Natural World Facts, FAQ & Common Questions
1983 · BBC Two · Status: Ended · Rated: TV-PG
Frequently Asked Questions About Natural World
Direct, verified answers to the most common queries regarding episodes, renewals, watch order, and streaming availability.
How many seasons and episodes does Natural World have?
Natural World has 39 seasons and 543 total episodes, spanning from its premiere on October 30, 1983 to March 20, 2020.
Is Natural World renewed, ended, or canceled?
Natural World has concluded its run and is officially ended.
How long does it take to binge watch Natural World?
It takes 68h 20m (4100 minutes) to watch the complete run of Natural World. At a standard pace of 2 hours per day, you will finish the entire series in approximately 35 days. Not realistic for a 48-hour weekend. At 68.3 total hours, watching at a healthy 2 hours per day will take approximately 35 days.
Where can you stream or watch Natural World?
Natural World is available for streaming on Britbox Apple TV Channel, BritBox, BBC Select Apple Tv channel. Availability may vary by regional territory, subscription tier, and digital purchase availability.
What is the official age rating for Natural World?
Natural World has an official content rating of TV-PG.
Who are the lead actors in Natural World?
The primary ensemble cast includes David Attenborough as Narrator (voice) (age 100), Barry Paine as Narrator, Juliet Stevenson as Narrator (voice) (age 69), Andrew Sachs as Self - Narrator (voice) (age 86 (deceased)).
Ensemble Cast & Current Ages
Lead cast members, their character identities, and current ages calculated from official biographical records:
| Actor | Character | Current Age |
|---|---|---|
| David Attenborough | Narrator (voice) | 100 |
| Barry Paine | Narrator | – |
| Juliet Stevenson | Narrator (voice) | 69 |
| Andrew Sachs | Self - Narrator (voice) | 86 (deceased) |
| John Hannah | Narrator (voice) | 64 |
| John Shrapnel | Narrator | 77 (deceased) |
| Ian Holm | Narrator | 88 (deceased) |
| Tim Pigott-Smith | Narrator | 70 (deceased) |
Editorial Verification & Sources
All production facts, air dates, cast credentials, and streaming metadata for Natural World are compiled from official broadcaster archives, TMDB, and Wikidata records. Last verified on September 26, 2026.