David Attenborough’s Epic New Series Takes on Asia’s Wild Wonders
Sir David Attenborough is back on our screens with a bang! His brand-new seven-part series, Asia, dives deep into the continent’s stunning landscapes and jaw-dropping wildlife. Set to premiere on BBC One and BBC iPlayer, this natural history epic promises to reveal Asia like never before.
From Gobi Deserts to Siberian Snows: Stunning New Footage
Filmed over nearly four years, Asia is the BBC’s first major wildlife series dedicated solely to this vast continent. Prepare for breathtaking shots from the scorching Gobi Desert to the lush jungles of Borneo, and the icy wilds of Siberia. You’ll see rhinos flirting in Nepal’s wilderness, elusive red pandas in Himalayan bamboo, and even elephants in Sri Lanka halting buses for snacks.
Unique animal behaviours take centre stage too — watch sea snakes team up with fish for epic hunts in the Pacific, revealing nature’s surprising teamwork in action.
Iconic Locations and Cutting-Edge Filming
The series showcases Asia’s iconic sites: the ancient, deepest lake Baikal in Russia, the sprawling taiga forests, Iran’s fiery Lut Desert, and bustling cityscapes of Tokyo, Bangkok, and Singapore. Using the latest filming wizardry, Attenborough’s team brings Asia’s wildlife and environments to life like never before.
Conservation in the Spotlight
Asia is more than just eye candy. It highlights the urgent conservation battles to save endangered species and fragile habitats across the continent. Viewers will meet conservation heroes fighting hard to keep these natural wonders alive for generations to come.
When Can You Watch?
The BBC has yet to announce a release date, but expect Asia soon on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. Fans of Attenborough’s iconic voiceover will get another unforgettable journey through the wild and wonderful world of Asia.
Sreya Biswas, BBC Head of Commissioning for Natural History, said: “Asia is a continent steeped in beauty and intrigue with some of the most wonderfully diverse habitats on the planet. Bringing these incredible locations and wildlife to the screen, with some behaviours never seen before, has been really exciting.”
