Series synopsis
Big Cats is a British documentary television series that premiered on BBC One on January 11, 2018. It ended on January 25, 2018. It stars Bertie Carvel.
Documentary series uncovering the secret lives of big cats, using the latest technology and scientific research to bring these animal superstars out of the shadows.
Premise
Documentary series uncovering the secret lives of big cats, using the latest technology and scientific research to bring these animal superstars out of the shadows.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Bertie Carvel as Narrator (voice)
Guest cast
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 3 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 3 | January 11, 2018 | January 25, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 In Ruaha, Tanzania, lions form huge super prides in order to hunt giants. Amongst cats lions are unusual, the only one to live in groups. In numbers they find the strength and audacity to hunt the most formidable prey. |
January 11, 2018 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 The secret lives of the worlds most mysterious cats are brought to light by advances in remote and low-light filming technology. In South Africa, we follow the nocturnal pursuits of the tiny black-footed cat that stakes its claim to the title of the world's deadliest, and in remotest Mongolia we reveal the rarely seen Pallas's cat, at home with her kittens - she hunts by looking like a rock. Finally, in South Africa, we uncover the secret of the serval that thrives amongst the futuristic landscape of Africa's biggest industrial complex. These are remarkable cats, with surprising lives in extraordinary places. |
January 18, 2018 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Scientists are studying cats in more detail than ever before, and what they are discovering is truly groundbreaking. Join the scientists in the field, testing new theories and challenging the conventional ideas about cats. New approaches and new technologies are allowing an intimate look at their previously hidden lives. |
January 25, 2018 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | BBC One |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 11, 2018 |
| Last aired | January 25, 2018 |
| Runtime | 60 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Thursday at 20:00:00 |