Equator from the Air
2019•1h 0m
Documentary
In a defining moment for the natural world, Gordon Buchanan makes an epic journey round the equator - taking to the skies with experts racing to protect both wildlife and people.
Production
Dragonfly Film and Television Productions
Language
EN
Status
Ended
First Aired
May 26, 2019
Last Aired
June 16, 2019
Networks
BBC Two
Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
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Season
E1
Africa
Air date: 2019-05-26
In Africa, Gordon takes to the skies to see how a growing human population is affecting wildlife, from flamingos and elephants in Kenya to humpback whales off the coast of Gabon.
E2
South America
Air date: 2019-06-02
In South America, Gordon flies over the Amazon in search of illegal loggers, and in the Andes he meets conservationists searching for new species before their habitat is destroyed.
E3
Pacific
Air date: 2019-06-09
Crossing the Pacific, Gordon discovers how a view from above is helping protect hammerhead sharks and giant tortoises, and what it could reveal about the future of our coral reefs.
E4
SE Asia
Air date: 2019-06-16
Gordon Buchanan discovers how eyes in the sky are helping protect endangered orangutans, elephants and people in south east Asia, where booming economies are taking a toll on the natural world.
Cast
Gordon Buchanan
Himself - Presenter
