Why are BBC produced nature documentaries like Planet Earth and Frozen Planet given a new narator for US audiences? Why not keep David Attenborough in the US version?
Like every TV network decision, it's based on what they think will appeal to the widest audience and thus make them the most money. Maybe they think that having a British narrator will make the show be perceived as a "stuffy" documentary and therefore too boring. Maybe they just think that people…
The Short Answer
Like every TV network decision, it's based on what they think will appeal to the widest audience and thus make them the most money. Maybe they think that having a British narrator will make the show be perceived as a "stuffy" documentary and therefore too boring. Maybe they just think that people will be more comfortable listening to a narrator who shares their accent. They do the same thing in reverse with shows like Mythbusters, cutting out the American narrator and inserting a British one.
Analysis
Key Concepts: Think, narrator, make
This explanation focuses on think, narrator, make and spans 85 words across 4 sentences. At 25% above the average Space & Astronomy explanation (68 words), this is one of the more thorough answers in this category, reflecting the complexity of the underlying question.
What This Answer Covers
The explanation opens with: “Like every TV network decision, it's based on what they think will appeal to the widest audience and thus make them the “ It then elaboratesultimately building toward a complete picture across 4 connected points.
How This Compares in Space & Astronomy
Ranked #151 of 500 Space & Astronomy questions by answer depth (top 31%). This falls in the detailed tier — above average depth. The explanation goes beyond surface-level but keeps things accessible.
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Is there a simple explanation for why bbc produced nature documentaries like planet earth and frozen planet given a new narator for us audiences? why not keep david attenborough in the us version?
Like every TV network decision, it's based on what they think will appeal to the widest audience and thus make them the most money. Maybe they think that having a British narrator will make the show be perceived as a "stuffy" documentary and…
How detailed is this explanation compared to similar Space & Astronomy questions?
This is an above-average answer at 85 words, ranked #151 of 500 Space & Astronomy questions by depth. The key concepts covered are think, narrator, make.
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The explanation uses direct explanation across 85 words. It is categorized under Space & Astronomy and addresses the question through 1 analytical lens.