Asia
Asia is a TV show on BBC1. A continent steeped in beauty and intrigue. From the polar wilderness of Siberia to the coral seas of the Indian Ocean, revealing the breathtaking variety of Asia's wildest places. The program has been available since 2026. A total of 7 episodes have been broadcast, most recently in July 2026.
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How animals survive when the northern half of Asia is transformed by snow and ice each year. Featuring footage of Himalayan wolves and the red-crowned crane.
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1:00:00David Attenborough introduces the wildlife of Asia's mountains, from elephants living in high altitude tea plantations, to gathering of swifts in Thailand's caves.
1:00:09Documentary focusing on the oceans that surround the continent's coastline, which are home to more than 60 per cent of the world's marine species.
1:20:00The series concludes with a look at the work of people striving to protect Asia's endangered wildlife, and what routes conservation could take in the future.
1:20:00A look at the vast, arid lands in the heart of Asia. These deserts and dry grasslands are so hostile that they push life to the limit. The animals that live here are some of the earth's toughest.
1:20:00Footage of animals in Asia that live at extremely close quarters with people, from tigers making a home in town to elephants stopping traffic for food.
1:00:00David Attenborough narrates footage of the wildlife of Asia's forests, including Bengal tigers, greater one-horned rhinos, purple frogs and orangutans.