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!).
- 2001-2001
- 1 season
- BBC Worldwide Americas
- Documentary, Family
- TV-G
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
Season 1 Episode Guide
Episode 1
Ocean World
Sun, Jan 27, 2002 49 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".
Featured Video
0:31The Blue Planet: Seas Of Life Collector's Set
Trailers & Videos
Trailers & Videos
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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