Series synopsis
Wild Arabia is a British documentary television series that premiered on BBC Two on February 22, 2013. It ended on March 8, 2013. It stars Alexander Siddig.
Deep in the Gulf region is one of the world's last great wildernesses - a mysterious and magical landscape hidden to the world for decades. Observe the dramatic and varied geology and extraordinary wildlife in the world premiere of 'WILD ARABIA'. With unparalleled access, Animal Planet takes viewers to the crossroads of three continents to a clandestine kingdom of rich culture and breathtaking beauty. Once the trade hub of the ancient world, Arabia has transitioned into a secluded splendor where ...
Premise
Deep in the Gulf region is one of the world's last great wildernesses - a mysterious and magical landscape hidden to the world for decades. Observe the dramatic and varied geology and extraordinary wildlife in the world premiere of 'WILD ARABIA'. With unparalleled access, Animal Planet takes viewers to the crossroads of three continents to a clandestine kingdom of rich culture and breathtaking beauty. Once the trade hub of the ancient world, Arabia has transitioned into a secluded splendor where the modern world brushes up against a vast and ageless sweeping terrain. Feast your eyes on the scenic and sculptural sand dunes of Saudi Arabia and Oman, which are populated by camel trains and elegant white gazelles. Discover the scores of undersea volcanoes in the deep trenches off the coast of Yemen, and uncover the secrets of the Tigris-Euphrates River Delta.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Alexander Siddig as Himself - Narrator
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 3 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 3 | February 22, 2013 | March 8, 2013 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Sand, Wind and Stars Featuring the snow-white oryx, the long-legged jerboa and glow-in-the-dark scorpions. |
February 22, 2013 |
| 2 |
The Jewel of Arabia Looking at the Dhofar mountains - a magical lost world of waterfalls and cloud forests. |
March 1, 2013 |
| 3 |
Shifting Sands In a rapidly changing Arabia, wildlife finds surprising opportunities and allies. |
March 8, 2013 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | BBC Two |
|---|---|
| First aired | February 22, 2013 |
| Last aired | March 8, 2013 |
| Runtime | 59 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Friday at 21:00:00 |