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Horizon

2009-2010

Episode 7: How Many People Can Live on Planet Earth?

Duration: 59 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD

Naturalist Sir David Attenborough investigates whether the world faces a population crisis and if it is the duty of individuals to change the way they live. Show more

Duration: 59 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC HDLatest broadcast: on BBC One Northern Ireland

In 1960, David Attenborough visited the island of Madagascar to film one of his first ever wildlife series. He now returns to the island on a very personal quest. Show more

People of Science with Professor Brian Cox

Series 1

Sir David Attenborough discusses Charles Darwin

Duration: 5 minutes

David Attenborough talks to Brian Cox about his admiration for the achievements of Charles Darwin, and how On the Origin of Species inspires him in his work in the natural world.

Wildlife on Two

Backstreet Bandits

Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Wales (Analogue)

A look at how raccoons have adapted to life in American cities, often living alongside humans in chimney stacks and travelling via the city's storm drains. Show more

Life

Episode 7: Hunters and Hunted

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD

Available for years

The nature documentary explores mammals' ability to learn new tricks to survive, and features unique footage of a killer whale hunting elephant seal pups. Show more

Contributors

Producer:
Adam Chapman
Series Producer:
Martha Holmes
Executive Producer:
Michael Gunton

Series

Life

Duration: 59 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One LondonLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Wales HD

Available for 2 months

David Attenborough chooses seven of the most remarkable animal songs found in nature and explores the significance of these songs in the lives of their species. Show more

Nature's Great Events

Episode 6: The Great Feast

Duration: 59 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland

Documentary series. The cameras follow whales and sea lions alike as they journey to the seas off Alaska to feed on plankton bloom. Show more

The Earthshot Prize

Repairing Our Planet

Protect & Restore Nature

Duration: 59 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One LondonLatest broadcast: on BBC One Wales HD

Sir David Attenborough introduces us to inspiring people with solutions to help restore nature, and reveals the three finalists of the first ever Earthshot Prize for Nature. Show more

The Earthshot Prize

Repairing Our Planet

Fix Our Climate

Duration: 59 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One LondonLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland

Prince William, Sir David Attenborough and Christiana Figueres highlight inspiring and often unexpected solutions to the climate challenge. Show more

The Earthshot Prize

Repairing Our Planet

Revive Our Oceans

Duration: 59 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One LondonLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Wales

Prince William, David Attenborough and Shakira find out about inspiring people and projects across the world that can help us stop damaging the oceans and enable their revival. Show more

The Earthshot Prize

Repairing Our Planet

Build a Waste-Free World

Duration: 57 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One YorkshireLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland HD

Prince William, David Attenborough and Hindou Oumarou Ibrahim see how we might reimagine our production lines to solve the problem of the vast amount of waste we produce. Show more

The Earthshot Prize

Repairing Our Planet

Clean Our Air

Duration: 59 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One LondonLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland

Prince William, Sir David Attenborough and astronaut Naoko Yamazaki hear the personal stories of people who are directly affected by air pollution and look at possible solutions. Show more

Life

Episode 9: Plants

Duration: 58 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Four

Available for years

The nature series turns to plants and looks at the ingenious solutions that they employ to counter life's challenges, such as spring-loaded traps, suckers and claws. Show more

Contributors

Executive Producer:
Michael Gunton
Producer:
Neil Lucas

Series

Life

Africa

Episode 2: Savannah

Duration: 59 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Four

Available for years

David Attenborough takes a breathtaking journey through Africa, looking at the constantly changing landscape of east Africa and creatures found nowhere else on Earth. Show more

Africa

Episode 1: Kalahari

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC One WalesLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD

Available for years

David Attenborough explores two deserts in Africa's south west, where he encounters meerkats, black rhinos, giant insects and the greatest giraffe battle ever filmed. Show more

Duration: 58 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One LondonLatest broadcast: on BBC One Scotland

Available for 6 days

From Singapore, the annual celebration of the very best ideas and initiatives to help save the planet. Attended by Earthshot founder, HRH Prince William, and Sir David Attenborough. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Cate Blanchett
Presenter:
Nomzamo Mbatha
Presenter:
Robert Irwin
Presenter:
Lana Condor
Performer:
OneRepublic
Performer:
Bastille
Executive Producer:
Elaine Paterson
Executive Producer:
Jonnie Hughes
Executive Producer:
Colin Butfield