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24/02/2025
ABC, PBS And ITV Studios Partner

ABC, PBS, ITV Studios, Screen Australia and Screen NSW have announced production has commenced on the groundbreaking new three-part natural history series, Ages of Ice.
From the Emmy-Award-winning Northern Pictures, Ages of Ice follows the brave scientists pushing the boundaries of exploration and human endeavour in Earth’s coldest corners to understand the changes of ice and what this means for our planet’s future.
In the unforgiving grip of our planet’s polar regions, the series will follow these modern-day explorers as they try to understand how the fate of every place and every creature on our planet is tied to these frozen extremes.
ABC Head of Documentary & Specialist, Susie Jones said “We’re excited to partner with Northern Pictures and PBS on this landmark new series. The ABC is committed to commissioning innovative natural history content, and we can’t wait to share Ages of Ice with Australian audiences”.
Diana El Osta, Executive in Charge, PBS said: "We are so proud of the collaboration between PBS, ABC and Screen Australia to bring Ages of Ice to our audiences. These awe-inspiring and critical stories of exploration showcase the remarkable work being done by scientists to unlock the mysteries of our planet’s coldest regions."
Northern Pictures Head of Factual, Karina Holden said: "This is a series unlike any other. We are venturing into some of the most formidable and breathtaking landscapes on Earth, where science becomes an act of sheer endurance. Filming in these remote extremes has been an extraordinary challenge, both physically and logistically but the urgency of the story demands it. Through the series we hope to reveal the profound connection between the polar regions and the future of our planet."
Screen Australia Head of Documentary Richard Huddleston, said: "Ages of Ice is a genre-defining, boundary-pushing series for our time. It is an excellent example of how our talented creatives are increasingly telling stories that have both local and international relevance, adding to Australia's reputation as the home of world class natural history and science producers."
Ages of Ice is produced in association with and distributed internationally by ITV Studios. It will broadcast on ABC TV and ABC iview in 2026.
Production credit: Co-commissioned by the ABC and PBS. Produced by Northern Pictures. Major production investment from Screen Australia in association with Screen NSW. Post, digital and visual effects supported by Screen NSW. Produced in association with and distributed internationally by ITV Studios. Series Director and Executive Producer: Karina Holden. Producers: Judith Curran and Nicola Sullivan. ABC Commissioning Editor: Stephen Oliver. ABC Head of Documentary & Specialist: Susie Jones.
www.itv.com
From the Emmy-Award-winning Northern Pictures, Ages of Ice follows the brave scientists pushing the boundaries of exploration and human endeavour in Earth’s coldest corners to understand the changes of ice and what this means for our planet’s future.
In the unforgiving grip of our planet’s polar regions, the series will follow these modern-day explorers as they try to understand how the fate of every place and every creature on our planet is tied to these frozen extremes.
ABC Head of Documentary & Specialist, Susie Jones said “We’re excited to partner with Northern Pictures and PBS on this landmark new series. The ABC is committed to commissioning innovative natural history content, and we can’t wait to share Ages of Ice with Australian audiences”.
Diana El Osta, Executive in Charge, PBS said: "We are so proud of the collaboration between PBS, ABC and Screen Australia to bring Ages of Ice to our audiences. These awe-inspiring and critical stories of exploration showcase the remarkable work being done by scientists to unlock the mysteries of our planet’s coldest regions."
Northern Pictures Head of Factual, Karina Holden said: "This is a series unlike any other. We are venturing into some of the most formidable and breathtaking landscapes on Earth, where science becomes an act of sheer endurance. Filming in these remote extremes has been an extraordinary challenge, both physically and logistically but the urgency of the story demands it. Through the series we hope to reveal the profound connection between the polar regions and the future of our planet."
Screen Australia Head of Documentary Richard Huddleston, said: "Ages of Ice is a genre-defining, boundary-pushing series for our time. It is an excellent example of how our talented creatives are increasingly telling stories that have both local and international relevance, adding to Australia's reputation as the home of world class natural history and science producers."
Ages of Ice is produced in association with and distributed internationally by ITV Studios. It will broadcast on ABC TV and ABC iview in 2026.
Production credit: Co-commissioned by the ABC and PBS. Produced by Northern Pictures. Major production investment from Screen Australia in association with Screen NSW. Post, digital and visual effects supported by Screen NSW. Produced in association with and distributed internationally by ITV Studios. Series Director and Executive Producer: Karina Holden. Producers: Judith Curran and Nicola Sullivan. ABC Commissioning Editor: Stephen Oliver. ABC Head of Documentary & Specialist: Susie Jones.
www.itv.com
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