---
title: "Wild at Heart"
year: 2006
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/wild-at-heart-2006"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 1193
imdb_id: "tt0757127"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 8
episodes_count: 65
runtime_minutes: 60
community_rating: 7.4
vote_count: 14
content_rating: "TV-PG"
---

# Wild at Heart (2006) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/wild-at-heart-2006

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Wild at Heart is a television series first released in 2006. Catalogued under Drama. Produced and broadcast by ITV1. Current status: Ended. Spans 8 seasons and 65 tracked episodes.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A family leaves England to build a wildlife sanctuary in South Africa."

### Why Watch
- Shows a veterinary family adapting to a new continent
- Highlights wildlife conservation themes
- Features British drama storytelling

### Caveats & Content Note
- Pacing may feel slow for viewers seeking fast action
- Tone & Suitability: The series is a TV‑PG drama suitable for most audiences, with mild thematic content.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: drama, family, nature, emigration, conservation

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | UP Faith & Family Apple TV Channel, MyOutdoor TV Amazon Channel, UP Faith & Family Amazon Channel | Plex, Plex Channel | None |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Sky Go, AcornTV Amazon Channel, Acorn TV Apple TV | Plex | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Plex | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Plex | None |

## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 44
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 11 (25%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 33 (75%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: Ashley Pharoah
- **Networks / Studios**: ITV1

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Stephen Tompkinson** as *Danny Trevanion*
- **Deon Stewardson** as *Anders Du Plessis*
- **Hayley Mills** as *Caroline Du Plessis*
- **Rafaella Hutchinson** as *Olivia Adams*
- **Nomsa Xaba** as *Nomsa Nguni*
- **Thapelo Mokoena** as *Cedric Fatani*
- **Abigail Kubeka** as *Mother Fatani*
- **Lucy-Jo Hudson** as *Rosie Gifthold*
- **Megan Martell** as *Charlotte Collins*
- **Atandwa Kani** as *Thabo*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the basic premise of Wild at Heart?
The Trevanion family emigrates from Britain to South Africa to establish an animal reserve.

### Q: Who created the series?
It was created by Ashley Pharoah.

### Q: What profession does the main character have?
The series centers on a veterinary surgeon and his family.

### Q: From which city does the family relocate?
They move from Bristol in England.

### Q: What genre and rating does the show have?
It is a British drama series with a TV‑PG rating.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Wild at Heart — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/1193)
- [Wild at Heart (British TV series)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wild_at_Heart_(British_TV_series))

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*