Fremantle & True To Nature Team for New Steve Backshall Project

Fremantle has partnered with True To Nature Productions on the blue-chip natural history series Whale with Steve Backshall.

Whale with Steve Backshall will uncover the truth about whales and dolphins in the three largest oceans. With input from scientists and conservationists, the series will also reveal some world firsts, scientific discoveries and new filming techniques.

Whale with Steve Backshall is a True to Nature and Sky Studios production which is directed by Ellen Husain and Tom Whitworth, and executive produced by Wendy Darke. Simon Nash is series producer. Fremantle holds the global distribution rights for the series.

Angela Neillis, senior VP of non-scripted content, international, at Fremantle said: “True To Nature have done a first-class job of delving into the lives of these fascinating mammals that are often shrouded in mystery. Shark with Steve Backshall was a huge hit with audiences on Sky Nature and Whale with Steve Backshall is set to repeat that success and blow audiences’ minds. Fremantle are proud to be collaborating with True To Nature and Steve Backshall once more—and for nature fans, this series will be unmissable!”

Dr. Wendy Darke, founder and CEO at True To Nature, added: “There is no one better to take us on an ocean voyage of discovery of whales, dolphins and porpoises than Steve Backshall, sharing his world-class wealth of knowledge, expertise and passion for these awesome marine mammals, who are surprisingly like us. Innovation is at the heart of this premium series for Poppy Dixon and Sky Nature in both storytelling, filming and sustainable production techniques. True To Nature are delighted to be working with Angela Neillis and her world-class Fremantle International team in bringing Whale with Steve Backshall to the world.”