Sir David Attenborough returns to BBC One with new natural history series

The 'ambitious' series will air later this year
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Natasha Sporn31 January 2019

Sir David Attenborough is returning to BBC One to present a new natural history series, exploring the seven "extraordinary" continents.

The "ambitious, landmark series", titled One Planet, Seven Worlds, is set to air later this year in hour-long episodes, the BBC has announced.

"Each one-hour episode will transport viewers to a single continent and tell the story of its spectacular wildlife and iconic landscapes," the broadcaster said.

"We will discover why Australasia is full of peculiar and venomous wildlife, why North America is a land of opportunity where pioneers succeed and what the consequences are for life racing to compete on the richest of all continents, South America."

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Viewers will see what is described as "remarkable, new animal behaviour from all the continents including the baking plains of Africa and the frozen waters off Antarctica."

The BBC said the latest filming techniques will allow "audiences to experience each continent like never before" in the series, presented by Sir Attenborough, who recently narrated Blue Planet II and Dynasties.

Sir Attenbrough will also make his Netflix debut later this year with Our Planet, a documentary in partnership with the WWF, taking viewers on a "spectacular journey".

The much-loved broadcaster, 92, will lend his voice to the eight-part series which will explore the planet’s most precious species and fragile habitats, showing the beautiful landscape in 4K.

Announcing his new venture, Attenborough said: “Our Planet will take viewers on a spectacular journey of discovery showcasing the beauty and fragility of our natural world.

“Today we have become the greatest threat to the health of our home but there’s still time for us to address the challenges we’ve created, if we act now. We need the world to pay attention. Our Planet brings together some of the world’s best filmmakers and conservationists and I’m delighted to help bring this important story to millions of people worldwide."

Additional reporting by the Press Association.

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