After a life spent travelling the globe, David Attenborough, the world’s most famous naturalist, turns his attention closer to home to explore the wildlife of England’s iconic capital in Wild London.
Having lived in London for 75 years, David has an intimate knowledge of the city’s natural history and there's no better guide to introduce us to its most spectacular wildlife secrets.
London is considered the greenest city in the world with a surprising variety of animal dramas playing out in the most unexpected places. Whether it’s pigeons commuting by tube, snakes slithering along Regent's canal, parakeets raiding city parks or beavers building a home next to a busy shopping centre, David reveals the incredible wild encounters to be experienced across his hometown.
Following the fortunes of a pair of peregrines nesting on the House of Parliament and a family of foxes living in the heart of Tottenham, David celebrates the extraordinary ways animals adapt to survive in the urban jungle and the inspiring initiatives to encourage nature back into the city
Captured over his centennial year, with David appearing in vision throughout, this personal and poignant film is a timely insight into how our cities can become homes for wildlife as well as ourselves.
Tom Hugh-Jones, Executive Producer said: “Wild London captures that Attenborough magic at its very best - presenting in vision throughout the film, having up-close encounters with animals and talking intimately about his own wildlife experiences.”
Katie Bowyer, Director of Development said “London Wildlife Trust is delighted to be co-producing Wild London. Our city has incredible wildlife on its doorstep, and we’re excited to see it brought to life for the nation to enjoy. But this wildlife is under threat, which is why it’s vital to showcase it — so people understand what we risk losing if we don’t act. Only by protecting and restoring nature today can we ensure it thrives for future generations.”
Wild London (w/t), a 1x60’ for BBC One and iPlayer, is made by Passion Pictures, co-produced by London Wildlife Trust. It was commissioned by Jack Bootle, Head of Commissioning, Specialist Factual. The Executive Producer is Tom Hugh-Jones and the Producer is Gaby Bastyra. The Commissioning Editor is Tom Watt-Smith. BBC Studios is handling global distribution.