BBC has revived a ‘groundbreaking’ documentary series Tribe after 18 years off our screens. 

The show, hosted by Bruce Parry, 55, first hit our screens in 2005 on BBC Two and went on to air 15 episodes across three seasons. 

Tribe follows the former British Royal Marine visit remote tribes in various locations around the world. 

Over those three years, Bruce met The Adis in Northeast India, The Suri in Ethiopia and The Kombais in West Papua.   

The series wrapped up in 2007, but now fans will be happy to know that it’s going to be back very soon – and viewers can watch it on BBC Two and iPlayer. 

Tribe will be returning for a new three-part series, which will see Bruce visit three different communities. 

BBC revives ‘groundbreaking’ documentary series after 18 years off screens – as original host gushes ‘it’s a huge privilege’ to be back

The show, hosted by Bruce Parry, first hit our screens in 2005 and went on to have 15 episodes across three seasons

The first episode is based on Waimaha people, who live on a tributary of the Amazon, followed by a visit to Namib desert in the second instalment, and the third based on the island of Sumba in Indonesia. 

Speaking about the upcoming series, Bruce said: ‘It’s been over twenty years since Tribe first aired. 

‘Living with people who experience the world in such profoundly different ways was eye-opening then, but today it feels vital. 

‘I believe we have so much to learn from those who still live in deep connection with the world around them.

‘It feels a huge privilege that the BBC has allowed me to explore these places and themes once again.’

While Commissioning Editor, Specialist Factual, Tom Coveney, said: ‘The original trailblazer of immersive documentary-making is back. 

‘I’m thrilled Bruce will once again entertain and inspire our viewers with his unquenchable thirst for adventure and infectious curiosity; this series is both a great watch and a chance to learn invaluable lessons at this critical time for our planet.’ 

Frank Films Creative Director, Jamie Balment said: ‘I’m not sure how, but the years – and too many litres of jungle intoxicants – have not dimmed Bruce’s pᴀssion and curiosity for those living lives vastly different from our own. 

Bruce said of the series: ‘It’s been over twenty years since Tribe first aired. ‘Living with people who experience the world in such profoundly different ways was eye-opening then, but today it feels vital’

The first episode is based on Waimaha people, who live on a tributary of the Amazon, followed by a visit to Namib desert in the second instalment, and the third based on the island of Sumba in Indonesia 

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‘The energy and willingness to have a go remains – however extreme the task. 

‘Yet his time away has brought a new wisdom, his return has a greater urgency as these communities become ever more precious.’

The official synopsis of the show reads: ‘Documentary series following former British Royal Marine Bruce Parry as he visits a number of remote tribes around the world, spending a month living and interacting with each society.’ 

Tribe was awarded a number of gongs for the series.

Bruce was given the BAFTA Cymru for Best On-Screen Presenter. 

It was also awarded another for Best Camera: Not Drama. 

Bruce’s other BBC documentaries include Amazon and Arctic. 

Some others include Extreme Lives, Serious Jungle, Serious Desert, Extreme Lives, Libzzard-Race to the Pole and TAWAI.  

Bruce has had a very successful career over the years – not only is he an accomplished documentary maker, he’s also a former Royal Marines Commando Officer.