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Big Cat Diary: how many seasons and episodes, and where it airs in the UK
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Big Cat Diary has 9 seasons and 60 episodes on BBC One (1996–2008).
Big Cat Diary is a UK nature and documentary series on BBC One, which ran from 1996 to 2008, with 9 seasons and 60 episodes. Big Cat Diary has ended; its final episode aired on Sunday, October 12, 2008.
Big Cat Diary seasons (9 seasons, 60 episodes)
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | September 11, 1996 | October 16, 1996 |
| Season 2 | 10 | October 11, 1998 | December 13, 1998 |
| Season 3 | 8 | November 26, 2000 | February 18, 2001 |
| Season 4 | 8 | October 20, 2002 | December 22, 2002 |
| Season 5 | 5 | January 5, 2004 | January 9, 2004 |
| Season 6 | 5 | January 3, 2005 | January 7, 2005 |
| Season 7 | 5 | July 10, 2006 | July 14, 2006 |
| Season 8 | 5 | December 31, 2007 | January 4, 2008 |
| Season 9 | 8 | October 5, 2008 | October 12, 2008 |
Original UK air dates on BBC One.
Common questions
How many seasons of Big Cat Diary are there?
Big Cat Diary has 9 seasons and 60 episodes, first airing on Wednesday, September 11, 1996.
Has Big Cat Diary ended?
Big Cat Diary has ended; its final episode aired on Sunday, October 12, 2008.
What channel is Big Cat Diary on in the UK?
Big Cat Diary aired on BBC One. Past episodes are often available on the broadcaster's own catch-up app.
Source: TVmaze (CC BY-SA), retrieved November 4, 2026.