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Nature

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.

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