When Nature Calls with Helen Mirren

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When Nature Calls with Helen Mirren
GenreComedy
Based onWalk on the Wild Side
by BBC Studios
Narrated byHelen Mirren
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes8
Production
Executive producers
  • Ryan O'Dowd
  • K.P. Anderson
  • Brad Stevens
  • Boyd Vico
Production companyBBC Studios
Release
Original networkABC
Original releaseJune 24, 2021 (2021-06-24) –
present
External links
Website

When Nature Calls with Helen Mirren is an American comedy series that premiered on ABC on June 24, 2021.

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."[1]

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.[2] On April 7, 2021, it was announced that the series would premiere on June 17, 2021,[3] later being rescheduled to June 24, 2021. It was also announced that Helen Mirren would serve as the narrator of the show.[4]

The series is produced by BBC Studios, and is an adaptation of the BBC show Walk on the Wild Side.[1]

Episodes[]

No.Title [5][6]Original air date [5][6]Prod.
code [5]		U.S. viewers
(millions)		Rating
(18–49)
1"Let's Begin at the Beginning"June 24, 2021 (2021-06-24)1023.69[7]0.5
2"Sup?"July 1, 2021 (2021-07-01)1012.79[8]0.3
3"Dastardly Death Gunk Stuff"July 15, 2021 (2021-07-15)1032.63[9]0.3
4"A Partial In-Ground Pool"July 22, 2021 (2021-07-22)1041.90[10]0.3
5"My Jingle Balls"August 12, 2021 (2021-08-12)1051.55[11]0.2
6"Nature's Justice"August 19, 2021 (2021-08-19)1061.45[12]0.2
7"Uncle Antelope's Truth Bombs"September 9, 2021 (2021-09-09)1071.19[13]0.2
8"The Burger Hole"September 16, 2021 (2021-09-16)1081.31[14]0.2
9"The Optimistic Mosquito"January 1, 2022 (2022-01-01)109TBDTBA
10"Omen Cat"January 1, 2022 (2022-01-01)110TBDTBA

Ratings[]

Viewership and ratings per episode of When Nature Calls with Helen Mirren
No. Title Air date Rating
(18–49)		 Viewers
(millions)		 DVR
(18–49)		 DVR viewers
(millions)		 Total
(18–49)		 Total viewers
(millions)
1 "Let's Begin at the Beginning" June 24, 2021 0.5 3.69[7] 0.1 0.53 0.6 4.22[7]
2 "Sup?" July 1, 2021 0.3 2.79[8] 0.0 0.37 0.4 3.16[8]
3 "Dastardly Death Gunk Stuff" July 15, 2021 0.3 2.63[9] 0.0 0.22 0.3 2.85[9]
4 "A Partial In-Ground Pool" July 22, 2021 0.3 1.90[10] 0.0 0.20 0.3 2.10[10]
5 "My Jingle Balls" August 12, 2021 0.2 1.55[11] 0.1 0.24 0.3 1.78[11]
6 "Nature's Justice" August 19, 2021 0.2 1.45[12] 0.0 0.21 0.2 1.66[12]
7 "Uncle Antelope's Truth Bombs" September 9, 2021 0.2 1.19[13] N/A N/A N/A N/A
8 "The Burger Hole" September 16, 2021 0.2 1.31[14] N/A N/A N/A N/A

References[]

  1. ^ a b Michael Schneider (June 2, 2021). "Helen Mirren to Narrate ABC's Comedic Unscripted Animal Series When Nature Calls". Variety. Retrieved June 24, 2021.
  2. ^ "ABC Announces Pickup of New Unscripted Series When Nature Calls (W/T) Based on BBC Studios Comedy Format" (Press release). ABC. April 6, 2021. Retrieved June 22, 2021 – via The Futon Critic.
  3. ^ "ABC Announces Summer 2021 Premiere Dates" (Press release). ABC. April 7, 2021. Retrieved June 22, 2021 – via The Futon Critic.
  4. ^ "Helen Mirren to Narrate ABC's Comedic One-Hour Unscripted Series, When Nature Calls with Helen Mirren" (Press release). ABC. June 2, 2021. Retrieved June 22, 2021 – via The Futon Critic.
  5. ^ a b c "When Nature Calls with Helen Mirren Episode Listings". The Futon Critic.
  6. ^ a b "When Nature Calls with Helen Mirren Episode Guide". Zap2it.
  7. ^ a b c Marc Berman (June 25, 2021). "Thursday Ratings: NBC Combination of Making It and Good Girls Left at the Starting Gate". Programming Insider. Retrieved August 2, 2021.
  8. ^ a b c Marc Berman (July 2, 2021). "Thursday Ratings: Under 9-Million Viewers For the 5 Broadcast Networks Combined". Programming Insider. Retrieved August 12, 2021.
  9. ^ a b c Marc Berman (July 16, 2021). "Thursday Ratings: Big Brother Leads CBS to Modest Victory". Programming Insider. Retrieved August 16, 2021.
  10. ^ a b c Marc Berman (July 23, 2021). "Thursday Ratings: Summer Staple Big Brother Lifts CBS to Victory". Programming Insider. Retrieved August 17, 2021.
  11. ^ a b c Marc Berman (August 13, 2021). "Thursday Ratings: Field of Dreams Baseball Game Lifts Fox to Victory". Retrieved October 31, 2021.
  12. ^ a b c Marc Berman (August 20, 2021). "Thursday Ratings: Big Brother on CBS Tops Evening; Quiet Return for CW Drama Coroner". Programming Insider. Retrieved October 30, 2021.
  13. ^ a b Mitch Metcalf (September 10, 2021). "Thursday 9.9.2021 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved September 13, 2021.
  14. ^ a b Mitch Metcalf (September 17, 2021). "Thursday 9.16.2021 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved September 17, 2021.

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