The Two-Part Series, From National Geographic Explorer at Large and Academy Award^® - Winner James Cameron, Premieres on 4 April 2026

Johannesburg, 2 April 2026: National Geographic’s Emmy-winning “Secrets of” series is back! The latest chapter, Secrets of the Bees, kicks off with a double-episode premiere this Saturday, April 4th, at 18:00 (CAT). You can catch it on National Geographic Wild (DStv channel 182 or StarSat channel 221) or stream it on Disney+ in South Africa.

Hosted and narrated by BAFTA and Emmy-winning National Geographic Explorer Bertie Gregory, Secrets of the Bees uses groundbreaking filming technology to reveal the extraordinary world of bees. With the expertise of entomologist and fellow National Geographic Explorer Dr. Samuel Ramsey, the series uncovers their astonishing architecture and intelligence, unlocking their secrets and featuring never-before-filmed moments.

“For its fifth anniversary, ‘Secrets of’ turns its lens to one of Earth’s smallest yet most vital heroes: bees,” says executive producer James Cameron. “Far more than pollinators, bees are socially complex, fast-thinking individuals and the most important insects on our planet. Their impact on the natural world and humanity is immeasurable, and we’re only just beginning to see how extraordinary they truly are.”

SECRETS OF THE BEES is produced by Silverback Films for National Geographic. Emmy Award-winners James Cameron and Maria Wilhelm for Lightstorm Earth are executive producers. For Silverback Films, Alastair Fothergill and Huw Cordey serve as series producers, and Nadége Laici serves as producer and director. Pam Caragol is executive producer for National Geographic.

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