Speaking at the Wildscreen Nairobi event, Sreya Biswas, BBC Head of Natural History, unveiled two captivating wildlife documentary commissions for BBC Two and iPlayer. The projects, titled Big Cats 24/7 and Orphan, aim to showcase African wildlife and landscapes, featuring remarkable talents from the continent.
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Big Cats 24/7 takes viewers on an immersive journey into the lives of African lions, leopards, and cheetahs in Botswana’s Okavango Delta. This six-part series, produced by BBC Studios Natural History Unit, offers an unprecedented perspective by utilizing cutting-edge technology and a dedicated camera team led by renowned wildlife cinematographers Gordon Buchanan, Vianet Djenguet, and Anna Dimitriadis. The crew, including the award-winning local Botswanan camera team under the guidance of Brad Bestelink, faces the challenges of tracking the big cats through treacherous terrain and extreme weather conditions, capturing their behaviour day and night. With state-of-the-art tracking and low-light cameras, the series aims to reveal unseen nocturnal activities and provide viewers with a fresh understanding of these majestic creatures.
