More than 400 episodes have aired since the series began in 1983, making it the longest-running nature documentary series on British television.
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More than 400 episodes have aired since the series began in 1983, making it the longest-running nature documentary series on British television.
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In 1983, the BBC launched Natural World, a nature documentary series produced by the BBC Natural History Unit in Bristol. The series has become the longest-running of its kind on British television, with over 400 episodes. Each program can be an in-house production, a collaboration with other broadcasters, or a film from independent companies. Many episodes are also aired as part of PBS Nature in the United States. Since 2008, most episodes have been filmed and broadcast in high definition.
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Why Watch
- See wildlife from around the globe in stunning detail.
- Find out about unique ecosystems and their inhabitants.
- Meet experts from the BBC Natural History Unit.
Did You Know
- Natural World has aired more than 400 episodes since 1983.
- The series is produced by the BBC Natural History Unit in Bristol.
- Most episodes since 2008 have been shot in high definition.
- Natural World is the longest-running nature documentary series on British TV.
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When did the Natural World documentary series first air?
Natural World first aired in 1983.
How many episodes of Natural World have been broadcast?
More than 400 episodes of Natural World have been broadcast since its inception.
What is the primary production unit for Natural World?
Natural World is produced by the BBC Natural History Unit in Bristol.
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