Documentary Series

National Geographic launches 'Africa: Earth's Wild Home' documentary series

National Geographic has released a seven-episode documentary series called Africa: Earth's Wild Home, filmed over four years across nearly 30 African countries. Each episode covers a distinct ecosystem—jungle, desert, plains, mountains, and islands—and highlights the scientists and conservationists behind the footage. Actress Wunmi Mosaku, born in Nigeria and raised in England, narrates the series.

arstechnica.com · 2026-10-04

ITV's 7 Up documentary series concludes after 60 years with final episode 70 Up

The landmark British documentary series that began in 1964 by following 14 seven-year-olds from different social backgrounds is ending with a final installment, 70 Up, airing on ITV. Participant Jackie Bassett, chosen partly for her chatty personality, has appeared in every update since childhood, and the series has tracked the group's lives every seven years for six decades. It became the longest-running documentary series in history and was named the most influential TV show of the past 50 years in 2024.

bbc.co.uk · 2026-09-12