David Attenborough returning to BBC for new nature documentary One Planet, Seven Worlds

Described as an 'ambitious, landmark series'

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Sir David Attenborough is returning to the BBC to present a new natural history series later this year.

One Planet, Seven Worlds, described as an "ambitious, landmark series", will explore how the world's "seven extraordinary" continents "shaped the unique animal life found there".

"Each one-hour episode will transport viewers to a single continent and tell the story of its spectacular wildlife and iconic landscapes," the BBC said.

"We will discover why Australasia is full of peculiar and venomous wildlife, why North America is a land of opportunity where pioneers succeed and what the consequences are for life racing to compete on the richest of all continents, South America."

Viewers will see what is described as "remarkable, new animal behaviour from all the continents including the baking plains of Africa and the frozen waters off Antarctica."

The BBC said the latest filming techniques will allow "audiences to experience each continent like never before" in the series, presented by Attenborough, who recently narrated Blue Planet II and Dynasties for the broadcaster.

One Planet, Seven Worlds is not the only Attenborough-narrated series coming to TV screens this year - the acclaimed documentarian will also act as the voice of the Netflix series Our Planet.