Planet Earth III episode 4 – Freshwater
Freshwater serves as the cornerstone of Earth’s ecological systems, playing a pivotal role in supporting diverse and extraordinary wildlife dramas.
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Planet Earth III episode 2 – Ocean
The vast majority of our planet remains an enigma, hidden beneath the waters of the ocean, which envelopes two-thirds of the Earth and shelters 80% of all animal species.
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Africa episode 6 – The Future
Africa episode 6 – The Future – In a captivating journey, the renowned naturalist David Attenborough finds himself gazing into the curious eyes of a young baby rhino, sparking profound contemplation about the future that awaits this innocent creature. As he stands on the vast plains, the weight of a pressing question lingers: what lies ahead for this gentle beast in a world where its kind faces immense challenges? Venturing deeper into the heartland, Attenborough encounters the resilient local communities. These are the individuals who, despite the odds, are fiercely committed to coexisting harmoniously with the land’s diverse fauna. They
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Planet Earth III episode 1 – Coasts
Planet Earth III episode 1 – Coasts – Sir David Attenborough delves into the perilous environments forged by global coastlines, a realm where fauna grapple with the ceaseless dynamics of nature for survival. In the Robberg Peninsula of South Africa, an assemblage of Cape fur seals populate a constricted shelf of land. A fledgling seal ventures into aquatic terrains, undergoing a transformative metamorphosis from awkward to agile. This marine ecosystem has, in recent years, witnessed a surge in the presence of great white sharks, requiring collective action from the seal colony to stave off this apex predator. The
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Africa episode 1 – Kalahari
Africa episode 1 – Kalahari – Embarking on an awe-inspiring expedition, David Attenborough invites us to traverse the immense and wildly varied landscapes of Africa, presenting it in an intimate, unprecedented manner. This is not merely a journey; it is a homage to a continent that has birthed astonishing biodiversity amidst its sprawling expanses. Nestled in the ancient south-western reaches of Africa, two remarkable deserts lie in juxtaposition. They are realms where water, the elixir of life, is nothing more than a distant dream. Yet, against all odds, these arid zones teem with life. The flora and fauna
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Wild Isles episode 5 – Ocean
Wild Isles episode 5 – Ocean: David Attenborough explores our seas, from the vibrant and surprising shallows to the abundant open ocean, and reveals some extraordinary and dramatic wildlife stories. Sir David Attenborough explores the surprisingly vibrant seas that surround the British Isles. The vast watery wilderness around us is over three times the size of our land mass, and yet to many, our oceans remain a mystery. Full of colour and teeming with life, the seas of Britain and Ireland are crucially important to a range of wildlife. This episode goes beneath the waves to uncover the thriving habitats
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Wild Isles episode 4 – Freshwater
Wild Isles episode 4 – Freshwater: David Attenborough takes us on a journey from source to sea, following the course of our fresh water to reveal a host of astonishing wildlife. From highland burns in the Scottish Cairngorms to vast mudflats in Norfolk, David Attenborough takes us on a journey from source to sea, following the course of our fresh water as it journeys through our landscapes. Along the way we meet a host of wildlife that lives in, on and around our rivers, lakes, and lochs. Sir David Attenborough is a renowned British broadcaster and natural
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Wild Isles episode 3 – Grasslands
Wild Isles episode 3 – Grasslands: David Attenborough explores Britain’s grasslands, from beautiful flower meadows to the rich open landscapes of our mountains. From the coastal flower meadows in the Scottish Outer Hebrides to the rich open landscapes in the mountains of southern Ireland, we enter surprising and dramatic worlds. In southern England, we meet an extraordinary bee that lives in chalk grassland, one of our rarest habitats, laying her eggs in empty snail shells. Meanwhile, in the colourful machair of the Hebrides, ringed plovers and lapwings strive to rear their families of tiny fluffy chicks and to save them
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Wild Isles episode 1 – Our Precious Isles
Wild Isles episode 1 – Our Precious Isles: Sir David Attenborough celebrates the rich variety of habitats that exist on our doorstep, proving that wildlife in the British Isles is every bit as dramatic and spectacular as anywhere else on the planet. This episode looks at the wildlife that exists in our unique landscapes, from the micro world of bumblebees to the high-speed life of the kingfisher. Filmed in extraordinary detail, killer whales hunt for seals in our seas, golden eagles scavenge in snowy Scottish mountains, sinister woodland plants take pollinating insects hostage, and puffins are chased by greedy gulls
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Worlds of Wonder
Worlds of Wonder: A journey through the world’s coldest realms with the most-loved animals from the series, including emperor penguins and one of the largest packs of wolves ever recorded. This special episode brings together highlights from the series in a journey from the Arctic to the Antarctic. We begin on the frozen Arctic Ocean. It’s the end of winter, and as the sun returns, two polar bears meet on the ice. Usually solitary animals, these two young bears seem open to friendship, and together they enjoy several hours playing together – seemingly dancing on ice.
Dynasties episode 9 – Macaque – David Attenborough
Dynasties episode 9 – Macaque – David Attenborough: High in the Atlas Mountains of Morocco lives a group of Barbary macaque monkeys. The alpha male, known as Mac, has just battled to win the leadership of the troop. He must now lead and protect them while fending off rivals who still want his crown. Aside from humans (genus Homo), the macaques are the most widespread primate genus, ranging from Japan to the Indian subcontinent, and in the case of the Barbary macaque (Macaca sylvanus), to North Africa and Southern Europe. Twenty-three macaque species are currently recognized. Macaques
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Charles Darwin and the Tree of Life
Charles Darwin and the Tree of Life: Ever since Darwin, major scientific discoveries have helped to underpin and strengthen Darwin’s revolutionary idea so that today, the pieces of the puzzle fit together so neatly that there can be little doubt that Darwin was right. As David says: ‘Now we can trace the ancestry of all animals in the tree of life and demonstrate the truth of Darwin’s basic proposition. All life is related.’ David asks three key questions: how and why did Darwin come up with his theory of evolution? Why do we think he was right?
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