Naturewatch on BBC Two: Start Time, Presenters, Episodes and How to Watch
Image: BBC Naturewatch starts on Friday 6 November 2026 at 7.30pm on BBC Two, with a repeat at 10.50am on Saturday 7 November.
Naturewatch is a new BBC wildlife series fronted by Chris Packham, Megan McCubbin and Kyle Thomas. It is about the wildlife of Britain, and the BBC plans to keep it going through the whole year instead of in a few short seasonal bursts. The first episode runs for 30 minutes, from 7.30pm to 8pm.
Updated Wednesday 4 November 2026, before episode 1.
What time is Naturewatch on?
Episode 1 goes out on BBC Two at 7.30pm on Friday 6 November 2026 and finishes at 8pm. If you miss it, BBC Two shows it again the next morning, Saturday 7 November, at 10.50am. Those are the only two airings in the listings we check this week. The rest of the evening on the channel is in our BBC Two TV guide.
What is Naturewatch about?
The series is built around British wildlife rather than animals on the other side of the world. Unlike a run that lasts a few weeks and then stops, it is meant to carry on all year.
The opening episode picks three questions that sound simple and turn out not to be. The team look into why acorns seem to have gone missing, find out just how tiny the smallest bird in Britain is, and dig into why a gathering of crows gets called a murder.
Who presents Naturewatch?
There are three presenters: Chris Packham, Megan McCubbin and Kyle Thomas. All three are named as presenters in the listing for episode 1.
Kyle Thomas made his name on TikTok, where he posts videos about animals.
How many episodes are there?
The listings for the first programme number it episode 1 of 33. Only the first episode has a date so far, so we do not know yet which night or how often the rest will be on.
Naturewatch episode guide
| Episode | First on BBC Two | Time | Repeat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Friday 6 November 2026 | 7.30pm to 8pm | Saturday 7 November, 10.50am |
| 2 | Not listed yet |
Episode 1 covers the vanishing acorns, Britain’s smallest bird and where the phrase “a murder of crows” comes from. We will add each new episode, with its date and time, as the listings publish it.
Who makes Naturewatch?
It is a BBC programme. The listing credits Laura Whitley as series producer, with Ben Morrison and Adam Oldroyd as producers.
How to watch
| Platform | BBC Two |
|---|---|
| Freeview | 2 (HD on 102) |
| Sky | 102 |
| Virgin Media | 102 |
| Freesat | 102 |
BBC Two also streams live, free, on BBC iPlayer, so you can watch at 7.30pm on a phone, tablet or smart TV. iPlayer needs a free BBC account and a valid TV Licence. For the full evening on every channel, see what’s on TV tonight. If you like big wildlife series, our Blue Planet III page has that one’s times and episodes.
Frequently asked questions
What time is Naturewatch on tonight?
The first episode is on BBC Two at 7.30pm on Friday 6 November 2026 and runs for half an hour, to 8pm. BBC Two repeats it at 10.50am on Saturday 7 November.
Who presents Naturewatch?
Chris Packham, Megan McCubbin and Kyle Thomas. Kyle Thomas is a TikTok creator known for his animal videos.
What is Naturewatch about?
It is a BBC series about British wildlife that is planned to run all year round. Episode 1 asks what has happened to the acorns, how tiny Britain’s smallest bird is, and where the name “a murder of crows” comes from.
How many episodes of Naturewatch are there?
The listings for Friday 6 November 2026 give the opening programme as episode 1 of 33. Only episode 1 has a date so far.
When is the next episode of Naturewatch?
Episode 2 is not in the TV listings yet. We add the date here as soon as it appears.
Is Naturewatch on BBC iPlayer?
BBC Two streams live on BBC iPlayer, so you can watch at 7.30pm on Friday 6 November 2026 on a phone, tablet or smart TV. iPlayer needs a free BBC account and a TV Licence.
What channel is BBC Two?
BBC Two is 2 on Freeview (HD on 102) and 102 on Sky, Virgin Media and Freesat.
Related: BBC Two TV guide | Blue Planet III | What’s on TV tonight
