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Filmed in more than 200 locations, each of Planet Earth's 11 episodes focuses on a specific habitat, illustrating life in the highest mountains and the darkest caves; the shallowest water and the deepest oceans; ice-covered lands and Great Plains; untamed jungles and giant forests; fresh water and the harshest deserts. Planet Earth offers a fresh understanding of how all these habitats are interconnected.
Pole to Pole, October 4, 9e
Pole to Pole introduces the ultimate portrait of our planet by looking from north to south. Witness a unique view of the majesty and the amazing life which lives here.
Mountains, October 4, 10e
Coupled with spectacular geology and high altitude survival, this program explains the geological and volcanic forces that shaped the land and its mountain chains.
Deserts, October 5, 9e
Deserts cover one fifth of the planet and they are spreading every year. We think we are familiar with the Sahara and the Kalahari but what about the Gobi or the Atacama -so many deserts have hardly been explored.
Ice Worlds, October 5, 10e
It is not the cold so much as the lack of accessible fresh water which makes life hard in the frozen regions of the world—from mountain tops to the poles, spectacular scenery and weather combines with charismatic species.
Shallow Seas, October 6, 9e
The shallow seas that lie above the continental shelf are the richest in the ocean. It is here that you find the coral reefs and, in colder waters, the fishing grounds.
Great Plains, October 6, 10e
A quarter of the Earth's surface is covered with grass and the great plains are home to massive herds of animals; from the grasslands of Mongolia to the flooding plains of Papua New Guinea.
Jungles, October 7, 9e
Enter a world of mood and menace intense competition on a macro and micro scale, into the world's rainforests.
Fresh Water, October 7, 10e
Water has shaped planet Earth—it has carved out the world's most impressive gorges and makes all life possible. Incredibly, only three percent of all water on our planet is fresh—it is as precious as it is vital—and it is full of life.
Forests, October 8, 9e
These are the seasonal forests and this is a story of plant survival. They cover vast tracts of the temperate regions and remain largely unexplored.
Deep Ocean, October 8, 10e
Here we visit daytime hunters and night feeders, all life looking to feed, reproduce and engage. From dolphins to manta rays, we also explore life among hot vents and deep seamounts.
Planet Earth: The Filmmaker's Story, October 9, 8e
Explore the making of Planet Earth with never-before-seen footage and commentary.
Caves, October 9, 10e
On land, the underground world of caves is as mysterious as the deep sea. Whether eroded by water, shaped by volcanoes or dug by animals themselves—this is a world of perpetual darkness.
For more airings, check the Planet Green schedule for details.
For more about Planet Earth and the habitats it covers, check out our guide to Planet Earth.
