A new three-part natural history series, Ages of Ice, has started production. The series, a collaboration between ABC Australia, PBS, ITV Studios, Screen Australia, and Screen NSW, follows scientists studying the Earth’s polar regions to understand the impact of changing ice on the planet’s future.
Here’s the Lowdown: Ages of Ice, from Emmy-Award-winning Northern Pictures, focuses on the challenging work of scientists in the Arctic and Antarctic. These researchers are trying to figure out how changes in these icy environments affect the entire planet.
What This Means Now: The series is currently in production, meaning filming is underway in some of the most remote and harsh locations on Earth. It represents a major collaboration between Australian and international broadcasters and funding bodies.
The Bigger Picture: Ages of Ice aims to be more than just a beautiful nature documentary. It highlights the urgent need to understand climate change and its impact on the polar regions, and by extension, the entire world. The series emphasizes the difficulties and dangers faced by scientists working in these extreme environments. It’s scheduled to air on ABC TV and ABC iview in 2026, with international distribution handled by ITV Studios.
