Schedule for Wild Planet

Epic Safari Encounters

Epic Safari Encounters

Guided by Sean, Kristina explores the Matusadona National Park where they have incredible on-foot encounters with elephants and lions. Will she keep her cool as she comes face-to-face with one of Africa's apex predators?

2026-06-28 08:00:30 +0000 UTC2026-06-28 08:27:21 +0000 UTC(26m)
Our Big Blue Backyard

Our Big Blue Backyard

Just north of New Zealand's biggest city, tens of thousands of fish school meters from the beach in one of the world's first marine reserves. Inside the Goat Island Reserve giant snapper can live for eighty years and crayfish grow to weigh 8 kilos. Both feed on the thousands of sea urchins that graze the kelp forest, maintaining a delicately balanced ecosystem. Like many of the reserve's inhabitants, they entrust their larvae to the ocean currents - so how do they find their way back to the reef when they take on their adult form and settle down?

2026-06-28 23:30:36 +0000 UTC2026-06-29 00:21:39 +0000 UTC(51m)
If There Was No Land On Earth

If There Was No Land On Earth

Embark on an immersive journey through the heart of the Indo-Pacific as we explore the breathtaking coral reef ecosystem, home to an array of vibrant fish species and magnificent manta rays. Let's unearth the secrets of a prehistoric cave nestled within this underwater wonderland and marvel at the stunning beauty of the shoals of fish that dance around us. The vibrant colors and intricate details of this marine paradise offer a mesmerizing glimpse into the world beneath the waves that captivate with the majesty and wonder of the coral reef, as we witness nature at its most spectacular.

2026-06-28 22:33:13 +0000 UTC2026-06-28 23:30:36 +0000 UTC(57m)
If There Was No Land On Earth

If There Was No Land On Earth

The third episode is a story about the rich cultural heritage and remarkable skill of the shipbuilders of Sulawesi told by an amazing local craftsman. We will watch as they construct and sail traditional wooden vessels that have been passed down through generations. We will follow the gripping story of the Carnatic, a British ship that wrecked on the coral reef in 1869, discover how the crew survived and how the treasure they carried was salvaged.

2026-06-28 21:34:19 +0000 UTC2026-06-28 22:33:13 +0000 UTC(58m)
Manatees on the Move

Manatees on the Move

Manatees, sea cows, these gentle giants go by several names. They were once thought to be beautiful mermaids that could lure sailors to their deaths, though they probably won't win too many beauty contests. To retain their weight, manatees need to eat for 8 hours and consume 8% of their bodyweight every day. And keeping eating also means keeping moving! Thanks to their tolerance of human visitors, manatees have mates everywhere, working tirelessly to ensure they roam the world for generations to come.

2026-06-28 20:37:47 +0000 UTC2026-06-28 21:34:19 +0000 UTC(56m)
Sixteen Legs

Sixteen Legs

Giant prehistoric spiders seek love in the dark. Neil Gaiman journeys into Australia's deepest caves in a real-world “Charlotte's Web” recounting 25 years' study of the first web-spinners. These animals outlasted the dinosaurs, survived the splitting of the continents and have endured the entirety of human civilisation. Award-winning cinematography takes viewers through Tasmania's World Heritage wilderness into an underworld few people have seen.

2026-06-28 19:40:14 +0000 UTC2026-06-28 20:37:47 +0000 UTC(57m)
Our Big Blue Backyard

Our Big Blue Backyard

Just north of New Zealand's biggest city, tens of thousands of fish school meters from the beach in one of the world's first marine reserves. Inside the Goat Island Reserve giant snapper can live for eighty years and crayfish grow to weigh 8 kilos. Both feed on the thousands of sea urchins that graze the kelp forest, maintaining a delicately balanced ecosystem. Like many of the reserve's inhabitants, they entrust their larvae to the ocean currents - so how do they find their way back to the reef when they take on their adult form and settle down?

2026-06-28 12:17:43 +0000 UTC2026-06-28 13:08:46 +0000 UTC(51m)
If There Was No Land On Earth

If There Was No Land On Earth

Embark on an immersive journey through the heart of the Indo-Pacific as we explore the breathtaking coral reef ecosystem, home to an array of vibrant fish species and magnificent manta rays. Let's unearth the secrets of a prehistoric cave nestled within this underwater wonderland and marvel at the stunning beauty of the shoals of fish that dance around us. The vibrant colors and intricate details of this marine paradise offer a mesmerizing glimpse into the world beneath the waves that captivate with the majesty and wonder of the coral reef, as we witness nature at its most spectacular.

2026-06-28 11:20:20 +0000 UTC2026-06-28 12:17:43 +0000 UTC(57m)
If There Was No Land On Earth

If There Was No Land On Earth

The third episode is a story about the rich cultural heritage and remarkable skill of the shipbuilders of Sulawesi told by an amazing local craftsman. We will watch as they construct and sail traditional wooden vessels that have been passed down through generations. We will follow the gripping story of the Carnatic, a British ship that wrecked on the coral reef in 1869, discover how the crew survived and how the treasure they carried was salvaged.

2026-06-28 10:21:26 +0000 UTC2026-06-28 11:20:20 +0000 UTC(58m)
Manatees on the Move

Manatees on the Move

Manatees, sea cows, these gentle giants go by several names. They were once thought to be beautiful mermaids that could lure sailors to their deaths, though they probably won't win too many beauty contests. To retain their weight, manatees need to eat for 8 hours and consume 8% of their bodyweight every day. And keeping eating also means keeping moving! Thanks to their tolerance of human visitors, manatees have mates everywhere, working tirelessly to ensure they roam the world for generations to come.

2026-06-28 09:24:54 +0000 UTC2026-06-28 10:21:26 +0000 UTC(56m)
Sixteen Legs

Sixteen Legs

Giant prehistoric spiders seek love in the dark. Neil Gaiman journeys into Australia's deepest caves in a real-world “Charlotte's Web” recounting 25 years' study of the first web-spinners. These animals outlasted the dinosaurs, survived the splitting of the continents and have endured the entirety of human civilisation. Award-winning cinematography takes viewers through Tasmania's World Heritage wilderness into an underworld few people have seen.

2026-06-28 08:27:21 +0000 UTC2026-06-28 09:24:54 +0000 UTC(57m)
Our Big Blue Backyard

Our Big Blue Backyard

Just north of New Zealand's biggest city, tens of thousands of fish school meters from the beach in one of the world's first marine reserves. Inside the Goat Island Reserve giant snapper can live for eighty years and crayfish grow to weigh 8 kilos. Both feed on the thousands of sea urchins that graze the kelp forest, maintaining a delicately balanced ecosystem. Like many of the reserve's inhabitants, they entrust their larvae to the ocean currents - so how do they find their way back to the reef when they take on their adult form and settle down?

2026-06-28 06:41:16 +0000 UTC2026-06-28 07:32:20 +0000 UTC(51m)
Sixteen Legs

Sixteen Legs

Giant prehistoric spiders seek love in the dark. Neil Gaiman journeys into Australia's deepest caves in a real-world “Charlotte's Web” recounting 25 years' study of the first web-spinners. These animals outlasted the dinosaurs, survived the splitting of the continents and have endured the entirety of human civilisation. Award-winning cinematography takes viewers through Tasmania's World Heritage wilderness into an underworld few people have seen.

2026-06-28 00:28:55 +0000 UTC2026-06-28 01:26:42 +0000 UTC(57m)