Wild AfricaSpecials
Wild Africa is a nature documentary series exploring the natural history of the African continent. The series comprises six episodes. Each concentrates on a particular environment. The producers use aerial photography and wildlife footage to show how natural phenomena such as seasonal changes influence the patterns of life.
Where to Watch Wild Africa • Specials
3 Episodes
- The Nile: Crocodiles & Kings
E1The Nile: Crocodiles & KingsSimon MacCorkindale narrates the first of a new documentary series attempting to reveal the true nature of one of the world's largest rivers, and the creatures which depend upon it for survival. Filmed over the course of a year, the programme explores the many diverse lands of the Nile, reaching from Egypt's pyramids to the heart of Africa, revealing a landscape which in some areas has remained unchanged since the days of the Pharaohs. - The Nile: The Great Floods
E2The Nile: The Great FloodsChronicle of the changes in the river as it floods, from its origins in the Ethiopian highlands to the impact of the deluge on the surrounding land, bringing life to a desert 2,000 miles away. In Khartoum, the delicate balance between civilisation and swamp is explored, as life is dictated by the shifting waters of the White Nile. Simon MacCorkindale narrates. - The Super HerdE3
The Super HerdWildebeest look like they are made from an odd assortment of animal parts, and they appear to amble across the plains with no real plan. But behind their foolish facade is an unbelievably successful animal which uses a number of strategies to ensure their numbers are constantly replenished to maintain the Super Herd.