South Pacific (2009)

South Pacific, a captivating nature documentary from the BBC Natural History Unit, debuted on BBC Two on May 10, 2009. This six-part series explores the diverse ecosystems of the South Pacific islands, including stunning coral atolls and New Zealand, all captured in high-definition. Narrated by Benedict Cumberbatch, the show was co-produced with the Discovery Channel and filmed over 18 months across remote locations like Papua New Guinea, Palau, and Vanuatu. A sneak peek featuring big wave surfer Dylan Longbottom generated buzz prior to its release, and the series later became available on DVD and Blu-ray, along with behind-the-scenes insights. In the U.S., it aired as Wild Pacific, narrated by Mike Rowe.