Natural History Unit Archives

December 6, 2023 Interviews, Top Stories

BBC Studios NHU’s Jonny Keeling

December 6, 2023

The head of the BBC's Natural History Unit talks about using CGI and a £1 million talent-development initiative.

October 17, 2023 Top Stories

BBC Studios Scores Raft of Presales for Planet Earth III

October 17, 2023

BBC Studios has sealed international presales for the third installment of its Natural History Unit’s landmark series Planet Earth, presented by Sir David Attenborough.

October 19, 2022 Top Stories

Frozen Planet II Sells Around the World

October 19, 2022

BBC Studios has closed a raft of international sales for its Natural History Unit’s landmark series Frozen Planet II, presented by David Attenborough.

October 7, 2021 Top Stories

BBC Studios Secures Presales for The Green Planet

October 7, 2021

BBC Studios has inked presales for the new Natural History Unit series The Green Planet, presented by Sir David Attenborough.

September 7, 2021 Top Stories

BBC Studios Names New Head of NHU

September 7, 2021

BBC Studios Productions has named Jonny Keeling as the next head of the Natural History Unit (NHU).

April 1, 2021 Top Stories

Julian Hector Departing BBC Studios’ Natural History Unit

April 1, 2021

BBC Studios Productions has revealed that Julian Hector, head of the Natural History Unit, is intending to step down at the end of the year.

December 14, 2020 Top Stories

BBC Studios Establishes L.A.-Based Natural History Unit

December 14, 2020

BBC Studios is expanding its Natural History Unit (NHU) to the U.S. for the first time, planning to hire for a Los Angeles hub.

February 6, 2018 Top Stories

BBC Studios’ NHU Producing Wildlife Doc for Discovery

February 6, 2018

Marking its first-ever non-BBC commission, BBC Studios is on board to produce The Red List for Discovery Channel.

February 20, 2017 Top Stories

David Attenborough to Narrate BBC’s Blue Planet II

February 20, 2017

NEW YORK: Following on the debut of Planet Earth II, BBC Studios' Natural History Unit has unveiled Blue Planet II, which will be narrated by Sir David Attenborough.

September 1, 2016 Top Stories

New Head of Natural History Unit at BBC Studios

September 1, 2016

LONDON: Julian Hector, a seasoned editor and producer for TV, radio and digital platforms, has been appointed as BBC Studios' head of the Natural History Unit (NHU).

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BBC Studios NHU’s Jonny Keeling

BBC Studios Scores Raft of Presales for Planet Earth III

Frozen Planet II Sells Around the World

BBC Studios Secures Presales for The Green Planet

BBC Studios Names New Head of NHU

Julian Hector Departing BBC Studios’ Natural History Unit

BBC Studios Establishes L.A.-Based Natural History Unit

BBC Studios’ NHU Producing Wildlife Doc for Discovery

David Attenborough to Narrate BBC’s Blue Planet II

New Head of Natural History Unit at BBC Studios

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