A Perfect Planet

Episode 1

Volcano

Mon, Jan 4, 2021 51 mins

A 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.

Episode 2

The Sun

Mon, Jan 4, 2021 49 mins

From 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.

Episode 3

Weather

Sun, Jan 10, 2021 48 mins

Weather 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.

Episode 4

Oceans

Sun, Jan 17, 2021 48 mins

There 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.

Episode 5

Humans

Sun, Jan 24, 2021 49 mins

Humans are changing our planet so rapidly, it's affecting earth's life support systems: our weather, our oceans and the living world.

Episode 6

Making A Perfect Planet

A showcase of the various natural processes of the planet that work in together to ensure every corner of the Earth can sustain life.