When Nature Calls with Helen Mirren explained

Genre:	Comedy
Based On:	Walk on the Wild Side
Narrated:	Helen Mirren
Country:	United States
Language:	English
Num Seasons:	1
Num Episodes:	10
Executive Producer:	Ryan O'Dowd K.P. Anderson Brad Stevens Boyd Vico
Company:	BBC Studios America
Network:	ABC

When Nature Calls with Helen Mirren is an American comedy series that aired on ABC from June 24, 2021, to January 1, 2022.

According to ABC, the series "features comedians putting words into the mouths of beautiful beasts, teeny-tiny frogs, beatboxing badgers and more in captivating footage from all over the world."

Production

On April 6, 2021, it was announced that ABC had ordered the series with Ryan O'Dowd as executive producer, alongside K.P. Anderson.^[1] On April 7, 2021, it was announced that the series would premiere on June 17, 2021,^[2] later being rescheduled to June 24, 2021. It was also announced that Helen Mirren would serve as the narrator of the show.^[3]

The series is produced by BBC Studios, and is an adaptation of the BBC show Walk on the Wild Side.^[4]

Notes and References

1. ABC Announces Pickup of New Unscripted Series When Nature Calls (W/T) Based on BBC Studios Comedy Format. ABC. The Futon Critic. April 6, 2021. June 22, 2021.
2. ABC Announces Summer 2021 Premiere Dates. ABC. The Futon Critic. April 7, 2021. June 22, 2021.
3. Helen Mirren to Narrate ABC's Comedic One-Hour Unscripted Series, When Nature Calls with Helen Mirren. ABC. The Futon Critic. June 2, 2021. June 22, 2021.
4. Web site: Helen Mirren to Narrate ABC's Comedic Unscripted Animal Series When Nature Calls. Variety. Michael Schneider. June 2, 2021. June 24, 2021.