Alastair Fothergill

Alastair Fothergill is a celebrated producer and director of nature documentaries, known for his impactful work on landmark series including “Planet Earth” and “The Blue Planet.” After producing his foundational film ‘On the Okavango’ and joining the BBC Natural History Unit in 1983, Alastair Fothergill quickly rose through the ranks, contributing to programs such as ‘The Really Wild Show,’ ‘Wildlife on One,’ and David Attenborough’s ‘The Trials of Life.’ His leadership capabilities were recognized with his appointment as Head of the BBC Natural History Unit in 1992, a role he held until June 1998. During his tenure, he notably produced Attenborough’s critically acclaimed series ‘Life in the Freezer’ and was honored with the Royal Geographical Society’s Cherry Kearton Medal and Award in 1996 for his significant contributions to natural history filmmaking. Following his leadership role, Fothergill transitioned to focus on groundbreaking productions. He served as series producer for the seminal ‘The Blue Planet,’ released in 2001, and later, for the globally acclaimed ‘Planet Earth’ in 2006, both of which redefined the genre and garnered immense critical and popular success.

That same year, he directed and executive produced ‘David Attenborough: A Life on Our Planet,’ again with Keith Scholey. He continued to executive produce for acclaimed series such as ‘A Perfect Planet’ in 2021 and ‘Breaking Boundaries: The Science of Our Planet’ in 2021. Most recently, Alastair Fothergill directed ‘Polar Bear’ with Jeff Wilson in 2022, produced and directed ‘Bear Witness’ in 2022, and served as executive producer for the BBC’s ‘Wild Isles’ in 2023. His latest work includes serving as series producer and executive producer for Netflix’s ‘Life on Our Planet,’ released in 2023, further cementing his legacy as a visionary in natural history filmmaking.