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The Blue Planet

A documentary series on life in and around seas. The series covers: oceans - their impact on the planet, deep sea, open ocean, frozen seas, seasonal seas, coral seas, tidal seas and coasts. Written and narrated by David Attenborough (of course!).

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Cast & Crew See All

David Attenborough
Self - Narrator
Pierce Brosnan
Self - Narrator (US version)
Peter Scoones
Self

Season 1 Episode Guide See All

Episode 1

Ocean World

Sun, Jan 27, 200249 mins

The ocean's influence dominates the world's weather systems and supports an enormous range of life. This first episode demonstrates the sheer scale, power and complexity of the "Blue Planet".

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Featured Video

The Blue Planet: Seas Of Life Collector's Set
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Awards

  • 2002 - Broadcasting Press Guild Award - Best Documentary Series - winner
  • 2002 - TCA Award - Outstanding Achievement in Movies, Miniseries and Specials - nominated
  • 2002 - BAFTA TV Award - Best Factual Series or Strand - nominated
  • 2002 - BAFTA TV Award - Best Innovation - nominated

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