Series synopsis
A Wild Year On Earth is an Australian documentary television series that premiered on Sky One on November 8, 2020. It ended on December 13, 2020. It stars Laura Carmichael.
Narrated by actor Laura Carmichael, this six-part documentary series charts the planet’s most spectacular events of migration, rebirth and transformation. Over the course of a turbulent year, we witness how finely tuned creatures face the Earth’s seasonal patterns. However, in the 21st Century, these patterns are becoming more extreme, less predictable and dangerously unreliable. Across the globe, we witness the drama and the spectacle. No matter what time of year it is, somewhere on Earth somet ...
Premise
Narrated by actor Laura Carmichael, this six-part documentary series charts the planet’s most spectacular events of migration, rebirth and transformation. Over the course of a turbulent year, we witness how finely tuned creatures face the Earth’s seasonal patterns. However, in the 21st Century, these patterns are becoming more extreme, less predictable and dangerously unreliable. Across the globe, we witness the drama and the spectacle. No matter what time of year it is, somewhere on Earth something miraculous is happening.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Laura Carmichael as Narrator
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 6 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | November 8, 2020 | December 13, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Jan-Feb The Year Begins It's the start the year. Arctic winds plunge the polar bear into a de freeze, while in Australia, the heat means a feast for one bird prey. |
November 8, 2020 |
| 2 |
March-April A Time Of Renewal Spring begins in the Northern Hemisphere as cherry blossoms bloom across Japan. In India, a congregation wild Asian elephants coincides with the colorful Holi festival. |
November 15, 2020 |
| 3 |
May-June A Time Of Volatility May brings violent tornados to North America and the life-giving monsoon to India. The dry season ends in southern Africa, claiming victims among elephants. |
November 22, 2020 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Sky One |
|---|---|
| First aired | November 8, 2020 |
| Last aired | December 13, 2020 |
| Runtime | 45 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Sunday at 20:00:00 |