Nature (1982)

Synopsis

Consistently stunning documentaries transport viewers to far-flung locations ranging from the torrid African plains to the chilly splendours of icy Antarctica. The show's primary focus is on animals and ecosystems around the world. A comic book based on the show, meant to be used an as educational tool for kids, was briefly distributed to museums and schools at no cost in the mid-2000s.

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Where to watch

Stream

• YouTube TV
• PBS
• Thirteen
• WETA+

Buy

• Amazon Video
• Apple TV Store
• Google Play Movies

Streaming availability via JustWatch

Cast

• George Page as Narrator (voice), Host
• F. Murray Abraham as Narrator (voice)
• Donald C. Johanson as Self
• David Attenborough as Narrator (voice)
• Jay O. Sanders as Narrator (voice)
• Nora Young as Narrator (voice)
• Jayce Bartok as Narrator (voice)
• Gordon Buchanan as Host
• Tim Pigott-Smith as Narrator (voice)
• Kevin Draine as Narrator (voice)

If you liked Nature, try

• NOVA
• Sabrina, the Teenage Witch
• Natural World
• Planet Earth
• Seven Worlds, One Planet
• Tiny World
• Planet Earth II
• Earth at Night in Colour

BingeNext's take

If you love exploring the natural world from the comfort of your couch, Nature is a fantastic series to dive into. With 45 seasons and nearly 700 episodes, it takes you to incredible places like the African plains and icy Antarctica, all while focusing on animals and their ecosystems. The episodes are about 53 minutes long, making them perfect for a relaxed evening of learning and wonder. It’s great for families too, since it’s both educational and visually stunning, and even inspired a comic book for kids that was used in schools and museums. If you enjoy shows like Planet Earth or NOVA, this one will feel right at home. Watching Nature is like taking a gentle, fascinating journey through the wild parts of our planet, with a warm, inviting tone that makes it easy to appreciate the beauty and complexity of life around us.