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A five-part series presented by Sir David Attenborough looking at the lives of plants.

Dive into a world where a single life can last a thousand years, with David Attenborough. See things no eye has ever seen, and discover the dramatic, beautiful plant life of Earth.

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The Green Planet: Series 1: Seasonal Worlds

Seasonal Worlds

BBC One - The Green Planet, Series 1, Seasonal Worlds

Plants use strategy, deception and engineering to thrive in this changeable world.

Plants of the seasonal world face constant change. They use use strategy, deception and feats of engineering to survive. Most importantly, they must get their timing right.

Between the tropics and the frozen poles lies a region dominated by relentless change in the form of the four seasons: spring, summer, autumn and winter. Each one presents plants with huge challenges, from ice and snow to raging fires; from intense competition to surprising enemies. This is a world of astonishing variety and vibrant colour. To survive here plants must use strategy, deception and remarkable feats of engineering. Most importantly, they must get their timing right.

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