Wild Isles
TV Show · Documentary

Sir David Attenborough celebrates the wonders of the islands of Britain and Ireland, showcasing some of the more dramatic habitats on our planet. Filmed on over 200 shoots over three years, this series investigates how woodland, grassland, freshwater, and ocean habitats support all kinds of wildlife. Using the latest technology, each episode captures new animal behaviours, displaying intricately connected relationships between species and habitat, emphasising actions that can help protect delicate ecosystems for future generations.

2023 · 57m
Starring David Attenborough
Director Hilary Jeffkins

Season 1

  • EPISODE 1
    Our Precious Isles
    Although rich in places, Britain as a whole is one of the most nature-depleted countries in the world. From a busy puffin colony, Sir David highlights the issue, and asks how nature can be restored for future generations.
    57 min
  • EPISODE 2
    Woodland
    Sir David Attenborough explores the incredible diversity of Britain's woodlands, taking viewers on a seasonal journey through forests, and revealing a host of animals and the hidden dramas that rule their lives.
    57 min
  • EPISODE 3
    Grasslands
    David Attenborough explores Britain and Ireland's grasslands, from beautiful flower meadows to the rich open landscapes of our mountains, and reveals some extraordinary and dramatic wildlife stories.
    58 min
  • EPISODE 4
    Freshwater
    From highland burns in the Scottish Cairngorms to vast mudflats in Norfolk, David Attenborough goes on a journey from source to sea, following the course of fresh water as it journeys through landscapes. Along the way he meets a host of wildlife that lives in, on and around rivers, lakes, and lochs.
    57 min
  • EPISODE 5
    Ocean
    Sir David Attenborough explores the surprisingly vibrant seas that surround the British Isles. The vast watery wilderness is over three times the size of the land mass, and yet to many, the oceans remain a mystery.
    57 min

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Cast & Crew

  • David Attenborough
    Host
  • H‌J
    Hilary Jeffkins
    Director
  • H‌J
    Hilary Jeffkins
    Producer
  • Alastair Fothergill
    Producer

About

Wild Isles

Documentary

Sir David Attenborough celebrates the wonders of the islands of Britain and Ireland, showcasing some of the more dramatic habitats on our planet. Filmed on over 200 shoots over three years, this series investigates how woodland, grassland, freshwater, and ocean habitats support all kinds of wildlife. Using the latest technology, each episode captures new animal behaviours, displaying intricately connected relationships between species and habitat, emphasising actions that can help protect delicate ecosystems for future generations.

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Studio
Amazon Studios
Released
2023

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Audio

English (United Kingdom)

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English (United States) (SDH), Arabic (Egypt) , Chinese, Simplified , Chinese, Traditional , Czech (Czechia) , Danish (Denmark) , Finnish (Finland) , French (France) (SDH), German (Germany) , Greek (Greece) , Hebrew (Israel) , Hungarian (Hungary) , Indonesian (Indonesia) , Italian (Italy) , Japanese (Japan) , Korean (South Korea) , Norwegian Bokmål (Norway) , Polish (Poland) , Portuguese (Brazil) , Portuguese (Portugal) , Romanian (Romania) , Spanish (Latin America) , Spanish (Spain) , Swedish (Sweden) , Thai (Thailand) , Turkish (Türkiye) , Vietnamese (Vietnam)

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