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'''''Nature's Epic Journeys''''' (also known as '''''Nature's Great Migrations''''') is a 2016 British [[nature documentary]] series created and produced by the [[British Broadcasting Cooperation|BBC]] and [[PBS]], first shown on May 2016 at [[BBC One]] and [[BBC One HD]]. The series focus on three iconic animals - Elephant, Caribou and Zebras - which uses cutting edge technology to track down their most incredible migrations.
'''''Nature's Epic Journeys''''' (also known as '''''Nature's Great Migrations''''' in international release, or '''''Nature's Great Race''''' on PBS release) is a 2016 British [[nature documentary]] series created and produced by the [[British Broadcasting Cooperation|BBC]] and [[PBS]], first shown in May 2016 at [[BBC One]] and [[BBC One HD]]. The series focus on three animals - Elephant, Caribou and Zebras - which uses technology to track down their migrations.


The series was presented by [[Liz Bonnin]].
The series was presented by [[Liz Bonnin]].

==Production==
The series was announced by the BBC with the working title ''The Great Race'',<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/latestnews/2015/bbc-pbs-announce-new-coproductions | title=BBC Natural History Unit and PBS announce four new co-productions |publisher=BBC Media Centre |access-date= 1 October 2015}}</ref> but it was later changed to ''Nature's Epic Journeys'' for the U.K. release.


==Broadcast==
==Broadcast==
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===International===
===International===
[[BBC Earth (TV channel)|BBC Earth]] South Africa announced the series began airing on each Sunday afternoon starting from 23 October 2016, under the alternative title ''Nature's Great Migrations''.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.dstv.com/en-za/highlights/natures-great-migrations-20161012 |title=Nature's Great Migrations|publisher=DStv}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.totalexposure.co.za/tv-explore-natures-great-migrations-bbc-earth/ |title=Explore Nature's Great Migrations on BBC Earth|publisher=Total Exposure}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.bbcsouthafrica.com/tv-guide/?date=2016-10-23#afternoon |title=TV Guide - 23-10-2016|publisher=BBC South Africa}}</ref>
[[BBC Earth (TV channel)|BBC Earth]] channel announced the series began airing on each Sunday afternoon starting from 23 October 2016 in South Africa,<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.dstv.com/en-za/highlights/natures-great-migrations-20161012 |title=Nature's Great Migrations|publisher=DStv}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.totalexposure.co.za/tv-explore-natures-great-migrations-bbc-earth/ |title=Explore Nature's Great Migrations on BBC Earth|publisher=Total Exposure}}</ref> and in Asia region on 26 December 2016.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bbcasia.com/video/?v=628716|title= Nature's Great Migrations (Series preview)|publisher=BBC Asia}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.okjdiscoveries.com/calendar/documentary-premieres/2016/12/natures-great-migrations|title="Nature's Great Migrations" on BBC Earth|publisher=OKJD Discoveries}}</ref> [[BBC Knowledge (international)|BBC Knowledge]] New Zealand began to air starting from 25 March 2017 - as a part of 'The World Around Us'.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sky.co.nz/-/ep_bbck_nature-s-greatest-migrations_march-2017|title= Nature's Great Migrations|publisher=SKY Network}}</ref>

The series debuted in the United States on 12 July 2017 until 26 July 2017 on [[Public Broadcasting Service|PBS]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kpbs.org/news/2017/jul/06/natures-great-race/|title= Nature's Great Race (New Series Premiere)|date= 6 July 2017|publisher=KPBS|access-date=July 6, 2017}}</ref>


==Episode list==
==Episode list==
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|EpisodeNumber = 1
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|Title = Elephants
|Title = Elephants
|OriginalAirDate = 11 May 2016<ref>[http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b07bkcvb BBC One - Nature's Epic Journeys, Elephants]</ref>
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2016|5|11|df=y}}<ref>[https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b07bkcvb BBC One - Nature's Epic Journeys, Elephants]</ref>
|ShortSummary = A team follows elephants coming together for a crucial annual gathering in Kenya.
|ShortSummary = A team follows elephants coming together for a crucial annual gathering in Kenya.
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|EpisodeNumber = 2
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|Title = Caribou
|Title = Caribou
|OriginalAirDate = 18 May 2016<ref>[http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b07c4th3 BBC One - Nature's Epic Journeys, Caribou]</ref>
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2016|5|18|df=y}}<ref>[https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b07c4th3 BBC One - Nature's Epic Journeys, Caribou]</ref>
|ShortSummary = Following caribou on a 5000km migration through the Arctic wilderness of Canada and Alaska.
|ShortSummary = Following caribou on a 5000km migration through the Arctic wilderness of Canada and Alaska.
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|EpisodeNumber = 3
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|Title = Zebra
|Title = Zebra
|OriginalAirDate = 25 May 2016<ref>[http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b07czmbl BBC One - Nature's Epic Journeys, Zebra]</ref>
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2016|5|25|df=y}}<ref>[https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b07czmbl BBC One - Nature's Epic Journeys, Zebra]</ref>
|ShortSummary = Following zebra on a migration through Botswana to [[Nxai Pan National Park]].
|ShortSummary = Following zebra on a migration through Botswana to [[Nxai Pan National Park]].
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==External links==
==External links==
*{{BBC programme|b07bkhqs}}
*{{BBC programme}}
*''[https://www.pbs.org/natures-great-race/home/ Nature's Great Race]'' at [[PBS]]
*{{IMDb title|id=5752856|title=Nature's Epic Journeys}}
*{{IMDb title|id=5752856|title=Nature's Epic Journeys}}


{{BBC Natural History Unit}}
{{BBC Natural History Unit}}


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Latest revision as of 15:23, 6 February 2024

Nature's Epic Journeys
Also known as
  • 'Nature's Great Migrations'
  • 'Nature's Great Race' (PBS version)
Directed byKiri Cashell
Presented byLiz Bonnin
Country of originVereinigtes Königreich
Original languageEnglisch
No. of episodes3
Production
ProducerKiri Cashell
Running time60 minutes
Production companiesBBC Natural History Unit
BBC Studios
PBS
Original release
Network
Release11 May (2016-05-11) –
25 May 2016 (2016-05-25)

Nature's Epic Journeys (also known as Nature's Great Migrations in international release, or Nature's Great Race on PBS release) is a 2016 British nature documentary series created and produced by the BBC and PBS, first shown in May 2016 at BBC One and BBC One HD. The series focus on three animals - Elephant, Caribou and Zebras - which uses technology to track down their migrations.

The series was presented by Liz Bonnin.

Production

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The series was announced by the BBC with the working title The Great Race,[1] but it was later changed to Nature's Epic Journeys for the U.K. release.

Broadcast

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British television

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Nature's Epic Journeys premiered on British television on 11 May 2016, broadcast on BBC One and BBC One HD, consisted of total three episodes.

International

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BBC Earth channel announced the series began airing on each Sunday afternoon starting from 23 October 2016 in South Africa,[2][3] and in Asia region on 26 December 2016.[4][5] BBC Knowledge New Zealand began to air starting from 25 March 2017 - as a part of 'The World Around Us'.[6]

The series debuted in the United States on 12 July 2017 until 26 July 2017 on PBS.[7]

Episode list

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All episode names were given from BBC website. All broadcast dates refer to the original UK transmission.

No.TitelOriginal air date
1"Elephants"11 May 2016 (2016-05-11)[8]
A team follows elephants coming together for a crucial annual gathering in Kenya.
2"Caribou"18 May 2016 (2016-05-18)[9]
Following caribou on a 5000km migration through the Arctic wilderness of Canada and Alaska.
3"Zebra"25 May 2016 (2016-05-25)[10]
Following zebra on a migration through Botswana to Nxai Pan National Park.

References

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  1. ^ "BBC Natural History Unit and PBS announce four new co-productions". BBC Media Centre. Retrieved 1 October 2015.
  2. ^ "Nature's Great Migrations". DStv.
  3. ^ "Explore Nature's Great Migrations on BBC Earth". Total Exposure.
  4. ^ "Nature's Great Migrations (Series preview)". BBC Asia.
  5. ^ ""Nature's Great Migrations" on BBC Earth". OKJD Discoveries.
  6. ^ "Nature's Great Migrations". SKY Network.
  7. ^ "Nature's Great Race (New Series Premiere)". KPBS. 6 July 2017. Retrieved 6 July 2017.
  8. ^ BBC One - Nature's Epic Journeys, Elephants
  9. ^ BBC One - Nature's Epic Journeys, Caribou
  10. ^ BBC One - Nature's Epic Journeys, Zebra
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