The Nature of Things
Program Name :
The Nature of Things
Program type :
Documentary
Schedule :
Wednesdays at 8 p.m. (8:30 NT) on CBC and CBC Gem
Website :
https://www.cbc.ca/documentaries/the-nature-of-things
The Nature of Things presents dramatic and insightful stories that are driven by a scientific understanding of the world. Co-hosted by Anthony Morgan and Sarika Cullis-Suzuki, TV’s longest-running science series celebrates 65 seasons this year. The Nature of Things inspires and entertains audiences by engaging with the people and personalities behind the science and phenomena that shape our world. From the search for other life in the universe to the psychology of babies, and from the furry animals that invade our backyards to the consequences of human progress, this series throws open the door to the wonder and accomplishments of science, making it accessible to viewers of all ages.
Publications
October 27th at 9:00
New to CBC Gem in November 2025
CBC’s fall premieres continue with THE ASSEMBLY (Nov. 6, also on CBC TV), featuring authentic conversations between autistic interviewers and Canadian celebrities, and Season 2 of POV documentary series FOR THE CULTURE WITH AMANDA PARRIS (Nov. 28 on CBC Gem)
September 24th at 12:43
New to CBC Gem in October 2025
CBC’s fall premieres continue with new factual series LOCALS WELCOME (Oct. 5) hosted by food writer Suresh Doss, and new seasons of HEARTLAND (Oct. 5), THE GREAT CANADIAN BAKING SHOW (Oct. 5), MURDOCH MYSTERIES (Oct. 6), FAMILY FEUD CANADA (Oct. 6), and THE FIFTH ESTATE (Oct. 10)
August 20th at 13:48
CBC Sets Fall 2025 Premiere Dates for More Than 30 New and Returning Original Canadian Series on CBC Gem and CBC TV
CBC today announced streaming and broadcast premiere dates for its fall 2025 slate of new and returning programming on CBC Gem and CBC TV.
June 23rd at 16:14
New to CBC Gem in July 2025
Celebrate CANADA DAY 2025 with CBC; the July 1 lineup includes live news coverage from across the country, CANADA’S WALK OF FAME 2025, and a star-studded live concert in Ottawa, available on CBC Gem and across CBC platformsNew CBC Arts original series CBC ON DESIGN (July 4) looks behind the scenes at some of the designers who are making Canada brighter and more beautifulAcclaimed series available to stream in July include the first two seasons of acclaimed high school football drama FRIDAY NI...
May 23rd at 15:25
New to CBC Gem in June 2025
Mark National Indigenous History Month with the INDIGENOUS STORIES COLLECTION, including a short doc celebrating a special graduation season for a James Smith First Nation family, GRADUATION DAY (now streaming); an Ininimowin-language version of Tanya Talaga’s docuseries, THE KNOWING (May 30); documentaries AITAMAAKO’TAMISSKAPI NATOSI: BEFORE THE SUN (June 1), following the thrilling Indian Relay horse race, and BRING THEM HOME / AISKÓTÁHKAPIYAAYA (June 1), narrated by Academy Award® nominee...
April 24th at 14:46
New to CBC Gem in May 2025
Celebrate Asian Heritage Month with the ASIAN HERITAGE COLLECTION, including the exclusive Canadian premiere of NADIYA’S COOK ONCE EAT TWICE (May 1), featuring beloved TV chef and author Nadiya Hussain; NOT YOUR BUTTER CHICKEN (May 1), celebrating the untold stories of South Asians in Western Canada through the eyes of food and wine expert Shiva Reddy; the exclusive Canadian premiere of FOUR YEARS LATER (May 2), a romantic drama that unfolds across two countries; and MEET THE PATELS (May 2) a...
February 15th 2022 at 17:41
2022 CANADIAN SCREEN AWARDS CBC/RADIO-CANADA NOMINATIONS BY PROGRAM
2022 CANADIAN SCREEN AWARDS CBC/RADIO-CANADA NOMINATIONS BY PROGRAM
May 21st 2021 at 0:19
CBC CELEBRATES 74 WINS AT THE 2021 CANADIAN SCREEN AWARDS
CBC and its production partners were recognized with 74 Canadian Screen Awards from the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television at this week’s series of virtual presentations, following 309 nominations earlier this year. The Canadian Screen Awards honour excellence in scripted, unscripted, documentary and news programming across television, film and digital.
March 30th 2021 at 9:01
CBC/Radio-Canada 2021 Canadian Screen Awards Nominations By Title
CBC/Radio-Canada and its production partners have received 309 nominations from the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television for the 2021 Canadian Screen Awards, reflecting the public broadcaster’s commitment to Canadian content, creators and communities
November 5th 2020 at 14:48
CBC CELEBRATES THE 60TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE NATURE OF THINGS
TV’s longest-running science program spanning 880 episodes over 59 seasons to date, CBC’s THE NATURE OF THINGS will celebrate its 60th season launch tomorrow — exactly 60 years after the series first premiered on Friday, November 6, 1960.
March 8th 2017 at 21:00
CBC TAKES HOME 18 WINS AT THE 2017 CANADIAN SCREEN AWARDS OPENING NIGHT GALA
CBC and its production partners took home 18 awards, more than any other broadcaster, at the March 7 opening gala for The Academy of Canadian Film & Television’s Canadian Screen Awards
May 26th 2016 at 15:30
CBC ANNOUNCES 2016-17 SEASON ANCHORED BY DISTINCTLY CANADIAN CONTENT
CBC, the number-one media brand in Canada*, today announced its 2016-17 fall and winter season, featuring a uniquely Canadian slate of new and returning original drama, comedy, factual, news, documentary, sports, arts and digital content from diverse voices and perspectives.
April 28th 2016 at 13:43
SANDRA KLEINFELD TAKES ON NEW LEADERSHIP ROLE IN DOCUMENTARY PROGRAMMING AT CBC
On Monday, May 2, Sandra Kleinfeld will take on the role of Senior Director of Documentary at CBC.
March 14th 2016 at 11:00
CBC TAKES THE CANADIAN SCREEN AWARDS BY STORM THIS YEAR, WINNING MORE TROPHIES ACROSS ALL CATEGORIES
Last night's Canadian Screen Awards gala presentation, which was broadcast live on CBC-TV, topped off an incredible week with CBC winning the majority of the television awards.
March 9th 2016 at 11:00
CBC SCORES 15 AWARDS AT THE 2016 CANADIAN SCREEN AWARDS OPENING NIGHT GALA
CBC News Network takes home two awards including Best Host or Interviewer in a News or Information Program or Series for Rosemary Barton and Best News Anchor, National for Ian Hanomansing
January 19th 2016 at 18:20
CBC LEADS THE 2016 CANADIAN SCREEN AWARDS WITH 164 NOMINATIONS
The Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television announced today that CBC has received 164 nominations for the 2016 Canadian Screen Awards.
December 17th 2015 at 14:56
NEW TITLES AND RETURNING FAVOURITES HIGHLIGHT CBC-TV'S WINTER 2016 PRIME-TIME SCHEDULE
CBC-TV's winter programming lineup is filled with returning hit comedies, dramas and current affairs programs, as well as new titles filled with intrigue, suspense, and heart-warming moments
September 16th 2015 at 14:00
CBC-TV'S FALL SEASON LAUNCHES WITH EXCITING NEW PROGRAMS AND RETURNING FAVOURITES
CBC-TV's Fall schedule will launch over the coming weeks, highlighted by new series, returning hits, thought-provoking news and investigative content, documentaries, and engaging arts programming
May 28th 2015 at 12:04
CBC ANNOUNCES 2015-16 SCHEDULE
CBC today announced the details of its 2015-16 schedule, highlighting a slate of new series, returning favourites, thought-provoking news and investigative content and marquee cultural events.
February 26th 2015 at 14:37
CBC NOTCHES 18 WINS OVER THE FIRST TWO NIGHTS OF THE 2015 CANADIAN SCREEN AWARDS
The Academy of Canadian Film & Television handed out the first Canadian Screen Awards of 2015 over the last two nights and CBC was recognized with 18 trophies
May 29th 2014 at 15:05
CBC REVEALS LINEUP FOR 2014-15 TELEVISION SEASON, FEATURING RETURNING HITS AND 12 NEW PRIMETIME TITLES
CBC today announced its 2014-15 television broadcast schedule, featuring a season full of quality Canadian programming, including new series, returning hits, premiere cultural live events, sports, and award-winning news and investigative programs.
May 29th 2014 at 15:00
CBC Primetime Programming Returning - Season Launch 2014-2015
CBC Primetime Programming Returning - Season Launch 2014-2015
April 4th 2014 at 15:00
MEDIA ALERT: CBC 2014-15 TELEVISION SEASON PICKUPS AND RENEWALS
CBC today confirmed a number of new and returning shows for the 2014-15 Television season.
March 11th 2014 at 13:31
CBC'S CURRENT AFFAIRS AND DOCUMENTARY PROGRAMMING FOR THE WEEK OF MARCH 10 - 16
The week of current affairs and documentaries on CBC's THE NATURE OF THINGS, DOC ZONE, the fifth estate, MARKETPLACE, THE PASSIONATE EYE, and documentary Channel
February 28th 2014 at 13:00
CBC PRESENTS WILD CANADA -- AN EPIC AND BREATHTAKING DOCUMENTARY SERIES ABOUT CANADA'S WILDLIFE
Premieres Thursday, March 13 at 8 p.m. (8:30 NT) on CBC-TV's The Nature of Things
February 20th 2014 at 13:18
CBC'S POST-OLYMPIC WINTER SCHEDULE FEATURES CULINARY COMPETITION SERIES RECIPE TO RICHES AND HIT COMEDY FAVOURITES MR.D AND THE RON JAMES SHOW
CBC brings all-new culinary competition RECIPE TO RICHES to its primetime
line-up on Feb. 26. Catch comedian Gerry Dee's hilarious hidden-camera special, GERRY DEE: THE SUBSTITUTE on February 24
January 20th 2014 at 19:05
CBC'S CURRENT AFFAIRS AND DOCUMENTARY PROGRAMMING FOR THE WEEK OF JAN. 20-26
The week of current affairs and documentaries on CBC's THE NATURE OF THINGS, DOC ZONE, the fifth estate, MARKETPLACE, THE PASSIONATE EYE, and documentary Channel
January 14th 2014 at 13:31
CBC'S CURRENT AFFAIRS AND DOCUMENTARY PROGRAMMING FOR THE WEEK OF JAN. 13-19
The week of current affairs and documentaries on CBC's THE NATURE OF THINGS, DOC ZONE, the fifth estate, MARKETPLACE, THE PASSIONATE EYE, and documentary Channel
January 6th 2014 at 15:29
CBC'S CURRENT AFFAIRS AND DOCUMENTARY PROGRAMMING FOR THE WEEK OF JAN. 6-12
The week of current affairs and documentaries on CBC's THE NATURE OF THINGS, DOC ZONE, the fifth estate, MARKETPLACE, THE PASSIONATE EYE, and documentary Channel
September 26th 2013 at 15:07
CBC-TV'S THE NATURE OF THINGS JUMPS INTO THE SEASON WITH A STORY ON THE INVASIVE AND LEAPING ASIAN CARP
The season premiere of THE NATURE OF THINGS -- Carpe Diem: A Fishy Tale -- airs
Thursday, Oct. 3 at 8 p.m. (8:30 NT) on CBC-TV
August 30th 2013 at 14:52
CBC IS HOME TO THE BEST CANADIAN TELEVISION THIS FALL
Kicking-off on September 16, CBC-TV's 2013 Fall Schedule Delivers Award-Winning Hits, Bright Stars, and Investigative Journalism That Matters
May 21st 2013 at 15:29
CBC TELEVISION LAUNCHES 2013-2014 SCHEDULE FEATURING NEW PRIMETIME SERIES, SOCHI 2014, AND A SLATE OF RETURNING HITS
CBC today unveiled its 2013-2014 broadcast schedule, featuring a strong line-up of anticipated new series, returning and homegrown hits, the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games, HOCKEY NIGHT IN CANADA, leading cultural live events, and more.
April 22nd 2013 at 15:22
FROM THE STRATOSPHERE TO THE TWITTERVERSE: CBC-TV'S THE NATURE OF THINGS EXPLORES THE LIFE AND MISSION OF CANADIAN ASTRONAUT CHRIS HADFIELD
The season finale of THE NATURE OF THINGS - 'The Man Who Tweeted Earth' - airs Thursday, April 25 at 8 p.m. (8:30 NT) on CBC-TV
February 4th 2013 at 18:07
THIS FEBRUARY, CBC-TV'S THE NATURE OF THINGS EXPLORES FRACKING, COYWOLVES AND FRUIT HUNTERS
THE NATURE OF THINGS with David Suzuki airs Thursdays at 8 p.m. (8:30 NT) on CBC-TV
January 2nd 2013 at 13:45
DAVID SUZUKI TRAVELS TO SOUTH AMERICA, AS CBC-TV'S THE NATURE OF THINGS EXPLORES SOME BOLD THINKING ON THE WORLD'S ENERGY, CLIMATE AND ECONOMIC CRISES
David Suzuki's Andean Adventure airs on THE NATURE OF THINGS, Thursday, Jan. 10 at 8 p.m. on CBC-TV
November 1st 2012 at 17:57
CBC'S THE NATURE OF THINGS DELVES INTO BIOLOGY, ASTRONOMY, ANCIENT ARCTIC MYSTERIES, AND URBAN WILDLIFE IN NEW DOCUMENTARIES
The Nature of Things airs Thursdays at 8pm on CBC-TV