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Insiders said a sixth episode of the new series was pulled over fears of a political backlash but the BBC says it was only five episodes long.

Saving Our Wild Isles is produced by Silverback, commissioned by WWF, National Trust and RSPB, and will be available on iPlayer. This is a separate film to the series, created by Silverback, WWF, National Trust and RSPB. An Open University spokesperson said: "We are proud to lend our academic expertise and co-produce Wild Isles with the BBC which consists of five episodes. It will be narrated by the [veteran broadcaster](https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/all-about/david-attenborough) and air for five episodes. A spokesperson from the BBC replied: "This is totally inaccurate, there is no sixth episode. A further instalment called Save Our Wild Isles will also be broadcast separately on BBC iPlayer at a later date. The BBC has hit back against claims that it scrapped an episode of Sir David Attenborough's new series Wild Isles. Saving Our Wild Isles is a separate film inspired by the series that was commissioned by the RSPB and WWF and does not have input from the Open University." A joint statement from WWF, the RSPB and the National Trust said: “Saving Our Wild Isles, which the Guardian article is referring to, is a complementary documentary to the Wild Isles TV series. "We have acquired a separate film for iPlayer from the RSPB and WWF and Silverback Films about people working to preserve and restore the biodiversity of the British Isles." Wild Isles is – and always was – a five-part series and does not shy away from The Guardian previously reported Friday that the show was intended as a sixth episode to the Wild Isles series and that it had been pulled to avoid criticism from

A Guardian report claimed that the sixth episode of Wild Isles had been pulled to avoid criticism from Tory MPs and right-wing newspapers.

A joint statement from WWF, the RSPB and the National Trust, said: "Saving Our Wild Isles, which the Guardian article is referring to, is a complementary documentary to the Wild Isles TV series. An Open University spokesperson said: "We are proud to lend our academic expertise and co-produce Wild Isles with the BBC which consists of five episodes. Regarding Save Our Wild Isles, a spokesperson from the BBC said: "This is totally inaccurate, there is no sixth episode. However, Guardian article on Friday afternoon claimed that a sixth episode of the Wild Isles series, called Save Our Wild Isles, had been pulled to avoid criticism from Tory MPs and right-wing newspapers. The Guardian said BBC insiders had claimed the corporation was bowing to pressure from lobbying groups by broadcasting it only online. It has been funded by nature charities WWF and the RSPB with support from the Open University, and produced by Silverback Films, who are behind many landmark BBC nature shows.

Several of the broadcaster's regular sports presenters have stepped back in solidarity with Lineker after he was suspended over a controversial tweet ...

It is also understood to include some examples of rewilding, a concept that has been controversial in some right-wing circles. Laura Howard, who produced the programme and used to work at the BBC’s Natural History Unit, told the 'Guardian': “I think the facts speak for themselves. ‘Wild Isles’ is – and always was – a five-part series and does not shy away from environmental content,” the BBC statement said.

The BBC has announced that they will only air the episode of Sir David Attenborough's new show on BBC iPlayer over rightwing backlash fear.

"And it is undeniable, we are incredibly nature-depleted. [Wild Isles](http://www.newsshopper.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/23362612.bbc-wild-isles-watch-trailer-david-attenboroughs-new-series/) and will look at the beauty of nature within the British Isles. The new show was partly funded by charities WWF and RSPB but the sixth episode will not be aired on primetime TV. [Attenborough](http://www.newsshopper.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/23366398.david-attenborough-kept-away-birds-wild-isles-avian-flu/) with five episodes scheduled on a primetime slot. [Attenborough’s](http://www.newsshopper.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/20680576.camila-cabello-hans-zimmer-release-song-david-attenboroughs-bbc-frozen-planet-ii/) cancellation comes after news that Match of the Day presenter Gary Lineker would be stepping back from his role following comments he made on the new immigration bill. It comes after the presenter and environmentalist new series show themes of destruction of the natural world, seeing the BBC concerned about backlash from Tory politicians and the rightwing press, according to

The British media behemoth was sharply criticized for the reported move.

Dozens of local people alerted the Wild Isles documentary film crew when they saw killer whales.

"If you want to see orcas, you need the help of everyone else. "So you stand a good chance of seeing them. "The orcas spent about an hour and a half just drifting next to the boat. "It was amazing because it got too dark to film and we just turned the engine off and sat there. "After filming the orcas all day on a boat, we decided to stay with them through the night," said Richard. He said: "A lot of the killer whales we see around Shetland, we know the pods, we've known them for years, we know what members there are.

Dozens of local people alerted the Wild Isles documentary film crew when they saw killer whales.

"If you want to see orcas, you need the help of everyone else. "So you stand a good chance of seeing them. "The orcas spent about an hour and a half just drifting next to the boat. "It was amazing because it got too dark to film and we just turned the engine off and sat there. "After filming the orcas all day on a boat, we decided to stay with them through the night," said Richard. He said: "A lot of the killer whales we see around Shetland, we know the pods, we've known them for years, we know what members there are.

Wild Isles is a wonderful celebration of the natural riches of the British Isles. Plus: a cuttingly funny takes on Molière's classic play, Tartuffe.

His pulp fiction author Holly Martins finds himself in one of his wild west plots when he arrives in the city to discover his old friend, Harry Lime, has just died. It features one of the most distinctive cameos in cinema from Welles, but it’s really Cotten’s film. Written by Goodness Gracious Me’s Anil Gupta and Richard Pinto, here’s a recording of the cuttingly funny adaptation of Molière’s classic Tartuffe put on by the RSC in 2018. In the second episode of this documentary, “America’s dad” continues to gain the love and trust of audiences in the 70s through hugely popular kids’ educational shows such as Picture Pages and Fat Albert. There’s an appropriately funereal mood for this last ever episode, as the cryptic crossword-loving Morse (Shaun Evans) investigates a number of unusual death notices in the Oxford Mail, leading him to a local undertaker’s and some moody reflections on mortality. Over five beautiful episodes, the 96-year-old shows off the natural riches of the British Isles and the role they play in the survival of species across the world.

Shetlanders have assisted filming crews with capturing the elusive killer whales for a new series to air on the BBC tonight.

[Sightings of whales](https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/tag/orcas/) are well documented in the Scottish Orca Catalogue using “citizen science” to help keep track. [whale-watching](https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/highlands-islands/4941082/shetland-pod-orcas-close-encounter/) and experiences a boom in the summer during June and July when they hunt for seals who are pupping along the shore. “However, the way we are able to understand their movements is down to people living on the islands and having an interest in whales and dolphins. “The killer whale is ultimately the top predator, it’s number one, but they also give you a real sense of the health of the sea, so if you have good healthy populations of top predators then that means the sea has to be in good condition with lots of prey. He said: “It’s really important to protect these species as they are the mega-fauna of the sea. Filming crews spent weeks, over three years, documenting killer whales using the vast network of Shetlanders who alert them to sightings around the coast.

The broadcaster denied one of Sir David Attenborough's episodes from his new series was pulled over concern it would anger certain viewers.

[ David Attenborough](/latest/david-attenborough) explore the beauty of British wildlife. “The BBC acquired this film for iPlayer at the start of this year.” “It was not until the end of 2021 that the two charities commissioned Silverback Films to make a film for them that celebrates the extraordinary work of people fighting to restore nature in Britain and Ireland. Although the director of Silverback Films and the executive producer of Wild Isles Alastair Fothergill revealed the Saving Our Wild Isles feature was acquired by the BBC for iPlayer only. ‘We have acquired a separate film for iPlayer from the RSPB and WWF and Silverback Films about people working to preserve and restore the biodiversity of the British Isles. It’s believed the decision to axe the episode from airing was down to fear of backlash from Conservative politicians and the right-wing press, which has angered the programme-makers.

The BBC on Saturday is dealing with a deepening row as it emerged that it decided not to broadcast an episode narrated by world-famous conservationist Sir ...

It has now been forced to strongly deny a report in 'The Guardian’ newspaper that said a sixth episode of the Attenborough-narrated ‘Wild Isles’ series will not be broadcast over political concerns. It is also understood to include some examples of rewilding, a concept that has been controversial in some right-wing circles. Several of the broadcaster's regular sports presenters have stepped back in solidarity with former England captain and TV pundit Lineker after he was suspended over a controversial tweet related to the government’s migration policy.

EXCLUSIVE: David Attenborough is possibly the best-known naturalist as well as a national treasure. Despite being 96, he is still putting his passion to ...

"The British Isles are globally important for nature. [BBC](/latest/bbc) series, [Sir David Attenborough's](/latest/david-attenborough) Wild Isles, will see the iconic presenter looking at nature closer to home. "I first worked with David back in 1987 and it felt a great privilege to be in the field with him again." Speaking to Express.co.uk and other media, BBC producer Alastair Fothergill talked about David's "enthusiasm" for the first-of-its-kind series. Despite being 96, he is still putting his passion to good use and creating spectacular documentaries. "I was very fortunate to travel around the country directing the pieces to camera with Sir David Attenborough," he remarked.

Other animals living on Skomer Island include the Skomer vole and the island is a national nature reserve, a Site of Special Scientific Interest and a Special ...

Cardigan Bay will also feature in the fifth episode which is expected to air on Sunday, April 9. The Severn Estuary will feature in the fifth episode which is expected to air on Sunday, April 9. Home to much wildlife and animals the area is looked after by the Cardigan Bay Special Area of Conservation. The island is surrounded by a marine nature reserve and is managed by the Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales. [Pembrokeshire ](https://www.walesonline.co.uk/all-about/pembrokeshire)coast might look unsuspecting to the naked eye but Skomer Island is full of fascinating wildlife. You can keep up to date with the latest Sarah Kessell, CEO of the Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales spoke about what it was like to welcome Sir David to the island. Although we are not sure what animals or wildlife David is looking at while exploring the Severn Estuary, we are sure it will be an interesting watch. There will be five one-hour episodes in the series, which will begin on Sunday, March 12 on [David Attenborough](https://www.walesonline.co.uk/all-about/david-attenborough) is back with a new natural history documentary series that was partly filmed in Wales. We've rounded up the stunning Welsh locations that feature in David's new series. Locations in the new show include some amazing Welsh locations which truly show off the beauty of our country and the incredible wildlife that calls Wales home.

The episode will feature new behaviour from killer whales hunting seals, golden eagles scavenging in mountains, puffins chased by greedy gulls and sinister ...

“I want the audience to come away with a sense of pride and hope for the future too. At the same time, I hope they will recognise how fragile and precious it is.” Despite Britain and Ireland’s rich and varied habitats, Sir David will highlight that it is among the most-depleted in the world and asks how we can restore our wild isles for future generations. He will sign off from Skomer Island at the end of the Ocean episode. The series was filmed over course of three years. I also have a personal passion for our natural history. The episode will feature new behaviour from killer whales hunting seals, golden eagles scavenging in mountains, puffins chased by greedy gulls and sinister plants holding unsuspecting insects hostage. I think that people will be surprised by the wildlife on their own doorsteps and amazed by the behaviour. Series producer and bafta award-winning filmmaker Hilary Jeffkins said: “I hope that after watching this series our audience will be wowed by the wildlife and spectacular places in Britain and Ireland but also that they get a strong sense of how fragmented and fragile they are. Sir David will appear in Richmond Park to introduce the Woodland episode; a hay meadow in Dorset for Grassland; a chalk stream in Wiltshire for Freshwater and a green bridge on the Pembrokeshire Coast to introduce Ocean. It will also show the biggest colony of northern gannets in the world migrating to the east coast of Scotland, and barnacle geese travelling to the west coast attempting to avoid the white-tailed eagle. Broadcaster and naturalist Sir David, 96, will appear on Old Harry Rocks in Dorset to introduce the first episode – titled Our Precious Isles – and will explain why Britain and Ireland are critical for the survival of species across the globe.

What time does Wild Isles start and what is the new David Attenborough series about? Here's what you need to know as show is released on BBC.

‘Nature in our islands will prove just as spectacular as anywhere else on the planet, but it is increasingly fragile. Wild Isles begins tonight at 7pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. [ supposed to be a sixth episode ](https://metro.co.uk/2023/03/10/david-attenborough-wild-isles-ep-pulled-from-bbc-over-backlash-fears-18422027/)that was dropped. There are five episodes in total of Wild Isles, with the second episode – titled Woodland – due to air next Sunday on March 19 at 7pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. [ concerns for his wellbeing due to the spread of avian fl](https://metro.co.uk/2023/03/07/david-attenborough-makers-of-bbc-doc-were-nervous-over-bird-flu-risk-18396536/)u and his close proximity to birds. The first episode is called Our Precious Isles and will explore ‘the wildlife that exists in our unique landscapes, from the micro world of bumblebees to the high-speed life of the kingfisher’.

The filming didn't go off without a hitch - with one arrest made of someone breaching an order - but locals were delighted to see him.

A request by smart to have Sir David in court as a witness was rejected by District Judge Layton, who said it was "not necessary". Legal issues aside, the filming day was a source of much local buzz. Scientist Emma Smart claimed, at the time, that she had plans to speak to Sir David but was removed by the police. [environmentalist, and documentary maker came to town](https://www.dorset.live/news/dorset-news/sir-david-attenborough-spotted-filming-7834090), it was no surprise that it caused something of a scene. At the time, DorsetLive reporter Bailey Smith saw Sir David and described: "He was very quick to be in and out because it quite quickly formed a crowd of around 10 to 15 people when they saw him. Email us at [email protected] to share your pictures, stories and information. The filming day came as a pleasant surprise to locals. "We can’t share any further info at this point, but of course when we can – we will. Now, they're filming on a boat." It will see Sir David, who is still presenting aged 96, going around the British Isles to shine a light on natural history here. [climate protestor had to be "dragged" from the restaurant](https://www.dorset.live/news/dorset-news/weymouth-climate-protestor-dragged-restaurant-7841726) while they ate for repeated attempts to speak to Sir David. Sir David's visit to Weymouth, on November 17, 2022, is [understood to be for his latest show](https://www.dorset.live/news/dorset-news/sir-david-attenboroughs-new-bbc-8221956).