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23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Prince William Launches ‘Guardians' Docuseries on Rangers on BBC Earth Digital Platforms
Prince William is launching Guardians, a six-part docuseries on rangers and the important work they do to protect nature as 'unsung heroes,' on BBC Earth digital platforms Friday. The brainchild of the royal who has also voiced the trailer for the show and the introductions to individual episodes is available on the BBC Earth YouTube channel and its social channels, all part of BBC Studios Digital Brands, a division of the BBC Studios commercial arm of the U.K. public broadcaster. More from The Hollywood Reporter Cannes: Hasan Hadi's 'The President's Cake' Wins Directors' Fortnight Audience Award Titan Submersible Implosion Examined in Trailer for Netflix Doc 'The OceanGate Disaster' Cannes: Mubi Buys Wagner Moura-Starring 'The Secret Agent' for U.K., India, Most of Latin America The first episode of the series, from Prince William and his Royal Foundation's United for Wildlife program and co-produced with studio Zandland, is available Friday, with new episodes being released weekly. The show 'seeks to redefine our understanding of rangers and the protectors of nature, driving recognition and pride in the vital yet unseen work they do to protect our planet,' BBC Studios said. 'As a digital-first series, each 6–10-minute episode offers exclusive access and first-hand accounts of the lives of rangers and nature protectors as they urgently work to conserve biodiversity and ecosystems,' according to a synopsis. 'We encounter incredible individuals who make huge sacrifices to safeguard the planet's most threatened environments. From the snowy mountains of the Himalayas to the remote rainforests of Brazil, the series is filmed in some of the most breathtaking yet challenging locations that the Guardians call home, with each episode highlighting the pivotal role of these inspirational individuals.' Prince William highlighted that he has had 'the privilege of meeting a number of rangers throughout my life and have seen firsthand the vital work they do. Yet their stories are often overlooked or misunderstood.' He added: 'The reality is that protecting our natural world has become one of the most dangerous jobs on the planet. We need to understand and recognize nature's guardians and the critical work they do.' The royal also emphasized: 'The rangers we meet in this series are an inspiration to us all. Every day, they take huge risks as nature's front line of defense, standing between poachers and endangered species, supporting sustainable human-animal coexistence and fighting habitat loss. As they work to protect our oceans, our forests, our plains, our mountains and biodiversity, they are also educating, community building and furthering science. These are the unsung heroes — the true guardians of the natural world, defending nature and the future of the planet for all of us.' BBC Studios Digital Brands said BBC Earth YouTube and its social channels reach a global audience of more than 13 million subscribers. 'As one of the world's leading destinations for premium factual content, the digital channel provides an ideal platform to showcase Guardians and connect viewers with powerful, real-world stories,' it said. Highlighted Jasmine Dawson, senior vp digital at BBC Studios: 'This series reflects BBC Studios Digital Brands' commitment to making vital, global stories accessible to everyone, and it aligns with our mission to tell meaningful, purpose-driven stories that spark conversation.' Here is a closer look at what to expect in the six episodes of Guardians. Central African Republic and the Dzanga-Sangha protected area: The episode follows a reformed poacher who now dedicates his life to protecting the wildlife he once hunted. The Himalayas, India, high in the Spiti Valley: How 'rangers are working to bring co-existence between the snow leopards, known as 'Ghosts of the Himalayas,' and local communities,' is at the heart of this episode. Mexico's Sea of Cortez: Featuring what was once called 'the world's aquarium,' this episode tells the story of a reformed illegal fisherman now working to protect the threatened ecosystem. Kruger National Park in South Africa: 'Teams work round the clock to protect, rescue and rehabilitate critically endangered rhinos, which face daily poaching threats.' Sri Lanka: Veterinary experts work tirelessly here to rehabilitate elephants, leopards and other wildlife, while balancing patrolling duties and mitigating human-elephant conflicts. Caru Indigenous Land in Brazil: This episode puts a spotlight on 'the community-led fight to protect their homes whilst combating illegal wildlife crimes happening on their doorstep.' Best of The Hollywood Reporter 'The Studio': 30 Famous Faces Who Play (a Version of) Themselves in the Hollywood-Based Series 22 of the Most Shocking Character Deaths in Television History A 'Star Wars' Timeline: All the Movies and TV Shows in the Franchise
BBC News
10-03-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
BBC Studios unearths new Bluey treasure for global audience
A Bluey digital short called 'Archaeology' is being made available globally for the first time on Official Bluey YouTube and The digital short, which was part of the first set of 20 Bluey Shorts commissioned by BBC Studios Digital Brands in 2021, stars Bluey's dad Bandit, an archaeologist, as he hosts a talk on an archaeological discovery from a bygone era. The footage digs into Bandit's professional life offering a chance to see Bluey's beloved dad in a whole new light. 'Archaeology' was first released on Bluey Facebook in April 2022 just for Australian followers. As Bandit has since evolved internationally to become one of the best loved dads on TV, BBC Studios Digital Brands has now made 'Archaeology' available to watch on Official Bluey YouTube and for the first time. 'Archaeology' was shown for the first time to an audience outside of Australia at SXSW Austin, USA by BBC Studios CEO Brands and Licensing, Nicki Sheard on the 8th March. Fans all around the world are now also able to discover this hidden gem, with a running time of 1 minute and 36 seconds, for themselves. The release comes after a wave of exciting Bluey news as BBC Studios and Ludo Studio announced not long ago that there was a movie in the works, expected to hit screens in 2027, with global distribution by the Walt Disney Company. Plus, the Bluey Digital Brands team won the Best YouTube Channel and the Best Web/App Series – Branded for Bluey Book Reads recently at Kidscreen Awards 2025. A second series of Bluey Book Reads is landing on Official Bluey YouTube and later this year, with the full star-studded line-up to be revealed soon. Last year, it was revealed by Nielsen that Bluey was the No.1 most-watched series on streaming in 2024 among total viewers in the U.S., with nearly 56 billion minutes watched (930M hours). Bluey is also the #1 kids show on CBeebies/iPlayer and Disney+ in the UK . Further digital original content and partnerships are in the pipeline and will be announced in due course. - ENDS - For more information, please contact and Notes to editors About Bluey The series follows Bluey, a loveable, inexhaustible, Blue Heeler dog, who lives with her Mum, Dad and her little sister, Bingo. Bluey uses her limitless energy to play games that unfold in unpredictable and hilarious ways, bringing her family and the whole neighbourhood into her world of fun. Bluey is created and written by Joe Brumm and produced by Emmy® Award-winning Ludo Studio for ABC KIDS (Australia) and co-commissioned by ABC Children's and BBC Studios Kids & Family. Financed in association with Screen Australia, Bluey is proudly 100% created, written, animated, and post produced in Brisbane Queensland, Australia, with funding from the Queensland Government through Screen Queensland and the Australian Government. BBC Studios Kids & Family hold the global distribution and merchandise rights. In Australia, the show is broadcast on ABC. The series airs and streams to U.S. and global audiences (outside of Australia, New Zealand and China) across Disney Channel, Disney Jr. and Disney+ through a global broadcasting deal between BBC Studios Kids & Family and Disney Branded Television. Source: Nielsen Media Research 1/1/24-12/29/24; Bluey streaming claim based on hours streamed through Streaming Content Ratings, Live Time Spent Viewing across all episodes of series captured by Nielsen. Source: TechEdge / Barb data / FY 24 About Ludo Studio Ludo Studio is a BAFTA, multi-Emmy®, Logie and Peabody award-winning Australian studio and one of TIME's Most Influential Companies of 2024, that creates and produces original scripted drama, animation and digital stories that are authored by incredible local talent, distributed globally and loved by audiences everywhere. About BBC Studios Brands & Licensing The BBC Studios Brands & Licensing division is the driving force in extending BBC Studios IP through innovative brand extensions, fostering deep fan engagement worldwide. Partnering our iconic brands - including Doctor Who and Bluey - with the world's biggest brands, promoters, and publishers, ignites the imagination of fans and creates memorable brand-fame moments. Our diverse portfolio spans consumer products, live entertainment, gaming, and publishing, while BBC Studios Digital drives over 1 billion views per month, offering advertising and branded content opportunities. Supported by award-winning teams, we focus on finding visionary opportunities to enhance global brand impact and digital growth. About BBC Studios The main commercial arm of BBC Commercial Ltd, BBC Studios generated revenues in the last year of £1.8 billion and a third consecutive year of profits of over £200 million. Able to take an idea seamlessly from thought to screen and beyond, the business is built on two operating areas: the Content Studio, which produces, invests and distributes content globally and Media & Streaming, with BBC branded channels, services including and BritBox International and joint ventures in the UK and internationally. The business made more than 2,800 hours of award-winning British programmes last year for a wide selection of public service and commercial broadcasters and platforms, both in the UK and across the globe. Its content is internationally recognised across a broad range of genres and specialisms, and includes world-famous brands like Strictly Come Dancing/Dancing with the Stars, the Planet series, Bluey and Doctor Who. BBC Studios | Website | Press Office | Twitter | LinkedIn | Instagram |
