Do you think you have what it takes to make the next Planet Earth?
BBC One is looking for nine people to take part in the experience of a lifetime. Encountering extraordinary animals in amazing locations and testing yourself to the limit, this series will culminate with one exceptional individual securing a year’s placement at the BBC’s award winning, world famous Natural History Unit.
Would your holiday of a lifetime involve seeing one of the big five in their natural habitat? Maybe you long to get off that beaten tourist track? Do you get up at dawn to hit the mountain before anyone else? Or do you live for adventure?
If you are over 18 years old and you can illustrate your passion for the natural world we want to hear from you.
To apply, please email your name to endsoftheearth@bbc.co.uk and an application form will be emailed to you.
Deadline for applications 26/11/08.
Successful candidates may spend up to ten weeks away from home in spring 2009.
A new BBC series, 'To The Ends Of The Earth is currently in the casting stage.
The BBC are looking for 9 people with a deep and longstanding passion for the natural world and for wildlife of all shapes, sizes and descriptions. The 9 people eventually selected will be given the opportunity to spend 10 weeks in some of the most remote corners of the world as they face a number of training challenges with a view to winning a years contract with the world famous BBC Natural History Unit.
The BBC are looking for incredibly passionate individuals, who have an understanding of the natural world, together with an bit of an idea about the context of what they are going to be potentially involved in filming, people who on the most basic level understand why it is important to explore, document and communicate the natural world in a certain way.
The BBC can show people how to operate a camera and teach the complexities of setting up and completing foreign shooting trips, but what they can't impart is a thorough desire to learn about the natural world and help others to. They are looking for people with an active interest in outdoor pursuits, wildlife or the environment.
If anyone wantS to apply to be on the show they can simply email us their name to endsoftheearth@bbc.co.uk and the BBC will can send you an application form.
Applications forms are being accepted until the 26th of November.
The application process is limited to those 18 or over, but otherwise the opportunity is open to the widest spectrum of applicants.