BBC Factual commissions three new Series from BBC Studios Natural History Unit

BBC Factual recently unveiled details about BBC Studios Natural History Unit's three brand new series for BBC One, BBC Two and iPlayer. “We are thrilled to be bringing three original series to BBC television, in collaboration with our co-production partners," Jonny Keeling, Head of BBC Studios Natural History Unit, said. "With compelling new stories and new behaviours in Mammals, fresh and different perspectives of the tiniest animals in Big Little Journeys, and spectacular landscapes in Wild Scandinavia - collectively they showcase the creative range of emotional and innovative natural history programmes we are proud to be making at the NHU.”

"Mammals," a six-part series, is made by BBC Studios Natural History Unit and co-produced by France Televisions, ZDF and BBC America for BBC One and iPlayer. The title was commissioned by Jack Bootle, Head of Commissioning, Specialist Factual and Sreya Biswas, Head of Natural History, BBC Commissioning. Roger Webb serves as Executive Producer, while Scott Alexander serves as Series Producer. "Full of new, never-before-seen behaviours, this definitive series for BBC One and iPlayer offers fascinating insights into the most successful animal group in the world," a recent release states. "From the tiny Etruscan shrew to the giant blue whale, Mammals will reveal the secrets of their success, and how their winning design, incredible adaptability, unrivalled intelligence and unique sociability have all contributed to their remarkable rise."

"Big Little Journeys" is a new three-part series for BBC Two and iPlayer following six tiny animals as they travel across rainforests, mountains and wetlands.The three-part series is made by BBC Studios Natural History Unit and co-produced by PBS for BBC Two and iPlayer. It was commissioned by Jack Bootle, Head of Commissioning, Specialist Factual. Rosemary Edwards serves as Executive Producer, while Paul Williams serves as Series Producer. The Commissioning Editor is Sreya Biswas. "Working with scientists and conservationists around the world, Big Little Journeys captures the dramatic adventures faced by these tiny but mighty creatures," the release states. "The series uses immersive camera systems, surveillance technology, and probe and borescope lenses that shrink the lens down to give a small animal’s view of the world, enabling the little heroes to be filmed in the same style as big animals as they embark upon their journeys in the wild."

"Wild Scandinavia" is a new three-part series for BBC Two and iPlayer. The three-part series is made by BBC Studios Natural History Unit and co-produced by PBS and Sveriges Television (SVT) for BBC Two and iPlayer. It was commissioned by Jack Bootle, Head of Commissioning, Specialist Factual. The Executive Producer is Rosemary Edwards and the Series Producer and Director is Tuppence Stone. The Commissioning Editor is Sreya Biswas. Diana El-Osta is the executive in charge for PBS. Mikael Osterby, Head of Factual, is the executive in charge for SVT.

 BBCS is tasked with handling international distribution and presenting all three titles to international customers at BBC Studios Showcase taking place on 27 and 28 February 2023. “2022 was a brilliant year for Natural History on the BBC: Frozen Planet II became the highest rating factual show of the year, the daringly innovative Green Planet won a series of major awards, and Our Changing Planet spoke to millions of viewers about the impacts of climate change across the globe," Jack Bootle, Head of Commissioning, Specialist Factual, said. "Now, with Mammals, Big Little Journeys and Wild Scandinavia, the world-famous Natural History Unit continues to push at the boundaries of what's possible in wildlife filmmaking. The arrival of game-changing technology combined with exciting new storytelling techniques means this genre has never felt more confident, creative and ambitious. I’m proud that the BBC continues to be the home of Natural History, and I know viewers are going to fall in love with these series as soon as they see them.”