PBS and Australian Network Launch ‘Ages of Ice’ Wildlife Series!

PBS is setting its sights on the polar regions.

In a collaborative effort, the American public broadcaster PBS and Australia’s ABC have joined forces to produce a captivating natural history series titled Ages of Ice.

This three-episode series will document the daring journeys of scientists who are venturing into the most frigid areas on Earth to study ice and its implications for the future of our planet. The documentary aims to shed light on how the destiny of all habitats and life forms is intricately linked to these icy environments.

Northern Pictures, known for their work on Netflix’s Love On The Spectrum U.S., is producing the series. Funding has been provided by Screen Australia and Screen NSW, and distribution will be handled by ITV Studios.

The series will be directed and executive produced by Karina Holden. Judith Curran and Nicola Sullivan are on board as producers.

The debut of the series is set for 2026.

Diana El Osta, Executive in Charge at PBS, commented, “This collaboration between PBS, ABC, and Screen Australia to create Ages of Ice is a source of great pride for us. The series will highlight the significant and groundbreaking work being conducted by scientists to demystify the secrets of the planet’s coldest regions.”

Susie Jones, ABC Head of Documentary & Specialist, expressed her enthusiasm: “We are thrilled to be working alongside Northern Pictures and PBS on this groundbreaking series. ABC is dedicated to pioneering in the field of natural history, and we are eager to present Ages of Ice to our viewers in Australia.”