UK commissions: Bear Grylls series at BBC; Sky, 5 set new docuseries

BBC sets Bear Grylls series Wild Reckoning, podcast adaptation Believe in Magic The BBC has announced commissions for a pair of new projects, including a Wales-based series from host and adventurer ...

August 21, 2025

BBC sets Bear Grylls series Wild Reckoning, podcast adaptation Believe in Magic The BBC has announced commissions for a pair of new projects, including a Wales-based series from host and adventurer ...

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