A three-part BBC nature documentary, Wild Guangdong, has premiered on Chinese and international platforms, marking the first-ever partnership between BBC Studios and a Chinese provincial-level broadcaster, according to China Daily.
“Through our collaboration with BBC Studios, we aim to present an unseen Guangdong to the global audience,” said Shan Yonghui, chief supervisor of Wild Guangdong and deputy director of Guangdong Radio and Television Station.
For three years, the production team diligently captured footage of the diverse species found in the ancient forests of northern Guangdong, the coral reefs of the South China Sea, coastal mangroves and green spaces in modern cities.
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Wild Guangdong highlights the remarkable biodiversity of the province, which is home to over 1,000 animal and 6,000 plant species.
According to Simon Winchcombe, the series producer of Wild Guangdong, the documentary shows how wildlife and humans can coexist harmoniously while raising public awareness of the importance of protecting nature amid urban development.
The 4K ultra-high definition documentary series first aired on the BBC Earth Asia channel on 7 December, and was subsequently broadcast on China Central Television’s Documentary Channel and Guangdong Satellite TV from 8 to 10 December. It is currently available on major Chinese streaming sites including Youku, iQiyi, Tencent Video, and Bilibili.
