Love Nature, a wildlife and nature brand with linear and streaming channels available in countries around the world, and Sky Nature, announced today that actor Keeley Hawes is lending her voice to narrate Airborne (4 x 60’). Produced by Humble Bee Films, this four-part, tent-pole series offers an astonishing and revelatory adventure into the wonderfully diverse world of creatures that fly, glide and leap through the air. The series follows a diverse array of charismatic creatures through their trials and triumphs. From great soaring condors to leaping lemurs, and from gliding squirrels to beautifully buzzing orchid bees —the series reveals unexpected and fascinating stories of animals who defy gravity and master the air around them in extraordinary ways.
Keeley’s extensive list of film and television credits includes leading roles in Line of Duty (2014-2018), The Durrells (2016-2019), Bodyguard (2018), Stonehouse (2023), Ashes to Ashes (2008) and a standout performance in Russell T Davies’ hit It’s a Sin (2021). Most recently Keeley can be seen in Netflix’s Scoop (2024) as well as Orphan Black: Echoes (2024) for AMC and ITVX. Keeley’s upcoming projects include Miss Austen for BBC1, and The Assassin for Amazon Prime. She has been nominated for three BAFTAs for her appearances in Mrs. Wilson (2018), Line of Duty (2014-2018) and for the leading role of Julia Montague in Jed Mercurio’s Emmy, Golden Globe and BAFTA nominated series Bodyguard (2018).
“We’re thrilled to have Keeley Hawes on board to add her voice to the beautiful cinematography in Airborne,” says Alison Barrat, SVP, Head of Content, Love Nature. “The production team have crafted a stunning series that features new perspectives of animals’ lives in the air. We’re delighted to bring this captivating series to audiences around the world ”
“We are so pleased to be working with Keeley Hawes. Her voice brings warmth and wonder to the incredible stories of our Airborne creatures, helping to create a truly uplifting series,” says Stephen Dunleavy, CEO Humble Bee Films.
Airborne, produced by Humble Bee Films, airs on Sky Nature in the UK, Ireland and Italy and will roll out on Love Nature around the world. The series leverages Love Nature’s relationship with Blue Ant Studios, which oversees licensing opportunities for the new title in the U.S. and around the world outside of commissioning territories.
The series is executive produced by Charlotte Crosse and Stephen Dunleavy at Humble Bee Films. Kathryn Taylor and Gilberte Phanor are the executive producers for Sky Nature, and James Manfull executive produces the series on behalf of Love Nature.
