Natural World
Natural World is a nature documentary television series broadcast annually on BBC Two and regarded by the BBC as its flagship natural history brand. It is currently the longest-running series in its genre on British television, with more than 400 episodes broadcast since its inception in 1983. Natural World is produced by the BBC Natural History Unit in Bristol, but individual programmes can be in-house productions, collaborative productions with other broadcasters or films made and distributed by independent production companies and purchased by the BBC. Natural World programmes are often broadcast as PBS Nature episodes in the USA. Since 2008, most Natural World programmes have been shot and broadcast in high definition.
Where to watch Natural World in United States
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BritBox
BBC Select Apple Tv channelClick a service to open Natural World there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Natural World streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Britbox Apple TV Channel , BritBox, BBC Select Apple Tv channel | — |
| India | Discovery+, VI movies and tv, Discovery+ Amazon Channel | — |
| United Kingdom | UKTV Play | — |
| Canada | BritBox, Britbox Apple TV Channel , BBC Select Apple Tv channel | — |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store |
| France | — | Apple TV Store |
About Natural World
Natural World is a 1983 English-language documentary series. The cast is led by David Attenborough, John Hannah, Juliet Stevenson. It spans 39 seasons and 543 episodes and has concluded. In United States, it is currently streaming on Britbox Apple TV Channel , BritBox, BBC Select Apple Tv channel.
Natural World was produced by BBC Studios, BBC Studios Natural History Unit, and BBC and made in United Kingdom and France. It was first aired on October 30, 1983, and carries a TV-PG certification.
- Director
- Andrew Graham-Brown, Mike Birkhead
- Writers
- Brian Jackman
- First aired
- October 30, 1983
- Last aired
- March 20, 2020
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- TV-PG
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 39 (543 episodes)
- Network
- BBC Two
- Country
- United Kingdom, France
- Production
- BBC Studios, BBC Studios Natural History Unit, BBC
Natural World cast & crew
Natural World was written by Brian Jackman.
The cast features David Attenborough as Self - Host, John Hannah as Narrator (voice), and Juliet Stevenson as Narrator (voice).
Is Natural World worth watching?
With 39 seasons and 543 episodes, it's a long-haul binge.
If you enjoy documentary, Natural World is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Natural World
In United States, you can stream Natural World on Britbox Apple TV Channel , BritBox, and BBC Select Apple Tv channel. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of Natural World
David Attenborough
Self - Host
John Hannah
Narrator (voice)
Juliet Stevenson
Narrator (voice)
Natural World — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Natural World in United States?
Natural World is streaming on Britbox Apple TV Channel , BritBox, BBC Select Apple Tv channel in United States.
▸Is Natural World on Britbox Apple TV Channel ?
Yes — Natural World is currently available on Britbox Apple TV Channel in United States.
▸What language is Natural World in?
Natural World is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of Natural World are there?
Natural World has 39 seasons with 543 episodes in total.
▸What is Natural World rated?
Natural World is rated TV-PG. It holds a 7.4/10 audience score from 30 ratings.
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