Nature's Great Events

About Nature's Great Events

"Nature's Great Events" is a wildlife documentary series released in 2009, produced by the BBC Natural History Unit in conjunction with the Discovery Channel. The series showcases the most dramatic wildlife spectacles on our planet, focusing on the importance of each event within the context of the larger ecosystem. Narrated by veteran broadcaster David Attenborough, each episode follows a distinct event in nature like the great salmon run or the annual flooding of the Okavango delta, revealing the complex mechanisms that govern our natural world.

Making / Production

The production of "Nature's Great Events" took over two years of rigorous fieldwork, capturing extraordinary footage in remote and challenging locations. With a dedicated team of seasoned natural history filmmakers, the series goes to great lengths to portray the tremendous scale and intensity of major natural phenomena.

Actors

• David Attenborough

  As the narrator, Attenborough's deep understanding of nature and iconic voice lends an authoritative and engaging touch to the series, bringing to life the cycle of life and death on Earth.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The series made use of the latest in high-definition and film-camera technology to capture stunning wildlife footage.
• Over 250,000 miles were traveled during production, covering six continents.

Awards

"Nature's Great Events" won the award for Best Limited Series at the 2009 Blue Ocean Film Festival. It was also nominated for Outstanding Documentary in the Science/Nature category at the 62nd Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards.

Quotes

• "Every event is a window into the natural world, showing us that it's not just about the survival of the fittest, it's about the survival of the most adaptable." -David Attenborough.
• "In this world of ours, every single event is an essential part of the whole." -David Attenborough.

Music, Soundtrack

• The series score was composed by Ben Salisbury and Barnaby Taylor, providing an emotive backdrop to the stunning imagery.
• The music perfectly complements the narrative, enhancing the viewer's immersion into the beauty and drama of the natural world.