Sir David Attenborough is set to captivate audiences once again with a new seven-part series, Asia, that will explore the continent’s breathtaking landscapes and incredible wildlife. Coming to BBC One and BBC iPlayer, the natural history series will showcase Asia’s vast and diverse ecosystems, from the arid Gobi Desert to the lush jungles of Borneo, and the polar wilderness of Siberia.

Filmed over the course of nearly four years, this is the first major BBC wildlife series to focus exclusively on Asia and promises dramatic and previously unseen footage of the continent’s unique species. Viewers will experience everything from rhinos engaging in courtship rituals in Nepal to red pandas in the bamboo forests of the Himalayas. The series will also reveal fascinating animal behaviours such as sea snakes teaming up with fish to hunt in the Pacific, and elephants in Sri Lanka holding up buses for food.

Iconic locations featured in Asia will include the world’s oldest and deepest lake, Lake Baikal in Russia, the vast taiga forest, Iran’s Lut Desert, and several of Asia’s bustling cities, including Tokyo, Bangkok, and Singapore. With the latest filming techniques, the series will provide an unprecedented look at the beauty and complexity of Asia’s wildlife.

A Focus on Conservation

In addition to showcasing Asia’s extraordinary animals, Asia will highlight the growing conservation efforts across the continent. From endangered species to threatened habitats, the series will explore the challenges facing Asia’s wildlife and offer stories of conservation heroes working to protect these natural wonders.

When to Watch

While the BBC has not yet confirmed the series’ release date, it will air on BBC One and be available on BBC iPlayer. Viewers can look forward to another unforgettable journey led by Sir David Attenborough, as he introduces the wild, vibrant, and untamed beauty of Asia.

Sreya Biswas, BBC Head of Commissioning for Natural History, said: “Asia is a continent steeped in beauty and intrigue with some of the most wonderfully diverse habitats on the planet. Bringing these incredible locations and wildlife to the screen, with some behaviours never seen before, has been really exciting.”