How to watch Big Cats 24/7 Season 2 in the UK

Here’s everything you need to know about Big Cats 24/7 Season 2:

Big Cats 24/7 Season 2 Synopsis

The new season continues the groundbreaking format of capturing the daily lives of lions, leopards, and cheetahs across the Okavango Delta — filmed day and night using advanced technology.

Viewers follow familiar stars from Season 1, like Pobe the cheetah and Lediba the leopard, as they face new challenges of survival, territory, and raising cubs. At the same time, new big cat characters enter the stage, adding fresh stories of resilience and family bonds.

With six all-new hour-long episodes, Big Cats 24/7 Season 2 delivers high-stakes encounters, tender family moments, and a deep look into one of Africa’s last true wildernesses.

When Does Big Cats 24/7 Season 2 Premiere?

Big Cats 24/7 Season 2 premieres on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at 8/7c on PBS in the US. In the UK, the series will air on BBC Two and BBC iPlayer after its US premiere.

Where to Watch Big Cats 24/7 Season 2 in the UK?

In the UK, Big Cats 24/7 Season 1 is available to stream now on BBC iPlayer. Season 2 will air on BBC Two and then be added to BBC iPlayer, following the same release pattern as the first season.

Big Cats 24/7 Season 2 Episodes

Here’s the six-episode guide for Season 2:

1. Episode 1: The Rogue Boys – The team returns to the Okavango Delta. Lionesses hunt nonstop to feed growing cubs. Leopard mum Lediba raises her cub, and Pobe the cheetah introduces her new cubs.
2. Episode 2: Under Siege – With dominant males gone, intruder lions threaten the Xudum pride. Lediba searches for her missing cub while Pobe defends food from larger predators.
3. Episode 3: A Pride Divided – The pride faces relentless attacks from intruder males. Lediba risks hunting for survival, and the cheetah cubs learn their first lessons in survival.
4. Episode 4: Reunion – The Xudum pride reunites, but feeding cubs proves difficult. Rising floods push male leopards closer together, while Pobe and Lediba struggle to provide for their families.
5. Episode 5: New Beginnings – Young lionesses emerge in the north, surprising the team. Tragedy strikes Pobe the cheetah, while Lediba struggles with an ever-growing cub.
6. Episode 6: Succession – A new generation of big cats rises. First-time lion mum Serami protects her cubs, Pobe and Bo return, and Lediba’s cub matures just as she disappears.

Big Cats 24/7 Season 2 Cast

• The Big Cats: The Xudum lion pride, Lediba (leopard), Pobe (cheetah), Serami (lioness), Mathata (lion), and their cubs.
• Production Team:
  • Executive Producer – Tom Jarvis
  • Series Producer – Rowan Crawford
  • Production Manager – Gillian Goodlet
  • Commissioning Editor (BBC) – Sreya Biswas
  • Executive in Charge (PBS) – Diana El-Osta

Is Big Cats 24/7 Suitable for All Ages?

Yes. Big Cats 24/7 is suitable for family viewing and educational purposes. However, some scenes include natural predatory behavior (hunting and survival struggles), which may be intense for very young children. The program is generally considered appropriate for ages 8 and above.

FAQs

Q1: How many episodes are in Big Cats 24/7 Season 2?
There are six episodes, each lasting 60 minutes.

Q3: Where is Big Cats 24/7 filmed?
The series is filmed in Botswana’s Okavango Delta, one of Africa’s last pristine wildernesses.

Q5: Will there be a Big Cats 24/7 Season 3?
BBC Studios has not yet confirmed Season 3.

Big Cats 24/7 Season 2 Trailer

Here’s the trailer for the new season:

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These feline experts filled us in on what to expect from the new season, premiering tonight on #NinePBS at 7 pm. Stream later on the @PBS app. #MadeByBBCStudios #PBS pic.twitter.com/84rbYjvfZO

— Nine PBS (@NinePBS) September 10, 2025

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