Naturewatch, a new video podcast aimed at delivering content about British nature and wildlife, arrives on BBC Two—home to the storied Springwatch brand—BBC iPlayer and BBC Sounds this fall.
Springwatch will return in May 2027 for three weeks. Winterwatch will not be continuing. Naturewatch is produced by BBC Studios Natural History Unit.
“Nature never stops—and neither should we,” said Jack Bootle, head of commissioning for specialist factual at the BBC. “Every week, Naturewatch will give Springwatch fans—and all wildlife lovers—a new way to stay connected to the natural world, whether that’s on TV, iPlayer or Sounds. The BBC is committed to celebrating British nature across all our platforms, and we hope this new series will encourage audiences to fall in love with the natural world around them. By expanding the Watches brand, we are making the BBC’s brilliant natural history content even more accessible.”
“People are passionate about British wildlife,” added Jonny Keeling, the head of BBC Studios Natural History Unit. “We want to create a space for everyone to come together and share inspiring stories from the natural world in their area. This new podcast offers a chance to showcase extraordinary wildlife in an ever-changing seasonal landscape. We are thrilled to have this opportunity to build an even wider community of nature lovers.”
Jonathan Kanagasooriam, managing editor for podcast strategy and video at BBC Sounds, noted, “Bringing Naturewatch to BBC Sounds is an exciting next step for one of the BBC’s most distinctive and valued nature brands. It gives us the opportunity to connect with audiences in the ways they increasingly want to watch and listen through our growing video podcast offer, while bringing people together around a shared love of the natural world. The bonus episodes on Sounds will create a rich, accessible space for nature fans to connect with the natural world, wherever they are.”
