BBC acquires The Americas docuseries
January 2, 2025
The BBC has acquired The Americas – a ten-part special event nature series narrated by Hollywood actor Tom Hanks with music by Hans Zimmer – for BBC One and iPlayer from NBCUniversal Global TV Distribution.
Produced by BBC Studios Natural History Unit, in association with Universal Television Alternative Studio, The Americas showcases the wonders, secrets, and fragilities of the supercontinent, using the latest technology to uncover never-before-seen behaviour, and highlight untold wildlife stories. Five years in the making, and filmed over 180 expeditions, this series reveals the spectacular landscape of Earth’s most varied habitats and the only landmass to stretch between both poles. Each episode features a different iconic location across the Americas: The Atlantic Coast, Mexico, Wild West, The Amazon, The Frozen North, The Gulf Coast, The Andes, The Caribbean, The West Coast and Patagonia.
Jo Lapping, Head of BBC Factual Acquisition, commented: “The BBC is delighted to bring NBC’s remarkable nature epic The Americas to BBC One and iPlayer. From Northern Canada to Patagonia, the spectacular beauty and diversity of the American continents has been captured in this mesmerising series from a multi award-winning dream team; Tom Hanks, Hans Zimmer, BBC Studios Natural History and Universal Television Alternative Studio.”
The Americas is executive produced by Mike Gunton (Planet Earth II, Planet Earth III, Dynasties) for BBC Studios Natural History Unit, in association with Universal Television Alternative Studio, a division of Universal Studio Group.
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