Whale with Steve Backshall — Season 1
Mightier than the myth.
About this season
Adventurer and conservationist Steve Backshall has first-hand, free-diving encounters with mighty Sperm whales and intelligent, caring humpback whales; smart but deadly Orcas; and ingenious Bottlenose Dolphins across the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian oceans. Using cutting-edge technology, from diver propulsion vehicles to tiny, high-quality drone cameras and split-rig cameras to film above and below the surface simultaneously, Backshall and the team capture never-before-seen behaviors and provide an immersive experience.
Episodes (4)
1. Whales and Us
Aired 3 December 2023 • 51 min
Steve Backshall explores our changing understanding of whales, how much we have in common with them and how we can better protect them.
2. Ocean Hunters
Aired 3 December 2023 • 51 min
Steve encounters the largest hunters on the planet, revealing how their ingenious hunting strategies can cause trouble.
3. Ocean Voyagers
Aired 3 December 2023
Steve Backshall journeys the globe with some of the greatest travellers on the planet.
4. Ocean Survivors
Aired 3 December 2023
Steve returns home to ask: if whales have survived so much, what can we all do to ensure their enduring future?