Plimsoll Studios, the Bristol-based production company responsible for global series distributed by broadcasters such as the BBC, Disney+, and Netflix, is now casting UK gardens for an upcoming wildlife-themed program. Filming for this public service initiative will occur in late 2026 and 2027, with each episode centered on a single garden and the wildlife it sustains.
The production team is inviting gardens of every variety—including allotments, community spaces, cottage gardens, country estates, and riverside plots. What matters most is not aesthetics but authenticity, biodiversity, and the unique narrative each space offers. Garden owners need not be specialists; enthusiasm for their plot and its visitors is the primary requirement. “Gardens are surprisingly biodiverse,” says Fernanda Prudencio, one of the producers. “It’s estimated that several thousand species of animal and plant live in a ‘normal’ suburban garden. We plan to reveal this hidden biodiversity, reminding audiences that you don’t have to travel far to discover incredible wildlife.”
The series intends to redefine how people view gardens, positioning them not merely as decorative areas but as essential ecosystems. By capturing intimate footage of insects, birds, and other creatures in familiar settings, the team hopes to inspire viewers to create habitats that safeguard native wildlife. Shows like Springwatch have already demonstrated how everyday nature can forge deep emotional connections with audiences.
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Submissions are welcome from gardens of any size, whether located in cities or the countryside. Prudencio highlights that the strongest candidates will have a personal bond with their space, whether through family history, years of effort, or a genuine passion for the animals that inhabit it. The project will illustrate how even modest plots play a meaningful role in local ecosystems.
Interested parties can apply through the studio’s website. This new series builds on the success of previous productions, including Secret Garden with Sir David Attenborough and Force of Nature, which combine natural history with engaging storytelling.
The producers anticipate that the show will move beyond entertainment, motivating viewers to modify their own gardens to better support wildlife. Past programs suggest that curiosity sparked by such content can translate into real-world conservation efforts, transforming private spaces into active contributors to biodiversity.
