

A look at how new evidence of ancient man's influence shows that the Amazon rainforest, the epitome of a last wilderness under threat, may not be as natural as we believe. Show more

Unnatural Histories

Episode 2: Yellowstone

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC FourLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD

How the influence of European Romanticism recast Yellowstone as a place to witness the raw power of God in nature, rather than a satanic place to be tamed and cultivated. Show more

A Year in the Wild

Episode 3: Cairngorms

Duration: 59 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD

A portrait of the harsh beauty and surprising wildlife of Scotland's Cairngorms National Park, home to some of the UK's rarest and most spectacular animals. Show more

Contributors

Participant:
John Lyall
Participant:
Graeme MacDonald
Participant:
Elizabeth Pirie
Participant:
Archie Hay
Participant:
Jim Crumley
Producer:
Andrew Murray
Producer:
Ingrid Kvale
Executive Producer:
Tim Martin

A Year in the Wild

Episode 2: The New Forest

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Four

A portrait of the ancient landscapes and spectacular wildlife of the New Forest, one of Britain's newest National Parks, seen through the eyes of the people who know it best. Show more

Contributors

Participant:
Robert Stride
Participant:
Lyndsey Stride
Participant:
David Dibden
Participant:
Taprisha Seifert
Participant:
Martin Noble
Producer:
Andrew Murray
Director:
Andrew Murray
Executive Producer:
Tim Martin

Unnatural Histories

Episode 1: Serengeti

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC FourLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD

A look at how the Serengeti wilderness has been shaped over time by hunters, pastoralists, ivory traders, conservationists, scientists, film-makers and even tourists. Show more

Earth's Greatest Spectacles

Episode 2: Svalbard

Duration: 59 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland HD

Available for years

A look at some of earth's greatest spectacles. Svalbard spends much of each year in complete darkness but when the sun reappears, the landscape turns into a rich tundra. Show more

Duration: 59 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland HD

Documentary about the Atlantic Ocean. In the North Atlantic, massive whale pods, giant turtles and monstrous jellyfish ride the Gulf Stream, a huge ocean current. Show more

Duration: 58 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland

Available for years

The extraordinary story of the Danube, the world’s most international river. It reveals magical wonders, from crystal-clear waterfalls to baby turtles. Show more

Duration: 58 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Two HD

Available for years

The Yukon is a river of wild extremes. Home to bears, moose and huge salmon, the riches of North America’s frozen river have sustained people for centuries. Show more

Duration: 59 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland

Available for years

From elephants and wildebeest to Victoria Falls, the largest curtain of water on earth. This is the story of the Zambezi, Africa’s wildest river. Show more

Yellowstone

Episode 3: Autumn

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland (Analogue)Latest broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland HD

Available for 4 days

Series following wildlife in Yellowstone. Winter approaches, and the animals have two months to get ready. As the snow and ice return, many move away from the national park. Show more

Contributors

Narrator:
Peter Firth
Participant:
Mike Kasic
Producer:
Andrew Murray
Producer:
Nathan Budd

Yellowstone

Episode 1: Winter

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland (Analogue)Latest broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland

Series following the fortunes of America's wildlife icons in Yellowstone National Park. In winter, Yellowstone's wildlife faces a finely balanced fight to survive. Show more

Contributors

Narrator:
Peter Firth
Participant:
Jeff Henry
Series Producer:
Andrew Murray

Yellowstone

Episode 2: Summer

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland

Series following wildlife in Yellowstone. As the snow melts the extent of Yellowstone is revealed. But summer here is fickle - August is the only month when it does not snow. Show more

Contributors

Narrator:
Peter Firth
Participant:
Mary Beth Schwarz
Participant:
Roland L Bowell
Participant:
Barbara Lasseter
Participant:
Jill Scahttel
Participant:
John Scahttel
Participant:
Cynthia Barwin
Participant:
Nick Stanzak
Series Producer:
Andrew Murray