David Attenborough will present a new five-part BBC TV series called Secret Garden, focusing on wildlife in British gardens. The series marks his 100th birthday on May 8 and explores hidden natural worlds in backyards across the UK. It will likely air on BBC and BBC iPlayer, though an exact release date remains unconfirmed.
David Attenborough, known for documentaries like Wild London and Wild Isles, is shifting focus to everyday British gardens in his latest project. The BBC has announced Secret Garden, a five-part series presented by Attenborough, to coincide with his 100th birthday on Friday, May 8.
The series delves into gardens across the UK, introducing viewers to the gardeners who maintain these spaces and the animals that thrive there. Episodes highlight diverse wildlife, including pine martens in the Western Highlands, blue tits in Bristol, dormice in South Wales, swallows in the Lake District, and otters in Oxfordshire. This approach reveals an undiscovered natural world close to home.
While specific airing details are not yet available, the program is expected to be broadcast on the BBC and accessible via BBC iPlayer. The announcement builds on Attenborough's previous works, which showcased urban and rural British wildlife, emphasizing the richness of local ecosystems.
As one related piece notes, “There really is no place like home,” underscoring the series' theme of appreciating nearby nature.