Planet Earth III

20231 series
Available on
BBC One

Sir David Attenborough embarks on a journey to the far reaches of the planet Earth as he documents some of the world's most amazing species. Along the way, he tells extraordinary stories that reveal the marvels of nature in its many forms. Using lightweight drones, high-speed cameras, remotely operated deep-sea submersibles and other new technologies, the show travels to unseen landscapes all across the globe and considers how the natural world has reached a critical juncture in its long history.

Coasts: Episode Image
Episode 1Coasts

Where two worlds collide and animals battle to survive.

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Episode 2Ocean

Sir David Attenborough reveals extraordinary new animal behaviours in the ocean.

Deserts and Grasslands: Episode Image
Episode 3Deserts and Grasslands

David Attenborough explores earth’s great wildernesses as nature puts on a dramatic show.

Fresh Water: Episode Image
Episode 4Fresh Water

Freshwater. The remarkable animal drama in fresh water, the lifeblood of the planet.

Forests: Episode Image
Episode 5Forests

Sir David Attenborough explores forests, where lives are entwined in unexpected ways.

Extremes: Episode Image
Episode 6Extremes

Animals battle the elements and survive on a knife edge in a world of extremes.

Human: Episode Image
Episode 7Human

Discover the extraordinary ways wildlife survives in a rapidly changing human world.

Heroes: Episode Image
Episode 8Heroes

Sir David Attenborough introduces conservation heroes fighting to save wildlife.

Wonders of Nature: Episode Image
Episode 11Wonders of Nature

Explore astonishing wild places and the most spectacular moments from Planet Earth III.

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