Sep 20, 1987
Natural World
Natural World is a nature documentary television series broadcast annually on BBC Two and regarded by the BBC as its flagship natural history brand. It is currently the longest-running series in its genre on British television, with more than 400 episodes broadcast since its inception in 1983. Natural World is produced by the BBC Natural History Unit in Bristol, but individual programmes can be in-house productions, collaborative productions with other broadcasters or films made and distributed by independent production companies and purchased by the BBC. Natural World programmes are often broadcast as PBS Nature episodes in the USA. Since 2008, most Natural World programmes have been shot and broadcast in high definition.
Season 6 Episodes
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Sep 27, 1987
Oct 4, 1987
Oct 11, 1987
Oct 18, 1987
Documentary on the penguins of Antarctica, as they travel 80km to their spring nesting sites.
Oct 25, 1987
Nov 1, 1987
Documentary on the complex relationship between grizzly bear and man in North America.
Nov 15, 1987
Documentary on the world's most active volcano, Kilauea in the Hawaiian Islands.
Nov 22, 1987
Documentary on American biologist, Dan Janzen, who is reconstructing a tropical, dry forest park in Costa Rica.
Nov 29, 1987
Documentary on different species of Eagle, their population and habitat in Europ e and North America.
Dec 6, 1987
The first installment of the epic series Okavango:Jewel of the Kalahari, Search for the Jewel is an intriguing and visually stunning portrayal of wildlife in the Okavango delta, exploring the variety of life residing in and around its waterways.
Dec 13, 1987
Dec 20, 1987
Season 6 FAQ
Quick answers about this season's release timeline and episode lineup.
When did Natural World Season 6 premiere?
Natural World Season 6 premiered on September 20, 1987.
How many episodes are in Natural World Season 6?
Natural World Season 6 has 13 episodes.
What is the first episode of Natural World Season 6?
The season opens with Season 6 Episode 1, "Spirits Of The Forest". It aired on September 20, 1987.
Go to Season 6 Episode 1