David Attenborough during filming for the 1979 Life on Earth series.

David Attenborough during filming for the 1979 Life on Earth series.

Credit: BBC

Next week, world-renowned natural historian David Attenborough tells the story of the wildlife blockbuster that would change his life forever. Take a look at what’s coming up!

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View Finders: Faroe Islands Part 2 - Monday, May 4 at 9 PM

Chris and Paul continue in the Faroe Islands. This visually magnificent conclusion goes beyond the photography to focus on the archipelago's unique culture and ecology. The episode centers on sustainability, exploring preservation challenges and successes through engagement with locals, conservationists and community members. 

The View Finders on the Faroe Islands

Your Fantastic Mind: Courage and Care - Monday, May 4 at 9:30 PM

This episode follows a teenager living with a rare brain condition and the doctors working to better understand and treat it. It also travels to rural South Georgia, where a longstanding outreach effort brings medical care directly to migrant farmworkers. Together, the stories show how cutting-edge intervention and compassionate community care can transform lives.  

Stalking the Big Cat of Georgia - Monday, May 4 at 10 PM

Johnny “Big Cat” Mize from North Georgia was one of Major League Baseball’s top sluggers during its golden age. In this 2025 documentary, you meet the people keeping his legacy alive, as well as meet his all-star counterpart in the Negro Leagues, James “Red” Moore of the Atlanta Black Crackers.

Life on Earth: Attenborough’s Greatest Adventure - Wednesday, May 6 at 8 PM

In 1976, David Attenborough embarked on his most ambitious project ever. No one had ever attempted a natural history series on this scale before. His reputation was on the line. This is the story behind TV’s first wildlife blockbuster, Life on Earth.

Great Performances: Suffs - Friday, May 8 at 10 PM

Witness the American women's suffrage movement in this Tony-winning Broadway musical. Created by Shaina Taub, the cast features Taub as Alice Paul, Tony winner Nikki M. James as Ida B. Wells, and Tony nominee Jenn Colella as Carrie Chapman Catt.