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BBC Studios has presold the five-part science series Human<\/em>, one of the many titles it is presenting at its 2025 Showcase, to Germany\u2019s ZDFinfo.<\/p>\n

From the BBC Studios Science Unit and NOVA for BBC and PBS, the series tells the story of how humanity went from being just one of many hominin species to becoming a dominant form of life on Earth. Paleoanthropologist Ella Al-Shamahi follows in the footsteps of our ancient ancestors, visiting internationally important archaeological sites to meet experts who can help unlock the secrets of humans\u2019 deep historical past.<\/p>\n

Human<\/em> will be presented during BBC Studios\u2019 2025 Showcase alongside other factual titles such as Walking with Dinosaurs<\/em>, Kingdom<\/em>, Civilisations: Rise and Fall<\/em> (w.t.) and much more.<\/p>\n

Walking with Dinosaurs<\/em>, from BBC Studios Science Unit Productions, reimagines one of the BBC\u2019s best-loved factual shows 25 years later. Each episode tells the. story of an individual dinosaur whose remains are currently being unearthed by dinosaur hunters.<\/p>\n

Kingdom<\/em>, produced by BBC Studios Natural History Unit and BBC America, chronicles the real-life sagas of four African animal families\u2014leopards, hyenas, wild dogs and lions\u2014across four years.<\/p>\n

Civilisations: Rise and Fall<\/em> (w.t.) combines expert testimony and limited dramatic reconstruction and CGI to bring to life the final chapters of four of history\u2019s most iconic ancient worlds to reveal four stark warnings from the past. It comes from BBC Studios Specialist Factual Unit.<\/p>\n

Entertainment series that BBC Studios will present at its Showcase include Big Zuu & AJ Tracey\u2019s Rich Flavours<\/em>, in which TV chef Big Zuu and rapper AJ Tracey seek out the world\u2019s most expensive dishes; Alison Hammond\u2019s Big Weekend<\/em>, which sees TV host Alison Hammond take the celebrity interview in a new direction as she spends quality time with some of the biggest celebrities in their homes; and Amanda & Alan\u2019s Spanish Job<\/em>, in which the eponymous duo reunite at a rundown dwelling located in the southern Spanish province of Andalusia.<\/p>\n

A variety of scripted programs will also be presented at the 2025 Showcase, including Wild Cherry<\/em>, Lynley<\/em> and Mammoth<\/em>. Kids and family titles to be presented are Bluey Minisodes<\/em> and Horrible Science<\/em>.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is our favorite time of the year when we can bring all our customers and partners together in one place to celebrate and champion the best of the British creative industry to the world,\u201d said Janet Brown, president of global content sales at BBC Studios. \u201cWe have an outstanding and varied content slate with ambitious new projects and stories across all genres that will spark conversations and challenge perceptions amongst audiences globally. Coupled with an unrivaled agenda filled with exclusive access to brand-new content and curated panels with top talent and program-makers, we\u2019re ensuring this year\u2019s Showcase is yet another unmissable experience for all our attendees.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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