National, August 9, 2024: This August, Sony BBC Earth brings forth an experience filled with adventure and desi feels like never before! Right from taking viewers on a trail to rescue snakes with ‘Snake Squad’, to ‘Desi Feels’ showcasing the diverse cultures of India and exploring the hidden gems that the country has to offer, there is something in store for everyone.
Featuring the heroic efforts of snake rescuers in India, ‘Snake Squad’ explores the pressing issue of snakes seeking refuge in urban areas due to human encroachment. Premiering on August 20th at 12:00 PM and 09:00 PM, the series showcases young individuals who have given up their successful careers to rescue snakes and return them to the wild. The viewers will witness the journey of Alex Carpenter as he travels across India to join the Snake Squad and uncover their motivations for taking on this perilous task.
Along with travel and adventure, Sony BBC Earth adds a dose of exploration with its Independence Day line-up titled ‘Desi Feels’. The special segment will air on August 15, 9:00 AM onwards and cover shows such as ‘Ganges’, ‘Where the Wild Men Are with Ben Fogle’, ‘Extreme Fishing with Robson Green’, ‘Rick Stein’s India’, ‘Joanna Lumley’s Spice Trail Adventure’, ‘Hidden India’ and ‘Joanna Lumley’s India’.
The series ‘Ganges’ explores the river from its Himalayan source to its lush foothills, highlighting its influence on Indian culture, sacred temples, and diverse wildlife. Adding to the exploration is ‘Where the Wild Men Are with Ben Fogle’ where Ben lives with former fighter pilot Steve Lall in the Indian Himalayas, experiencing a rugged farmer’s life, and ‘Hidden India’ where wildlife expert Liz Bonnin, actor Freida Pinto, and mountaineer Jon Gupta reveals the wonders of India’s natural world. ‘Rick Stein’s India’ deep dives into culture with visits to Madurai for temple cooking, Kerala for spice-laden backwaters, Mumbai for bombil fish, and much more. ‘Extreme Fishing with Robson Green’ highlights Robson’s cultural experiences in Kochi, and ‘Joanna Lumley’s Spice Trail Adventure’ covers the whole of India – from the south to the Himalayas including temple visits and religious celebrations.
So, don’t forget to watch ‘Desi Feels’ on 15th August from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, followed by the premiere of ‘Snake Squad’ on 20th August at 12:00 PM and 09:00 PM, only on Sony BBBC Earth.
