Nature doc pulled over right-wing gripes

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) will not air the last episode of a six-part documentary that focuses on wildlife on the British Isles, reportedly over fears that doing so would have upset conservative interests in the United Kingdom.

David Attenborough's documentary on British wildlife will air its first five episodes on BBC One during primetime hours. But the final part of the series, which focuses on environmental issues and the decline of nature in the U.K. over the past several decades, will only be available on the BBC's iPlayer streaming service.

In addition to noting how wildlife has dwindled over the years, the sixth episode will also feature discussions of "rewilding" — a movement to restore and protect natural processes in former wilderness areas — a concept that is controversial within the U.K.'s Conservative Party.