BBC Studios Re-Ups Pacts for Natural History in ANZ

Nine in Australia and TVNZ in New Zealand have agreed to new deals with BBC Studios for its landmark natural history titles.

The multiyear agreements cover premiere rights to four titles: Mammals, Asia, Kingdom and Blue Planet III.

The first of the landmark natural history shows to be broadcast under the deals is Mammals, which sees Sir David Attenborough revisit the most successful animal group on the planet.

In Asia, Attenborough tells the story of the biggest continent on Earth through its landscapes and wildlife.

Kingdom was filmed in one location over four years, chronicling the real-life sagas of four African animal families, all vying for dominance in a remote and fertile river valley in Zambia.

Blue Planet III, the next installment of the BBC’s critically acclaimed underwater flagship series, will traverse the world’s oceans, set against the backdrop of our changing planet.

Deborah Tod, BBC Studios ANZ’s director of partnerships and content sales, said: “Our BBC Studios Natural History Unit is constantly innovating—pioneering new technology to push the boundaries of wildlife filming and bring audiences astounding new insights to our beautiful natural world. These shows resonate around the world, are watched by millions of viewers on every continent, and have the power to drive conversation and change behavior. I’m delighted to continue our long-standing natural history partnerships with Nine and TVNZ.”