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Natural World

1983

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.

Mark Strickson

Mark Strickson is a former Doctor Who actor and director/producer of nature and the natural world programmes.

Africa Earth's Wild Home

2026

African wildlife and landscapes is brought to the screen like never before, using the latest technology to tell the most extraordinary stories from the continent and cutting-edge CGI to unearth the deep history and forces that shaped Africa's natural worlds.

Paul Atkins

From Antarctica to the tropical Pacific, Paul Atkins, ASC has filmed the world's wildlife and cultures for National Geographic, Disney, the BBC including such acclaimed series as Planet Earth, for IMAX screens and feature films. His cinematography and directing have earned numerous awards including Emmys, British Academy Awards and a prestigious Telluride Film Festival Tribute. Paul's passion for the ocean brought him to Hawaii in 1974, where he pursued a Ph.D in marine biology at University of Hawaii and began working in the film business as an underwater and wildlife cinematographer. With his wife and producing partner, Grace Atkins, Paul filmed and directed groundbreaking documentaries that challenged our myths and inspired protection of the natural world, including the Emmy-winning Hawaii: Strangers in Paradise (Nat Geo/BBC), Great White Shark (BBC/Nat Geo) and Dolphins: The Wild Side (Nat Geo). Paul was director of photography on Jean-Michel Cousteau's Voyage to Kure, the film that persuaded President George W. Bush to declare the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands a National Monument in 2006. More recently, his work includes Disneynature's Dolphin Reed and Nat Geo's America's National Parks. Paul's narrative filmmaking spans numerous commercials, television series and feature films and he has worked with some of the world's most renown directors including Peter Weir on Master and Commander, Alejandro Inarritu on The Revenant, and Terrence Malick on The Tree of Life and other features. On a 40-day epic voyage around Cape Horn, he filmed for Master and Commander, which won the 2004 Academy Award for cinematography for Russell Boyd, ASC. His 2nd Unit shooting on The Tree of Life contributed to an Oscar nomination for cinematography, and Paul has continued to work with Malick on To the Wonder, Knight of Cups and as director of photography on his IMAX documentary about the evolution of the universe, The Voyage of Time.

Candace Thompson

Candace Thompson is a media maker and land steward fascinated by the feedback loops of ecology, economics, culture, history, media, and daily human interaction. They make video, audio, web, and social practice projects that examine and challenge the truths we purportedly hold to be self-evident. Perhaps they aren’t so self-evident after all. Thompson's current projects search for healing and agency in the face of opaque profit systems. This includes human relationship(s) with the (un)natural world vis a vis local food webs, phone addiction and the corporate surveillance state, and rituals of healing that locate personal and intergenerational trauma as somatic heirlooms. Recent institutional relationships include More Art, Residency Unlimited, Oak Spring Garden Foundation, Brooklyn Arts Council, NYFA, the Urban Soil Institute, Cycle X, Burlington City Arts, Wave Hill, and Swale House. As a freelance video producer and editor they have made music videos, documentaries and experimental narratives. Thompson's short non-fiction films, The Next Epoch Seed Library and Body Map have screened at various US festivals. As a performer they have worked in theatre, voiceover, and television, most notably on HBO's High Maintenance and with artist Pablo Helguera at BAM and the Guggenheim. They hold an MFA in Integrated Media Art from Hunter College and are the Park Manager of Stuy Cove Park, a 2 acre public food forest in lower Manhattan.

Rob Sullivan

Rob is an award-winning PD and SP with over twenty years’ experience specialising in films about people and animals. Awards include a Bafta for Bruce Parry’s Amazon; Jackson Hole Best Conservation Film for BBC1’s The Hunt; RTS West Best director for ‘Meet the Monkeys’; RTS West Best Documentary for ‘Africa’s Giantkillers’. Over a ten year spell at the NHU Rob produced five episodes of Natural World, the opening show of ‘Extraordinary Rituals’ and series produced Chimp School for BBC2

Charlie Hamilton James

Charlie Hamilton James (born July 1973) is an English photographer, television cameraman and presenter, specialising in wildlife subjects. He started his career at 16, working on David Attenborough's The Trials of Life. His work has since been commissioned by National Geographic Magazine, the BBC's Springwatch/Autumnwatch shows and The Natural World.

The World Heritage

2014

TBS’s ”World Heritage,” is a 30-minute weekly documentary series that is registered by UNESCO under Natural Heritage, Cultural Heritage and Cultural Sciences. The program started in spring, 1996, and over a span of 10 years has covered about 560 topics around the world. To better convey the grandeur of these treasures of the world, TBS has shot the series in High-Definition. High quality images, impeccable narrative, and beautiful music...the elements are simple and straightforward. The producers feel that this style of presentation works best to visually document and preserve the wonders of the world, and continue to do so to this day.

Ezgi Dalgiç

Cast · Known for Torn Apart

Ezgi Dalgıç is a rising Turkish actress known for her natural screen presence and performances in television dramas. Born on January 26, 2001, in Çanakkale, Turkey, she graduated with a degree in Economics from Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University. Following her university studies, she pursued extensive professional training in acting, attending workshops at the Müjdat Gezen Art Center alongside advanced camera-front acting masterclasses. Dalgıç first gained television industry attention with her role as Asu in the drama series Rüzgarlı Tepe (2024), followed by her performance as Aslı Taner in Arafta (2025). She achieved a significant career breakthrough after joining the main cast of the Kanal D youth drama series Daha 17 (2026). Portraying Sıla—a popular, ambitious, and status-conscious high schooler dreaming of a career in the fashion world—her performance quickly earned widespread social media praise and established her as a standout young talent of her generation.

Ogie Banks

Who owns that incredible voice behind some of the world's greatest characters? It's likely it's Ogie Banks III. As the verbal embodiment of many beloved superheroes and foes, Banks breathes life into some of the worlds most iconic characters on television, anime, film and video games. With over 25 years of experience, he makes every syllable stand out with uniqueness and clarity that keeps fans coming back for more. You can't hold talent back, as Banks has proved time and again. He is a natural entertainer -- he may be best known as a master of dynamic voice acting but has also proven himself a skilled actor, dancer, singer and writer. Ogie Banks is best known for his roles as Clawd Wolf in Monster High and Luke Cage and Miles Morales in Ultimate Spiderman. While his true passion lies in voicing well-known characters (he thrives on the interaction with his co-stars), he has also enthusiastically taken on projects in many well-known franchises such as Naruto, Barbie Dreamhouse Adventures, Stretch Armstrong and the Flex Fighters, Red Dead Redemption II game and more. Banks is always striving to become an even more accomplished voice actor, propelled by the incredible roles he secures. His own interest as a fan of characters such as Spiderman, Naruto, Luke Cage and Stretch Armstrong brings everything he does to a personal level. Expect to see many more great things from this iconic man behind the voice.

José Andrés Puerta

José Ramón Andrés Puerta (born 13 July 1969) is a Spanish chef, and founder of World Central Kitchen (WCK), a non-profit devoted to providing meals in the wake of natural disasters. A Spanish-born and raised cook, he is often credited with bringing the small plates dining concept to America. He owns restaurants in Washington, D.C., Los Angeles, Las Vegas, South Beach, Florida, Orlando, Chicago, and New York City. He was awarded a 2015 National Humanities Medal at a 2016 White House ceremony for his work with World Central Kitchen. In addition, he has received honorary doctorates from Georgetown University, George Washington University, Harvard University, and Tufts University. Description above from the Wikipedia article José Andrés, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Monte Bezell

Monte Bezell is an American actor and producer born and raised in the heart of Brooklyn. Monte believes acting has always been a natural outlet for him. He also has a heavy hand in the producing world. Bezell cut his teeth on the indie film scene creating a slate of culture driven, New York City projects. Financing over half a dozen projects in the last few years, he has been selective when it comes to the films/plays he works on. Monte splits his time between New York City and Los Angeles. Aside from his film career, he is well known for his participation in charitable initiatives.

Rob Levitt

Acclaimed Chef and Butcher Rob Levitt first got his feet wet in the culinary world working as a dishwasher while pursuing a degree in Jazz Performance at the University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana. This introduction to the world of hospitality sparked a new passion in Rob for the restaurant industry. Levitt shifted, to cultivate his skills at the Culinary Institute of America before landing at the Park Avenue Café in Manhattan. After some time, desire to move back to the Midwest got the best of him and Rob relocated to Chicago to work his way through some of the city most popular restaurants including Del Toro, Michelin-Starred North Pond, and acclaimed Italian Eatery 312 Chicago. With incredible experience under his belt, Rob opened his first restaurant with his wife Allison in 2008. After three years of critical acclaim, the duo took the next step and opened The Butcher & Larder, Chicago’s first local, sustainable, whole animal butcher shop. This was Recognized for excellence in its Craft Food & Wine, GQ, The Travel Channel, The Food Network, The Good Food Awards and more. In 2015, Levitt joined Chicago-based Local Foods, to share knowledge and further expand The Butcher & Larder’s offerings with café, retail, and wholesale distribution opportunities. After nearly 20 years of mastering his skill and nine years of butcher experience behind him, Levitt eventually caught the attention of James Beard Award-winning Chef Paul Kahan, landing the coveted role of Head Butcher and Chef of One Off Hospitality’s beloved Publican Quality Meats. Expanding upon Kahan’s signature "snout to tail” approach to butchery, Levitt captains the culinary program at PQM, creating a seasonal menu featuring rustic soups, gourmet salads, and sandwiches, all while mastering an array of natural and organic meat products, house-made sausages and more. Publican Quality Meats remains Chicago’s critically acclaimed butcher shop, neighborhood café, bakery and gourmet market.

The Day After Tomorrow

2004

After paleoclimatologist Jack Hall is largely ignored by UN officials when presenting his environmental concerns about the beginning of a new Ice Age, his research proves true when a superstorm develops, setting off catastrophic natural disasters throughout the world. Trying to get to his son, Sam, who is trapped in New York City with his friend Laura and others, Jack and his crew must travel to get to Sam before it's too late.

Shay Jordan

Shay Jordan demands attention. Standing tall at 5'8" with an all-natural, curvaceous body, long dark hair and sparking eyes she is both gorgeous and innocently exotic. Poised with exquisite Asian and German heritage, and an exotic childhood that included residence in the Philippines, Hawaii and San Diego, Shay is worldly and pragmatic. After high school she tinkered with modeling while she pursued a degree from San Diego Culinary Art School. Today she spends her free time in the kitchen and specializes in French and Asian cuisine. When she's not cooking she loves to dance and is greatly influenced by hip-hop and R&B. Shay describes herself as silly, fun and loyal.

Tanya Jade

Tanya started acting as the result of a friendly dare, which brought out natural instincts for the craft and she hasn’t looked back. Since starting in 2014 she has been cast in over twenty-five films, two television series, six theatre productions, plus various commercials and music videos. Most recently, All Joking Aside, directed by Shannon Kohli (Supergirl, ShadowHunters, Van Helsing, You, Motherland) Cinequest New Visions Award Winner and Soccer Mom Madam on Lifetime, directed by Kevin Fair. Her first solo-written/directed short film, Wallpaper, is currently entering the festival circuit. She made her commercial Directing Debut with the Winter Arts Festival TV commercial for the City of Perth, which she also wrote, choreographed and performed in. Her multicultural heritage and diverse upbringing allows Tanya to play a broad spectrum of roles and appeal to a wide range of audiences. Since discovering this passion, Tanya has submerged herself into acting courses and a magnitude of training around the world. In her endless quest for continuous improvement, she completed Atlantic Acting School's Summer Intensive Program in New York and has been recently honing her skills with renowned coach, Andrew McIlroy. Tanya has a strong background in dance, she speaks Chinese (Mandarin) and some Spanish, is an advanced scuba diver, freediver, rides a motorbike, is highly adaptable and also trains in stunts. Her strong work ethic and enthusiasm ensures her utmost dedication to every role.

Sanai Victoria

Sanai Victoria is an American actress and voice actor from Los Angeles, California. She started winning Miss California titles in natural pageants at age six, and later transitioned to acting, booking national commercials. Victoria has had supporting roles in shows like Black-ish and Girl Meets World, and a supporting role in the 2017 Lifetime remake of Beaches.

Georgia Meacham

Cast · Known for Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw

Georgia Meacham is a British Actress. Born in Hertfordshire but spent 9 years growing up in Southern Spain. It was obvious early on how natural her talents were for the Arts when she started at her local Theatre School, where she trained in dance too. She studied English and Linguistics at Queen Mary University in London, England, where she attained a BA Honours degree. She dived into the world of Modelling and after a successful career then decided to go back to her main passion Acting.

Margaret Ford

Margaret Ford (born Margaret McClure Campbell, 1916 - 2010) was South African-born Australian stage and screen actress. From a very early age Margaret was a natural per- former. As a plucky child of four, she would demand to stand on a table and recite in front of the class at the local school, which was run by her uncle. At six, she took up dancing and decided to pursue a career on the stage. After completing school, Margaret trained as a speech teacher and in 1939 travelled to England to study acting at Citizen House Theatre in Bath. When World War II began, Margaret returned to South Africa and became a military nurse. For five years she served in South Africa, Egypt and Italy. As a legacy of her work as a military nurse, Margaret never fails to march in the Anzac Day parade every year. While serving in Egypt, Margaret met the late Frederich James Ford whom she married in 1947. Margaret moved to Perth, her husband's home, and quickly grew to love Western Australia. Although Margaret visited South Africa on occasions, Perth has remained her home. Her only son, Richard, was born in 1952. Margaret's first professional appearance was in Emlyn Williams' The Corn is Green for Company of Four productions. She also performed in nine other plays for the same company including Noel Coward's Hay Fever (1951), Mary Chase's Harvey (1952), Shakespeare's Richard III (1953) and Jean Anouilh's Ring Round the Moon (1954). Margaret has also done an extensive amount of film and television work, including the films Fran (1985) and Shame (1988), three series of Ship to Shore for Barron Films, as well as the children's television series The Adventures of Bush Patrol.

Ginger Gonzaga

Ginger Gonzaga is an American actress and comedian known for her vibrant personality and versatile performances across film and television. She was born on May 17, 1984, in Pennsylvania, USA. Gonzaga's career in entertainment began with her comedic talents, performing as a stand-up comedian in various comedy clubs. Her natural comedic timing and wit soon caught the attention of casting directors, leading her to transition into the world of acting. Gonzaga gained recognition for her role as Christy on the television series "Mixology" (2014), where she showcased her comedic chops and charm. She followed up with notable appearances in popular shows such as "Togetherness" (2015-2016) and "I'm Dying Up Here" (2017-2018), further establishing herself as a talented actress in the industry. In addition to her television work, Gonzaga has also appeared in a range of films. She starred in the independent comedy "Teddy Bears" (2013) and had supporting roles in movies such as "Dean" (2016) and "The Disaster Artist" (2017). Her ability to bring depth and authenticity to her characters has been widely praised by audiences and critics alike. Gonzaga's talent extends beyond acting, as she has also ventured into writing and producing. She co-wrote and starred in the short film "Serial Dater" (2016), which received positive reviews and further demonstrated her creativity and versatility. Beyond her professional accomplishments, Gonzaga is also known for her activism and social engagement. She has been involved in various charitable endeavors, advocating for causes such as animal welfare and mental health awareness.

Sidney Kean

Sidney John Kean was born on October 1 1950 in London, UK. Sidney's career has spanned over five decades and has included extensive work in the theatre, most recently in the acclaimed productions of Girl From The North Country at The Gielgud Theatre, London directed by Conor Mcpherson, and The Berberian Sound Studio at The Donmar Warehouse, London directed by Tom Scutt, cinema, television and radio. Naturally, he is equally at home in all these different fields. He is especially gifted at picking up accents and dialects from around this country and the rest of the world and making them sound natural and native. It was in the Reps and National Tours that he learn't the art of "deliberately staying there, watching and listening to other performers". It is often said that the best Actors are the ones that listen... Sidney is a past master at this art. He has superb comic timing as well as magnetic stage presence. He is also a breeze to work with! Sidney has numerous credits to his CV, has been performing professionally all his life and has excelled at theatrical roles as diverse as Agatha Christie to Shakespeare, lighthearted comedy to dark tragedy, experimental performance art to pantomime, musical Theatre to farce, serious television and film drama to Children's Theatre. His work has led to him travelling extensively nationally and globally and has worked with perhaps some of the finest Actors and Directors of his generation including Rod Steiger and Sir Lawrence Olivier.

Arica Himmel

Cast · Known for Protector, The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins

Arica Himmel is a young and promising actor known for her talent and captivating presence on screen. Born on February 23, 2005, in New York City, Himmel quickly made her mark in the entertainment industry. She gained prominence with her role as the young Rainbow Johnson in the television series "Mixed-ish." Himmel's portrayal showcased her natural talent and garnered praise for her performance, establishing her as a rising star in the acting world. Her potential and dedication hint at a bright future ahead in the entertainment industry.

Mike O'Hearn

If you want to meet a real-life super hero, Michael O'Hearn is the closest human alive that fits that description.. A Four-time Mr. Universe, O'Hearn has graced the covers of over 470 magazines worldwide earning him the title of 7-time Fitness Male Model of the Year and putting that title in retirement. O'Hearn is a champion with a resume a mile long. You can see him as Team Captain Titan in American Gladiators. In addition to 4-time Mr. Natural Universe titles, O'Hearn is also a 4-time Power Lifting Champion, and Iron Warrior: Decathlon of Strength Strongman Champion. He is a well-rounded athlete with a background in natural bodybuilding, strongman, power lifting, and martial arts. Women around the world will recognize O'Hearn as the cover model for Topaz romance novels. A life-long proponent of the natural approach to bodybuilding and life, O'Hearn authored "Proven Techniques for Drug Free Bodybuilders" to inspire and teach the next generation of weightlifters and bodybuilders that you can achieve success without the use of enhancers such as steroids or growth hormones. Known as the fittest couple in America, O'Hearn has teamed up with Miss Fitness California and Miss Tri-Fitness World Champion, Sherlyn Roy, to create S.H.I.F.T.I.N.G.-Serious High Intensity Fitness Training Integrating Nutritional Guidelines for their high profile clients of Hollywood executives and heavy hitters. O'Hearn, grew up on a farm in Kirkland, WA and comes from a large family of 9 siblings of which he is the youngest of 5 boys. He began competing in bodybuilding at the age of 15 when he won the Teenage Washington State competition. In college O'Hearn was a 3-time All State Defensive Tackle and All American football player. O'Hearn is tackling writing, producing, and directing his own movie about a character who discovers he is a superhero. O'Hearn has a leading role in National Lampoon's TV-The Movie. Other films include Barbarian and Keeper of Time. Upcoming film projects due to be released in Spring 2008 include Tumblers and Captain Ultimate.

Wyatt Smith

Editor · Known for 300: Rise of an Empire, Doctor Strange, Narnia: The Magician's Nephew

Wyatt Smith (born November 12, 1974) is an American editor. Born in New York City, Smith's early career began in the music world. In the early 1990s, he began working at Sony Music Studios in New York. Coming from a musical background — his father was a roadie — he gained early exposure to entertainment production. Over time, he built a reputation cutting live concerts, music videos, and music‑related documentaries for high‑profile artists. In 2006, he edited the television special Tony Bennett: An American Classic — directed by Rob Marshall — for which he was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Picture Editing for a Special (Single or Multi‑Camera). That collaboration with Marshall would prove pivotal for Smith's transition into feature films. Smith's first major feature‑film credit came in 2009 with the musical film Nine, co‑edited with Claire Simpson. That same film earned him a nomination for the Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Editing. Over the following years, Smith became known for editing a broad range of high-profile films. His credits include Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (2011), Thor: The Dark World (2013), 300: Rise of an Empire (2014), and Doctor Strange (2016). In 2014, he edited the musical-fantasy film Into the Woods, directed by Rob Marshall. For his work on that film, he was nominated for the ACE Eddie Awards (Best Edited Feature Film – Comedy or Musical) by the American Cinema Editors. He also edited Harriet (2019), a biographical drama about Harriet Tubman. Throughout his career, Smith has spoken about how his background in music and his work on concerts and music videos helped shape his editing style — especially when working on musicals. He has described how, on a project like Into the Woods, he needed to balance song, dialogue, character, and pacing in a way that felt natural and emotionally honest.