Africa

About Africa

Africa is a British television series created by the BBC and the Discovery Channel. The series focuses on wildlife and wild habitats in Africa, and has been four years in the making. It consists of six episodes which cover the continent's diverse eco-regions, from the Atlas Mountains to the Cape of Good Hope.

Making / Production

The series was directed by Patrick Morris and co-produced by the BBC and Discovery Channel. Filming took place over four years and across 27 countries, highlighting the vastness, diversity and wildness of the African continent. In order to capture footage of the most intimate and intense wildlife moments, the production team used special filming techniques such as infrared and time-lapse photography.

Actors

• David Attenborough (Narrator): Sir David Attenborough gives his unique, heartfelt and emotional commentary throughout the series, skillfully guiding the audience through the ebb and flow of Africa's diverse landscapes and wildlife.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The series took four years to film.
• The crew journeyed through 27 countries to make the series.
• The production team used groundbreaking filming techniques to capture never-before-seen wildlife behaviour.

Awards

The series won the BAFTA TV Award for Cinematography, and was nominated for several other awards, including the Emmy for Outstanding Nature Programming.

Quotes

• "It's not just the animals that make Africa so special, it's the way they live their lives" - David Attenborough.
• "You may think you know Africa, but prepare to be amazed" - David Attenborough.
• "Africa, the world's wildest continent. Home to a life in tune with nature, in all its beauty and brutality" - David Attenborough.

Music, Soundtrack

• Created by Sarah Class, the music score of Africa is designed to be as vast and sweeping as the landscapes it accompanies.
• The soundtrack balances a fine line between majestic and poignant, capturing the essence of Africa's breathtaking visuals.