Planet Earth

20061 series
Available on
BBC One

From the frozen tundra in the north to the dry forests of the equator, Sir David Attenborough narrates a compelling view of the planet. Episodes offer stunning footage of mountains, plains, jungles, caves and fields of ice. Sand storms, animal migrations, plagues of locusts and more - all are captured on film.

From Pole to Pole: Episode Image
Episode 1From Pole to Pole

Following the sun's seasonal journey and how it affects the lives of all creatures.

Mountains: Episode Image
Episode 2Mountains

A look at mountains, from their origins at earth's lowest places to the summit of Everest.

Freshwater: Episode Image
Episode 3Freshwater

Fresh Water. Following the descent of the planet's mightiest rivers from their sources to the sea.

Fresh Water: Episode Image
Episode 3Fresh Water

3/11. Documentary series which celebrates earth in all its glory. This edition follows the descent of the planet's mightiest rivers from their mountain sources to the sea. [S,AD] [HD]

Caves: Episode Image
Episode 4Caves

Featuring, among others, the Cave of Swallows in Mexico and Deer Cave in Borneo.

Deserts: Episode Image
Episode 5Deserts

Deserts - Short Version. A look at Earth's most spectacular deserts, revealing the secrets behind desert survival.

Ice Worlds: Episode Image
Episode 6Ice Worlds

David Attenborough examines the frozen worlds of the Arctic and Antarctic.

Great Plains: Episode Image
Episode 7Great Plains

David Attenborough looks at the world's great plains. Some upsetting scenes.

Jungles: Episode Image
Episode 8Jungles

David Attenborough's natural history series looks at tropical rainforests.

Shallow Seas: Episode Image
Episode 9Shallow Seas

Exploring tropical paradises and storm-ravaged icy polar seas.

Seasonal Forests: Episode Image
Episode 10Seasonal Forests

David Attenborough reveals the greatest woodlands on earth.

Ocean Deep: Episode Image
Episode 11Ocean Deep

The final episode looks at the largest of all habitats - the ocean.

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