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Planet Earth

David Attenborough celebrates the amazing variety of the natural world in this epic documentary series, filmed over four years across 64 different countries.

Series 1: 1. From Pole to Pole (59 mins)

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  • 1. From Pole to Pole
    Following the sun's seasonal journey and how it affects the lives of all creatures.
    59 mins
  • 2. Mountains
    A look at mountains, from their origins at earth's lowest places to the summit of Everest.
    58 mins
  • 3. Fresh Water
    Following the descent of the planet's mightiest rivers from their sources to the sea.
    59 mins
  • 4. Caves
    Featuring, among others, the Cave of Swallows in Mexico and Deer Cave in Borneo.
    57 mins
  • 5. Deserts
    A look at Earth's most spectacular deserts, revealing the secrets behind desert survival.
    58 mins
  • 6. Ice Worlds
    David Attenborough examines the frozen worlds of the Arctic and Antarctic.
    59 mins
  • 7. Great Plains
    David Attenborough looks at the world's great plains.
    59 mins
  • 8. Jungles
    David Attenborough's natural history series looks at tropical rainforests.
    59 mins
  • 9. Shallow Seas
    Exploring tropical paradises and storm-ravaged icy polar seas.
    59 mins
  • 10. Seasonal Forests
    David Attenborough reveals the greatest woodlands on earth.
    59 mins
  • 11. Ocean Deep
    The final episode looks at the largest of all habitats - the ocean.
    59 mins
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