Series synopsis
Equator from the Air is a British documentary television series that premiered on BBC Two on May 26, 2019. It ended on June 16, 2019. It stars Gordon Buchanan.
In a defining moment for the natural world, Gordon Buchanan makes an epic journey round the equator - taking to the skies with experts racing to protect both wildlife and people.
Premise
In a defining moment for the natural world, Gordon Buchanan makes an epic journey round the equator - taking to the skies with experts racing to protect both wildlife and people.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Gordon Buchanan as Himself - Presenter
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 4 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 4 | May 26, 2019 | June 16, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Africa In Africa, Gordon takes to the skies to see how a growing human population is affecting wildlife, from flamingos and elephants in Kenya to humpback whales off the coast of Gabon. |
May 26, 2019 |
| 2 |
South America In South America, Gordon flies over the Amazon in search of illegal loggers, and in the Andes he meets conservationists searching for new species before their habitat is destroyed. |
June 2, 2019 |
| 3 |
Pacific Crossing the Pacific, Gordon discovers how a view from above is helping protect hammerhead sharks and giant tortoises, and what it could reveal about the future of our coral reefs. |
June 9, 2019 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | BBC Two |
|---|---|
| First aired | May 26, 2019 |
| Last aired | June 16, 2019 |
| Runtime | 60 minutes |
| Status | ended |