Sir David Attenborough’s new documentary is the perfect way to herald in 2026 (Picture: BBC/Passion Planet/Joe Loncraine)
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- Sir David Attenborough’s new BBC documentary ‘Wild London’ explores urban wildlife in London and airs in early 2026
- The show highlights how animals adapt to city life, showcasing urban wildlife like pigeons, foxes, and peregrines in unusual settings
- Produced with the London Wildlife Trust, it underscores conservation efforts and marks Sir David’s 100th birthday year
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Sir David Attenborough is back on screens in the new year with a special documentary, close to home – literally.
As a globetrotting presenter and narrator, we have seen Sir David everywhere from far-flung lands to undiscovered natural wonders to the very depths of the ocean.
But his upcoming show is bringing him back to where it all started – London.
The 60-minute episode, aptly named Wild London, will air at the start of 2026, just months before the beloved broadcaster celebrates his 100th birthday.
‘Having lived in London for 75 years, Sir David has an intimate knowledge of the city’s natural history, and there’s no better guide to introduce us to its most spectacular wildlife secrets,’ an official BBC synopsis reads.
Promising animal kingdom drama in the ‘most unexpected places’ from commuting pigeons to snakes inhabiting Regent’s Canal, there are ‘incredible wildlife encounters’ aplenty to discover.
Ever wanted to know what’s happening in the animal kingdom on the streets of the buzzing capital city? (Picture: BBC/Passion Planet Ltd/Gavin Thurston)
‘Sir David celebrates the extraordinary ways in which animals are adapting to survive in the urban jungle, whether it be the fortunes of a pair of peregrines nesting on the Houses of Parliament as their chicks attempt their first flight,
The 99-year-old environmentalist is getting up close and personal (Picture: BBC / Passion Planet Ltd / Gavin Thurston)
‘Or a family of foxes living in the heart of Tottenham struggling to get to grips with fierce rivals and dangerous streets.’
Captured over his centennial year, this powerful nature documentary will see him hands-on with the very nature we see on our doorstep every day in the big city.
Produced in partnership with London Wildlife Trust, the Director of Development hopes the new series will shed light on how the species populating our thriving capital city are at risk – and what we can do to save them.
Meanwhile, executive producer Tom Jones teased the usual Sir David magic ‘at its very best – presenting in vision throughout the film, having up-close encounters with animals and talking intimately about his own wildlife experiences.’
It is the major documentary coming out just months before his 100th birthday (Picture: BBC / Passion Planet Ltd / Gavin Thurston)
Last year he celebrated his 99th birthday with his new movie, Ocean (Picture: Alistair Grant/PA Wire)
The world-famous conservationist is showing no signs of slowing down as he continues to spread the urgent message of protecting Mother Nature.
To mark his 99th birthday, he released a feature-length documentary in May, Ocean, about the vital role of the sea in preserving life on Earth – and all we risk by losing it.
Then, in autumn, he released ‘one of the most ambitious wildlife series’ ever’, Kingdom, which follows four rival animal families competing for dominance in Zambia over five years.
Beyond Wild London, there are still a handful of projects we have to look forward to involving the veteran environmentalist, including Blue Planet III.
Wild London will air on BBC One at 6:30pm and will be available to stream on BBC iPlayer.
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