David Attenborough’s new show has been filmed right here in the county of Wiltshire.

His new series is currently being called the ‘Wild Isles’, which the BBC says is a working title.

The new five part natural history series is aiming to shine a light on the animals and nature that are on our doorstep, and do for the wildlife of Britain and Ireland what the hit Planet series have done for the wildlife of the world.

Wiltshire is set to be featured, showing mayfly hatching on a river in the county, as well as  some foxes hunting rabbits at night.

The county is no stranger to Sir David’s recognition, as its latest feature comes just after Wiltshire starred in a BBC programme featuring the British Broadcaster in December, 2021 when a fossil hunter unearthed a mammoth graveyard on the programme .

The brand new series is presented by Sir David Attenborough, co-produced by The Open University, the RSPB and WWF, and filmed over three years.

The series uses new technology to capture dramatic new behaviour, from battling butterflies to hunting sea eagles and killer whales - revealing a previously unseen wild side of the British Isles.

Sir David said: “In my long lifetime, I have travelled to almost every corner of our planet. I can assure you that in the British Isles, as well as astonishing scenery there are extraordinary animal dramas and wildlife spectacles to match anything I have seen on my global travels.”

The five part series will have an introductory episode, explaining why Britain and Ireland are globally important for nature, while the remaining four episodes will celebrate our isles’ four key habitats - woodlands, grasslands, freshwater and marine.

Alastair Fothergill, Executive Producer said: “I have always wanted to make a landmark series that really does justice to our own extraordinary wildlife. I am sure people will be amazed at what is happening right on their own doorstep”.

Jack Bootle, Head of Commissioning, Science and Natural History added: “The multi-award winning team at Silverback are creating an eye-opening celebration of British and Irish wildlife that has to be seen to be believed. You’ll think a meadow in Somerset is as beautiful as the Serengeti, and the North Atlantic as wild and dramatic as the Antarctic Ocean.’’

No release date has been given by the BBC yet, but we can’t wait to see Wiltshire in action when the time comes.