BBC Studios & Australia’s Nine Pact for Natural-History Series

BBC Studios and Nine have entered into a long-term partnership for the BBC Planet franchise, which will see the Australian broadcaster premiere five landmark series from the natural-history strand.

Nine lands the Australian premiere rights for five series from the BBC Planet franchise and one other, still to be announced. The first BBC Planet series is Seven Worlds, One Planet. Other titles announced as part of the BBC Planet franchise are Perfect Planet, Green Planet, Frozen Planet II and Planet Earth III.

Deb Tod, head of content sales and co-productions for BBC Studios ANZ, said: “Nine has been a wonderful supporter of our premium landmark programming over many years, and they are the perfect partner for a deeper, long-term relationship with the BBC Planet franchise.

“We have seen the beauty and power of programs like Blue Planet II, which prompt global discussion and action. We look forward to working with Nine to create unique event television that will bring people together in a shared experience.”

“The BBC and Sir David Attenborough consistently deliver world-leading blue-chip natural history,” said Nine’s program director, Hamish Turner. “The power of the BBC Planet franchise is that it is cross generational in appeal. It also has the ability to challenge and impact the way audiences think about their planet.

“Nine is thrilled to have secured the exclusive premiere rights for a long-term commitment in Australia. This is an exciting opportunity to partner with the leaders of natural-history programming and distribution.”