

1984–1984 · BBC One · Ended
The Living Planet was a BBC nature documentary series written and presented by David Attenborough. It aired on BBC One in the UK from 19th January - 6th April 1984. The sequel to his pioneering Life on Earth, it is a study of the ways in which living organisms, including humans, adapt to their surroundings. Each episode featured a different environment from around the globe.
Thursdays at 8:05 PM London time
This series has ended.
Last aired
S01E12 · New Worlds
1984-04-06
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The Building of the Earth
1984-01-19 · 50 min
The Frozen World
1984-01-26 · 50 min
The Northern Forests
1984-02-02 · 50 min
Jungle
1984-02-09 · 50 min
Seas of Grass
1984-02-16 · 50 min
The Baking Deserts
1984-02-23 · 50 min
The Sky Above
1984-03-01 · 50 min
Sweet Fresh Water
1984-03-08 · 50 min
The Margins of the Land
1984-03-15 · 50 min
Worlds Apart
1984-03-22 · 50 min
The Open Ocean
1984-03-29 · 50 min
New Worlds
1984-04-06 · 50 min
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