David Attenborough to Present New Landmark Series from BBC’s NHU

Sir David Attenborough is on board to present Dynasty (working title), a new landmark series from BBC Studios’ Natural History Unit (NHU), co-produced with BBC America and France Télévisions, to air later this year on BBC One.

Each episode of the five-part series follows individual animals—lions, hunting dogs, chimpanzees, tigers and emperor penguins—at the most critical period in their lives. Each is a ruler determined to hold on to power and protect their family, territory and dynasty.

Following the success of Planet Earth II in 2016 and Blue Planet II in 2017, Dynasty is the natural-history landmark series for 2018.

Charlotte Moore, BBC’s director of content, said: “The wonderful David Attenborough will inspire audiences once again when he brings the natural world to life on BBC One with Dynasty. Four years in the making, capturing extraordinary family dynamics and behaviour, I hope these intimate animal dramas will connect with audiences just as Blue Planet II and Planet Earth II did.”

Mike Gunton, executive producer, commented: “After making Planet Earth II it’s very exciting to now have the chance to show another, and I think even more intense and gripping, perspective on the lives of our planets most impressive, yet vulnerable creatures.”

Tom McDonald, the head of commissioning for natural history and specialist factual, added: “Dynasty is such a distinctive series, with a completely unique approach to bringing the audience into the lives of these iconic animals. I’m thrilled that Sir David will be bringing his extraordinary storytelling to this incredibly ambitious, landmark project—a gripping portrait of our planet at a tipping point for the animals, their habitats and our world.”