Robson Green heads into the Amazon Rainforest for Channel 5
11 October 2023
Acclaimed actor Robson Green is embarking on an epic journey into the Amazon Rainforest for a new 3 x 60’ Channel 5 series.
Into The Amazon With Robson Green (w/t) follows Green as he takes viewers on a breathtaking journey through the Amazon rainforest in what promises to be a fascinating exploration of one of the world's most captivating and diverse ecosystems.
Starting in Manaus, the capital of the Brazilian State of Amazonas, Robson will explore the city’s history and surroundings before setting sail down the Rio Negro, the world’s largest blackwater River in the world, venturing deeper into the Amazon rainforest where he will meet indigenous tribes, pink dolphin conservationists, and go fishing. He will then spend the night in the jungle with survival experts, before heading to the ‘Caribbean of the Jungle’ Alter do Chão, a hidden paradise within the Amazon rainforest.
Robson Green said, “Talk about an adventure of a lifetime! I've a feeling going Into the Amazon Rainforest will be a unique and unparalleled experience. Its vast and mysterious wilderness will provide the perfect opportunity for exploration, observing wondrous wildlife in their natural environment, beautiful birds and immersive encounters with diverse ecosystems. From traversing the mighty Amazon River to trekking through dense jungles and discovering hidden flora and fauna along with meeting larger than life people doing extraordinary things, the Amazon Rainforest will present an adventure like no other. Not one second of this journey will be taken for granted. Living the dream!”
Adrian Padmore, Commissioning Editor Channel 5 and Paramount+ said: “We’re delighted to bring Robson back to Channel 5 for an exploration of one of the world’s most important habitats. Into the Amazon will be totally immersive, extremely challenging and genuinely informative, as Robson discovers how this incredible environment impacts all our daily lives.”
Oliver Wright, Executive Producer and Creative Director of Coming Up Roses said, “We are lucky to work with some exceptional talent, and are thrilled to add Robson to that roster and have him on board for this remarkable journey. We are confident he'll bring viewers into his adventure in a truly unique and engaging way.”
Robson Green is the latest signing in Coming Up Roses’ growing list of talent led programmes, which already includes Nick Knowles’ returning Channel 5 programmes, Amazing Railway Adventures and Big Adventures plus the recent three-part space docuseries, Secrets Of Our Universe with Tim Peake.
The series was commissioned for Channel 5 by Adrian Padmore and is executive produced by Oliver Wright. The series editor is Grace Kitto and Jason Holmes is Series Director. The series will be distributed by All3Media International.
