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A Perfect Planet
A unique fusion of blue chip natural history and earth science that explains how our living planet operates. This five-part series shows how the forces of nature drive, shape and support Earth’s great diversity of wildlife.
- Cast:
- David Attenborough
- Language:
- English
- Country:
- China, France, Germany, United Kingdom
- Network:
- BBC One
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E01
Episode 1
★ 8.6Volcano
2021-01-03 · 53mA look at how without volcanoes, there would be no life on Earth. Although destructive, magma from the planet’s molten core builds land, and mineral-rich ash from eruptions fertilises the surface.
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E02
Episode 2
★ 8.8The Sun
2021-01-10 · 51mFrom the frozen poles to the searing deserts, this episode shows how animals have come up with strategies to survive the uneven amounts of sunlight that fall on our planet.
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E03
Episode 3
★ 9.0Weather
2021-01-17 · 51mWeather controls the distribution of freshwater around our planet. In turn, shapes the lives of animals across the globe, rising to an incredible diversity of species and habitats.
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Episode 4
★ 9.0Oceans
2021-01-24 · 50mThere are not five separate oceans, but one. Its waters linked by powerful forces that keep them on the move. This constant mixing is vital for the health of oceans and marine life.
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Episode 5
★ 8.8Humans
2021-01-31 · 60mHumans are changing our planet so rapidly, it’s affecting earth’s life support systems: our weather, our oceans and the living world.
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David Attenborough
Self - Narrator (voice)
