Sky Nature TV Guide — Thursday

Browse the full Sky Nature TV guide for Thursday, 3 September 2026. 27 programmes listed , including 7 tonight. UK listings updated daily — scroll down to tonight's highlights or use the day tabs above to browse the weekly schedule.

Early Morning

00:00 1h

Africa's Wild Year

S1 · E2 · Summer

Summer brings new challenges and opportunities on the African plains

Summer brings new challenges and new opportunities for the creatures living on the planes of Africa. For many it is a time to feast and where light fuels growth. For some, the African summer puts its wildlife's survival instincts to the ultimate test as many species battle it out in search of food and water in the merciless heat

01:00 1h

Undiscovered Vistas

S1 · E3 · Bolivia

The Bolivian salt flat Salar de Uyuni, so white it can be seen from space

The crowning jewel of Bolivia is the extraordinary Salar de Uyuni, a salt flat so white that it can be seen from space. But what else lies in the South American country?

02:00 1h

Deep Dive North America

S1 · E1

Wildlife biologist Lizzie Daly explores Alaskan wildlife

Wildlife biologist Lizzie Daly embarks on a journey in which she travels by air, land and sea to explore Alaskan wildlife in one of the world's most remote corners

03:00 1h

Wildest New Zealand

S1 · E3 · Wild Fortresses

The two wild fortresses that protect the vulnerable animals

The two wild fortresses that protect the vulnerable animals - a remote island shielded by saltwater and a hilltop citadel surrounded by a predator-proof barrier

04:00 1h

Wildlife Icons

S1 · E2 · The Big 5

How the adaptations help the 'Big Five' animals in daily life

Savannah life isn't easy, even for the mighty 'Big Five' - the lion, African elephant, leopard, buffalo and rhino. See how their adaptations help them in daily life

05:00 1h

Guardians of the Wild

S2 · E3 · The Mating Game

The first kinda baboon to be studied from birth to adulthood

A profile of Madonna, the first kinda baboon to be studied from birth to adulthood, a research project that is helping experts understand the secrets of her species

Morning

06:00 1h

Undiscovered Vistas

S1 · E4 · Utah

Utah's Zion National Park, a labyrinth of canyons and intimidating walls

Zion National Park in Utah, one of the world's most spectacular and unforgiving natural landscapes - a 100,000-square-mile labyrinth of deep canyons and intimidating walls

07:00 30m

Monkey Life

S12 · E17

Brass and Evi get a health check from wildlife vet John Lewis

Brass and Evi, two of the park's more unusual residents, get a health check from wildlife vet John Lewis. Red bellied guenon baby Biff goes all out to dine with back up from mum Nia

07:30 30m

Monkey Life

S12 · E18

Alison's in Yorkshire to rescue a capuchin living in an outdoor cage

Alison is in Yorkshire with the RSPCA and police, to rescue a capuchin living in an outdoor cage

08:00 1h

Wildlife Icons

S1 · E3 · Dung Beetles: Nature's Recycler

The role played in the ecosystem of the dung beetle

There are more species of beetle worldwide than any other animal, and few play a role as important in the ecosystem as the humble dung beetle

09:00 1h

Guardians of the Wild

S2 · E4 · Operation Rhino

The conservation of black rhinos in Zambia

In 1997, black rhinos were declared extinct in Zambia. Thanks to an ambitious reintroduction plan, they are back. This documentary follows the team fighting to keep them safe

10:00 1h

Secret Life of the Kangaroo

S1 · E2 · From Pouch to Foot

Following a joey as it faces a daily battle for survival

Eastern Grey kangaroos are prolific breeders, but motherhood is not easy. This episode follows a young joey facing a daily battle for survival, from predators to extreme conditions

11:00 1h

Australia's Hidden Islands

S1 · E3 · Christmas Island

A look at Christmas Island

A look at Christmas Island, which is hundreds of miles north-west of Australia's mainland and rises out of the Indian Ocean, providing the stage for extraordinary migrations

Daytime

12:00 1h

Gladiators

S1 · E3 · Jungle River

A look at life in tropical forests

A look at life in tropical forests, featuring a poison dart frog launching a toxic barrage and turf war between jaguars and caimans

13:00 30m

Monkey Life

S12 · E17

Brass and Evi get a health check from wildlife vet John Lewis

Brass and Evi, two of the park's more unusual residents, get a health check from wildlife vet John Lewis. Red bellied guenon baby Biff goes all out to dine with back up from mum Nia

13:30 30m

Monkey Life

S12 · E18

Alison's in Yorkshire to rescue a capuchin living in an outdoor cage

Alison is in Yorkshire with the RSPCA and police, to rescue a capuchin living in an outdoor cage

14:00 1h

Wildlife Icons

S1 · E3 · Dung Beetles: Nature's Recycler

The role played in the ecosystem of the dung beetle

There are more species of beetle worldwide than any other animal, and few play a role as important in the ecosystem as the humble dung beetle

15:00 1h

Guardians of the Wild

S2 · E4 · Operation Rhino

The conservation of black rhinos in Zambia

In 1997, black rhinos were declared extinct in Zambia. Thanks to an ambitious reintroduction plan, they are back. This documentary follows the team fighting to keep them safe

16:00 1h

Secret Life of the Kangaroo

S1 · E2 · From Pouch to Foot

Following a joey as it faces a daily battle for survival

Eastern Grey kangaroos are prolific breeders, but motherhood is not easy. This episode follows a young joey facing a daily battle for survival, from predators to extreme conditions

17:00 1h

Australia's Hidden Islands

S1 · E3 · Christmas Island

A look at Christmas Island

A look at Christmas Island, which is hundreds of miles north-west of Australia's mainland and rises out of the Indian Ocean, providing the stage for extraordinary migrations

Tonight's Highlights

18:00 1h

Gladiators

S1 · E3 · Jungle River

A look at life in tropical forests

A look at life in tropical forests, featuring a poison dart frog launching a toxic barrage and turf war between jaguars and caimans

19:00 30m

Monkey Life

S12 · E17

Brass and Evi get a health check from wildlife vet John Lewis

Brass and Evi, two of the park's more unusual residents, get a health check from wildlife vet John Lewis. Red bellied guenon baby Biff goes all out to dine with back up from mum Nia

19:30 30m

Monkey Life

S12 · E18

Alison's in Yorkshire to rescue a capuchin living in an outdoor cage

Alison is in Yorkshire with the RSPCA and police, to rescue a capuchin living in an outdoor cage

20:00 1h

Africa's Wild Roommates: How Animals Share Bed and Board

How weaver birds, aardvarks and termites share their homes with other creatures

A look at how when weaver birds, aardvarks and termites build homes in the African savannah, they find other animals moving in - creatures that all contribute something to the home

21:00 1h

Violent Earth

S1 · E2 · Wildfire

How small fires become unstoppable megafires

How small fires become unstoppable megafires. Experts and survivors relive disasters including Yarnell Hill and Lahaina

22:00 1h

Gladiators

S1 · E3 · Jungle River

A look at life in tropical forests

A look at life in tropical forests, featuring a poison dart frog launching a toxic barrage and turf war between jaguars and caimans

23:00 1h

Australia's Hidden Islands

S1 · E3 · Christmas Island

A look at Christmas Island

A look at Christmas Island, which is hundreds of miles north-west of Australia's mainland and rises out of the Indian Ocean, providing the stage for extraordinary migrations

Early Morning

Morning

Daytime

Tonight's Highlights

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