

TV series
Hippo Watch with Steve Backshall
2025–, English, on BBC Earth.
In this two-part series Steve Backshall is in South Africa in search of the hippo.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 2
- Episode length
- 44 min
- Status
- Still running
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Where to watch Hippo Watch with Steve Backshall
Hippo Watch with Steve Backshall isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online.
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Availability in India as of 9 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Latest episode
S1 E2: Episode 2
Aired 8 February 2025
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
Details
- First aired
- 1 February 2025
- Network
- BBC Earth
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Documentary
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Hippo Watch with Steve Backshall: quick answers
Is Hippo Watch with Steve Backshall worth watching?
Hippo Watch with Steve Backshall doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How many seasons of Hippo Watch with Steve Backshall are there?
Hippo Watch with Steve Backshall has 1 season and 2 episodes, about 44 minutes each.
Is Hippo Watch with Steve Backshall finished?
Hippo Watch with Steve Backshall is still listed as returning series; no new episode date is announced yet.
Which OTT platform is Hippo Watch with Steve Backshall on?
Hippo Watch with Steve Backshall isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
Hippo Watch with Steve Backshall parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Hippo Watch with Steve Backshall yet.
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