BBC Factual announces slate of new programming including Wild London, narrated by David Attenborough
New natural history programming includes The Green Planet II, Tiger Island and David Attenborough's Wild London
www.bbc.co.ukHere’s the latest on David Attenborough’s new documentary.
Ocean with David Attenborough is the prominent recent project focusing on the world’s oceans, released around 2025, with theatrical and streaming plans tied to partner networks. The film emphasizes ocean health, hopeful recovery, and action to protect marine ecosystems. This title was publicized as Attenborough’s next major documentary ahead of World Ocean Day and related events in 2025. [sources indicate 2025 timeline and ocean focus]
Release details and platforms varied by region. In some markets, the film debuted in cinemas in May 2025 and rolled out to networks and streaming platforms (National Geographic, Disney+, Hulu) later in 2025, aligning with World Oceans Day and other ocean-science milestones. [sources indicate theatrical and streaming rollout]
The documentary is widely described as a message of urgency and hope, highlighting the current decline of ocean ecosystems while outlining pathways for recovery if global action accelerates. Attenborough has described the project as exploring the ocean’s importance as humanity’s greatest asset against climate change, with a focus on tangible changes people can support. [sources describe thematic framing and Attenborough’s framing]
Related reporting noted Attenborough’s reflections on the challenges of travel for filming and his sense of life’s stage, but continued to position the work as a call to protect the seas and mobilize audiences. [sources discuss his perspective on travel and purpose]
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New natural history programming includes The Green Planet II, Tiger Island and David Attenborough's Wild London
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