Big Cat Diary (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Series · ★ 9
Released in 1996, Big Cat Diary is a documentary and drama series.
What it’s about. Big Cat Diary, also known as Big Cat Week or Big Cat Live, is a long-running nature documentary series on BBC television which follows the lives of African big cats in Kenya's Maasai Mara. The first series, broadcast on BBC One in 1996, was developed and jointly produced by Keith Scholey, who would go on to become Head of the BBC's Natural History Unit. Eight further series have followed, most recently Big Cat Live, a live broadcast from the Mara in 2008. The original presenters, Jonathan Scott and Simon King, were joined by Saba Douglas-Hamilton from 2002 onwards. Kate Silverton and Jackson Looseyia were added to the presenting team for Big Cat Live.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Big Cat Diary sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Big Cat Diary page.
If you liked it. Fans of Big Cat Diary tend to enjoy Cosmos, Planet Earth, Planet Earth II and Vikings.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Big Cat Diary (1996)?
- In US, Big Cat Diary is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Big Cat Diary worth watching?
- Big Cat Diary holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- When was Big Cat Diary released?
- Big Cat Diary was released in 1996.