Life in the trees 12 david attenborough looks at the history of primates. The series was written and presented by david attenborough, in an ambitious attempt to provide an authored overview, as. Title of image used by author is licensed under cc by 2. In 1979, attenborough made a show called life on earth. Attenboroughs natural curiosities season 2 episode 7.
Planet earth is a 2006 british television series produced by the bbc natural history unit. The series is introduced and narrated by david attenborough. Highly acclaimed, it is the first in attenboroughs life series of programmes and was. Life ep 9 bbc, 2009, plant documentary with sir david. The accompanying book, the life of birds by david attenborough isbn 0563387920, was published by bbc books on 24 september 1998. This show provides a unique insight into sir david the man as well as his extraordinary life experiences and stellar career. In venezuela, a pebble toad evades a tarantula by freefalling down a steep. Beaver lodge construction squad attenborough bbc earth. These landmark series now form david attenborough s life on land collection and are brought to you here in the order in which these various groups arrived during the history of life on earth. David attenborough returns in this breathtaking documentary showcasing life on planet earth. The lives of animals and plants are dominated by the sun and fresh water which trigger seasonal journeys. Oct 04, 2018 sir david attenborough takes us on a new journey to follow the greatest animals of their kind exclusive first look at the new bbc earth series dynasties.
Stunning rainbowhued birds steal the show in brand new clips new footage from planet earth 2 shows two of natures most spectacular birds out to steal the limelight. Sir david attenborough remembers filming perhaps one of the most ground breaking and well loved nature documentaries in the world, life on. Blue planet 2 shows where life may have begun in the deep episode. It is actually difficult to compare between planet earth and this one, but my vote goes to life. The naturalist david attenborough once said the creature he finds most extraordinary is a ninemonthold human baby. Oct 09, 2012 excellent documentary about how life originated and evolved on earth. In 2011, bbc earth used attenborough s footage of animals to create a documentary film called one life, narrated by daniel craig. The first ever episode of the landmark natural history series life on earth. David attenborough is a sort of modern day darwin and this series was one of the first major looks into how life started and progressed on earth up until the present day. The region 4 dvd contains four fewer discs as life on earth is not included. This sunday, sir david attenborough, naturalist, maker of wildlife documentaries, snuggler of gorillas.
Each of the twelve 50minute episodes features a different aspect of the journey through life. From the frozen tundra in the north to the dry forests of the equator, sir david attenborough narrates a compelling view of the planet. The sixpart series reveals the challenges faced by individual animals at different stages of their lives and was first broadcast on bbc one in 2014. Nov 05, 2017 blue planet 2 shows where life may have begun in the deep episode. The first is an overview of the challenges facing life, the others are dedicated to hunting, the deep sea and various major evolutionary groups of creatures. David attenborough s tenpart exploration of the enormous variety of life on planet earth.
Life on earth is a 96 episode series studying the role of evolution in nature. The series takes a global view of the specialised strategies and extreme behaviour that living things have developed in order to survive. David attenborough, english broadcaster, writer, and naturalist noted for his innovative educational tv programs, notably the ninepart life series. During the course of the series presenter david attenborough, following the format established by kenneth clark. You can also buy, rent micro monsters with david attenborough on demand at amazon prime, the roku channel online. The series was nominated for six primetime emmy awards in july 2010. This episode sees the esteemed broadcaster explaining the development of vertebrates such as fish, birds and reptiles. Every episode of david attenboroughs life series, ranked. David attenborough discusses raccoons life of mammals bbc. David attenborough examines the creatures and fossils of the. Lately, he made blue planet 2 which showed people how awful plastic pollution is for our world. Jun 29, 2019 this is the story of 4,000 species which have outlived the dinosaurs and conquered the farthest places on earth. David attenborough list of movies and tv shows tv guide. David attenborough life of mammals bbc earth youtube.
David attenboroughs nowlegendary encounter with young gorillas is featured in this episode as he looks at the history of primates, whose ancestors sought their fortune in the treetops. Sir david attenborough s blue planet ii team pick up every bit of litter they find in the ocean surely, we have a responsibility to care for our blue planet. Life on earth tweet taking a look at the natural world as a whole, sir david attenborough presents a revised version of his original groundbreaking series, life on earth. Amazing new clips of creatures from the mountaintops sir david attenborough will be thrilling millions of plant earth 2 fans again this weekend with these incredible life ordeath. David attenborough takes us on an aweinspiring journey through one of the most diverse places in the world. Bbc confirms sir david attenborough will front planet earth 2. Life is a british nature documentary series created and produced by the bbc in association with the open university. People always compare between planet earth which also has close to a 5 star rating and life. Life on earth, initially broadcast in 1979, was the first of attenboroughs major natural history series. After starting to watch planet earth, and seeing the producers reminesce about trials of life, i had flashbacks to when i was a toddler, and dad woud show me the episode on hunting because it had those mesmerizing killer whales on film. In the long run, population growth has to come to an end.
He is best known for writing and presenting, in conjunction with the bbc natural history unit, the nine natural history documentary series forming the life collection that together constitute a comprehensive survey of animal and plant life on earth. These included a nomination for outstanding nonfiction series along with selections in a number of technical categories. Though they may seem primitive, reptiles and amphibians still thrive thanks to diverse survival strategies. David attenborough s legendary bbc crew explains and shows wildlife all over planet earth in 10 episodes. Each of the twelve 50minute episodes features a different aspect of the journey through life, from birth to adulthood and continuation of the species through reproduction. David attenborough s comprehensive and richly detailed study of birds, examining the variety of different species and their ways of life. David attenborough discovery science animals nature full documentary. Planet earth ii is a 2016 british nature documentary series produced by the bbc as a sequel to planet earth, which was broadcast in 2006. A natural history by david attenborough is a british television natural history series made by the bbc in association with warner bros.
With bodies kept warm by thick coats of fur and their developing young protected and nourished within their bodies, they have managed to colonise every part of the globe, dry or wet, hot or cold. Micro monsters with david attenborough season 1 episode 2. David attenbourough narrates on the greatest of all adventures the journey through life. Army 101st airborne division, and their mission in world war ii europe, from operation overlord, through vj day.
The open university takes us behind the scenes of david attenborough s life in the undergrowth. Sir david attenborough has been confirmed as the presenter of the followup to the bbcs groundbreaking 2006 hit planet earth the 89yearold will present bbc1s planet earth 2, a series of. Life story is a british naturalhistory television series with mike gunton, rupert barrington and tom hughjones from the bbc natural history unit on the production team. The series consists of thirteen episodes and begins with david attenboroughs opening narration. The landmark natural history series life on earth began on 16 january 1979. The crew has worked hard and managed to capture a large aspect of wild life whether it lives on a remote island in the arctic ocean or deep in one of the large human cities in india or united states of america. The book is exactly what youd expect if you took every david attenborough documentary ever made and combined them into a single text in other words its brilliant. Life episode 2 of 10 david attenborough reveals the strategies used by reptiles and amphibians to conquer their shortcomings, whether for safety, breeding or capturing prey. The final episode of blue planet ii took an unflinching look at the impact of human activity on marine life, with david attenborough delivering a powerful rallying call to do more to protect the. A natural history by david attenborough is a british television natural history. Blue planet 2 shows where life may have begun in the deep. David attenborough explores the wildlife and landscape that inspired charles darwins theory of evolution.
The series is presented and narrated by sir david attenborough with the main theme music composed by hans zimmer. The story of life, from the first cells to the plants and animals that now live around us. From pole to pole narrator david attenborough audio languages. Planet earth was the first natural history documentary to be filmed in high definition, and now a decade later improved technology has made it possible to capture further details, from elusive animal behaviors to previously inaccessible remote landscapes. But now he believes the planet cant sustain many more. Each episode features additional footage, accessed separately. The silver ant is the saharas true desert survivor.
Life story, narrated by sir david attenborough, shows how animals attempt to overcome the challenges that face them at each of the six crucial stages of life. What a great man he is, highly respected by so many nature lovers including myself, and of course his popularity has resulted in so many more similar programmes, still being. Life on earth 7 episodes 1982 david attenborough s first life 1 episode 20 private life of plants 1 episode 1999 lost worlds. The animals must survive the hazards of being young and defenceless, learn how to survive in the adult world, find a home, climb the social ladder to a position of power, win a mate. Sir david attenboroughs story of life download the story of life app to explore more than of sir david attenboroughs most memorable moments from his 60year career exploring the natural. Power 4 7 how an animal must find a way to rise through the ranks of its society to gain power. Planet earth ii viewers poke fun at sir david attenborough. It was released in the uk on 5 december 2005 and has also been made available on region 4 dvd in australia and new zealand. Every episode of david attenboroughs life series, ranked the. David attenboroughs first life part 1 video dailymotion. From the awardwinning bbc natural history unit, makers of planet earth and the blue planet.
The best remembered sequence occurs in the twelfth episode, when attenborough encounters a group of mountain gorillas in dian fosseys. David attenborough s favourite moments from 30 years of broadcasting. Life on earth, initially broadcast in 1979, was the first of attenborough s major natural history series. As i remembered this, i set out to get a copy of the tapes. The latest technology and aerial photography enable the planet earth team to track some of the greatest mass migrations. There are some four million different kinds of animals and plants. It was first broadcast as part of the bbcs darwin season on bbc one and bbc hd from october to december 2009. Planet earth bbc documentary film full episodes by david attenborough.
Building bodies 2 david attenborough examines the creatures and fossils of the great barrier reef. Mar 22, 2014 life on earth episode of david attenborough seeks to explain how we came to dominate life on earth, tracing the african origins of humans to nearly three million years ago. Revised version of sir david attenborough s landmark series. Excellent documentary about how life originated and evolved on earth. Oct 06, 2009 24 videos play all david attenborough life of mammals bbc earth bbc earth manatees have bad breath life of mammals bbc earth duration. The future of humanity, and indeed all life on earth, now depends on us. David attenborough s groundbreaking study of the evolution of life on our planet. Apr 11, 2017 david attenborough desert seas national geographic hd. It established attenborough as not only the foremost television naturalist, but also an iconic figure in british cultural life. The story of life, from the first cells to the plants and animals that now live. As controller of bbc2, he helped launch the forsyte saga and civilisation. To accompany these series is an index, which can be accessed interactively on each of the discs and is also included in this collection as a hardbacked book. Sir david attenborough to thrill wildlife lovers in new.
Sir david attenborough the story behind life on earth bbc. Life on earth took attenborough and his crews around the globe, where they used cuttingedge filming techniques to bring wildlife into homes worldwide. May 12, 2016 micro monsters with david attenborough, season 1 episode 2, is available to watch and stream on smithsonian earth. Feb 25, 2015 the first ever episode of the landmark natural history series life on earth. David attenboroughs first life part 2 video dailymotion. Watch full episodes of life on earth and get the latest breaking news, exclusive videos and pictures, episode recaps and much more at. David attenboroughs blue planet ii is over global citizen. In an interview for bbc newsnight, the 92yearold british broadcaster said.
With oprah winfrey, david attenborough, doug allan, barrie britton. David attenborough is the best narrator out there and this is his latest masterpiece. Planet earth ii has won the biggest audience for a nature programme in 15 years, with last nights episode pulling in 10. This, states attenborough, is the last place on earth still ruled by reptiles. The series is presented and narrated by sir david attenborough with the main theme music composed by hans zimmer the first trailer was released on 9 october 2016, and the series premiered on 6 november 2016 in the united kingdom on bbc one and bbc one hd. David attenborough desert seas national geographic hd youtube. In 1976, attenborough s program titled life on earth was first aired. Life on earth 01 of the infinite variety video dailymotion. David attenborough s selection of memorable film moments demonstrating the leaps in filmmaking technology in the past 30 years and showcasing the diversity of life on earth. David attenborough examines the creatures and fossils of the great barrier reef, which provide clues to how.
It has not yet been issued in region 1 encoding for the us. Life in the undergrowth fly on the wall programme guides. Bbc two life on earth, the compulsive communicators. David attenborough desert seas national geographic hd. The life collection is a 24disc dvd box set of eight titles from david attenborough s life series of bbc natural history programmes. Life on earth 12 of life in the trees video dailymotion.