The Living Planet

1984 NR 11h 00m 9

David Attenborough discusses the biomass and life in a variety of eco-systems spanning many of the environments found on Earth (from tropical to polar).

David Attenborough examines the ecology and biodiversity of each of Earth's major biomes, and warns of the dangers of humanity's current industrial life. Camera work is extraordinary, and all continents are visited at least once.

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Episodes:

Episode 2 The Frozen World

2. The Frozen World

Aired: Jan 25, 1984

How some creatures and plants manage to overcome the harsh environments found...

Episode 3 The Northern Forests

3. The Northern Forests

Aired: Feb 1, 1984

An exploration of the various global forests in the northern hemisphere and h...

Episode 4 Jungle

4. Jungle

Aired: Feb 15, 1984

A study of tropical rain forests and how it's universal climate provides the ...

Episode 5 Seas of Grass

5. Seas of Grass

Aired: Feb 22, 1984

A study of the vast grasslands of the Earth and how they support a great vari...

Episode 6 The Baking Deserts

6. The Baking Deserts

Aired: Feb 22, 1984

Roasting temperatures during the day and equally cold temperatures at night, ...

Episode 7 The Sky Above

7. The Sky Above

Aired: Mar 7, 1984

Describes the ability of birds, insects and bats to fly including migration o...

Episode 8 Sweet Fresh Water

8. Sweet Fresh Water

Aired: Mar 14, 1984

David Attenborough reveals the extraordinary variety of animal life that live...

Episode 10 Worlds Apart

10. Worlds Apart

Aired: Mar 28, 1984

How isolation on islands and atolls has lead to unique diversity and speciali...

Episode 11 The Open Ocean

11. The Open Ocean

Aired: Apr 4, 1984

From plankton to whales, there is as much amazing diversity of life and habit...

Episode 12 New Worlds

12. New Worlds

Aired: Apr 11, 1984

Over the last 10,000 years, modern man has utilized his superior intellect to...


Info about The Living Planet

Current Status: Ended

Network: BBC One

Genres: Documentary