Legendary Nature Series Gets Sequel With David Attenborough Back On Board

The BBC is bringing back one of its most famous nature series with a new chapter called Blue Planet III. The announcement comes from BBC Specialist Factual and BBC Studios Natural History Unit.

The series will once again feature narration from David Attenborough. He also narrated the earlier shows in the franchise, including the original Blue Planet and Blue Planet II.

The first Blue Planet series aired 25 years ago and became known for showing the world’s oceans in a way that had never been done before on television. It introduced viewers to life deep under the sea and showed how vast and complex the ocean environment really is.

In 2017, Blue Planet II had an even bigger impact. It helped raise global awareness about ocean pollution, especially single-use plastic. The series led to real-world conversations and changes in how people think about protecting marine life.

BBC Head of Specialist Factual Commissioning Jack Bootle spoke about the return of Attenborough. He said, “I’m thrilled that David is taking the helm of Blue Planet once again. His extraordinary talent for storytelling has shaped the way generations of audiences understand and connect with the natural world.”

Jonny Keeling from BBC Studios Natural History Unit also shared his thoughts. He said, “We are so excited to have David narrate this new blockbuster series. It’s full of never-before-seen animal behaviour, new locations, new science, and heartfelt storytelling.”

The new series will explore oceans using modern filming tools and new underwater camera technology. According to BBC Studios, this will allow crews to capture ocean life in ways that were not possible before.

Blue Planet III will focus on five major ocean environments: tropical seas, open ocean, seasonal seas, polar waters, and the deep sea. Each one will show different types of marine life and behaviour.

The final episode will look at the future of the oceans and what can be done to protect them. The series will also show how marine life is adapting to a changing world, along with stories of recovery and survival.

The project is a BBC Studios Natural History Unit production in partnership with The Open University, with international co-production support from several broadcasters. BBC Studios will handle global distribution.

Blue Planet III is expected to air later this year on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.

Have something to add? Let us know in the comments!