Hippo Watch with Steve Backshall: Story, Cast and Series Facts

Story and premise

Steve Backshall is in search of the only wild animal that fills him with fear - the hippo - known for their lethal aggression. Steve heads to South Africa's Ndumo game reserve to find out what fuels their behaviour, and uncovers some of their surprising traits. He walks their pathways, dives into their waterways and uses the latest technology to let viewers glimpse into their secret world.

Series details

• Title: Hippo Watch with Steve Backshall
• Format: Documentary
• Language: English
• Genres: Nature
• Premiere date: 2026-02-27
• Status in TVmaze: Running
• Network listed by TVmaze: 5
• Network country: United Kingdom
• Typical episode runtime: 60 minutes
• TVMaze ID: 88017
• TVDB ID: 460015

Cast and credited roles

• Steve Backshall — Steve Backshall

Seasons in the TVmaze catalogue

• Season 1: premiered 2026-02-27; final listed air date 2026-03-06; episode order: 2.

Source and licence

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