Series synopsis
Wild Isles is a British documentary television series that premiered on BBC One on March 12, 2023. It ended on April 9, 2023. It stars David Attenborough.
This nature documentary introduces viewers to the fauna and flora of Britain and Ireland across four main areas: woodlands, grasslands, freshwater and marine.
Premise
This nature documentary introduces viewers to the fauna and flora of Britain and Ireland across four main areas: woodlands, grasslands, freshwater and marine.
Premise: Extraordinary. Dramatic. Beautiful. Home.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- David Attenborough as Self - Presenter
Guest cast
- Richard Shucksmith as Self - Wildlife Guide
- Jesse Wilkinson as Self - Camera Operator
- Nicholas Gates as Self - Producer
- Doug Anderson as Self - Camera Operator
- Chris Howard as Self - Producer
- Jo Charlesworth as Self - Camera Operator
- Hamza Yassin as Self - Camera Operator
- John Aitchison as Self - Camera Operator
- Lily Moffatt as Self - Director
- James How as Self - RSPB Senior Site Manager
- Roy Dennis as Self - Field Ornithologist
- Dan Brown as Self - Spotting Team
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 6 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 1 | April 9, 2023 | April 9, 2023 |
| Season 1 | 5 | March 12, 2023 | April 9, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Saving Our Wild Isles In a special documentary commissioned by the RSPB, WWF and National Trust and inspired by Wild Isles, we meet passionate people trying to restore nature to the British Isles. |
April 9, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Our Precious Isles David Attenborough celebrates the rich variety of habitats in our wild isles, the existence of which is critical for the survival of species right across the globe. |
March 12, 2023 |
| 2 |
Woodland David Attenborough follows our woodlands throughout the year, showcasing their astonishing variety and unearthing incredible stories hidden amongst the trees. |
March 19, 2023 |
| 3 |
Grassland David Attenborough explores our grasslands, from beautiful flower meadows to the rich open landscapes of our mountains, and reveals some extraordinary and dramatic wildlife stories. |
March 26, 2023 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | BBC One |
|---|---|
| First aired | March 12, 2023 |
| Last aired | April 9, 2023 |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Sunday at 19:00:00 |