Overview

Stephen Fry, who famously narrated the UK Harry Potter audiobooks, embarks on a fascinating global journey to discover the stories behind some of the world’s most fantastic beasts. Travelling from Utah, to Florida and to Loch Ness, Stephen is on a quest to unravel why the world of mythical beasts are more popular than ever before. Featuring an exclusive interview with J. K. Rowling, this documentary brings our best-known myths and legends to life and examines the connections between the extraordinary animals of planet Earth and the fantastic beasts of mythology and the Wizarding World. Fantastic Beasts: A Natural History is a unique collaboration with the BBC Studios Natural History Unit, the Natural History Museum (host of the exhibition, Fantastic Beasts: The Wonder of Nature) and Warner Bros.