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A triple set of BBC documentaries presented by Professor Brian Cox. 'Wonders of the Solar System' (2010) focuses on such phenomena as Saturn's rings, the solar flares of the Sun and the deserts of Mars to demonstrate how the forces that shaped our world are also responsible for creating some of the most breathtaking sights in our solar system. In the follow-up series, 'Wonders of the Universe' (2011), Cox continues his exploration of th..
with characteristic passion and enthusiasm, Alan Titchmarsh takes an incredible voyage of discovery - from the frozen summit of Ben Nevis to the white sands of the temperate isles of Scilly, and from the rain-drenched tip of western Ireland to the dry expanses of East Anglia. To reveal the secrets hidden in the landscape, Alan descends a Yorkshire waterfall twice as high as Niagara falls, climbs one of the highest mountains in Scotland ..
INCLUDES 5 EXCLUSIVE ART CARDS Planet Earth is perfect. Everything about our world - its size, its distance from the Sun, its spin and tilt, its moon - is perfectly suited to our existence, and our planet's natural forces perfectly nurture life. A global weather system circulates and distributes fresh water to all corners of the globe, marine currents deliver nutrients to even the deepest reaches of the ocean, sunlight warms and energ..
INCLUDES 5 EXCLUSIVE ART CARDS Planet Earth is perfect. Everything about our world - its size, its distance from the Sun, its spin and tilt, its moon - is perfectly suited to our existence, and our planet's natural forces perfectly nurture life. A global weather system circulates and distributes fresh water to all corners of the globe, marine currents deliver nutrients to even the deepest reaches of the ocean, sunlight warms and energ..
An amazing new perspective on the landscapes and creatures of Africa's wildest places. This is the world's wildest continent as you've never seen it before - an intense sensory adventure from the Atlas Mountains, through the Savannah lands to the Cape of Good Hope and from the Roof of Africa and the Kalahari to where the dark rainforests of the Congo meet the Atlantic Ocean. Each episode shifting the focus onto a different region as it ..
An epic true story set against the backdrop of one of the wildest places on Earth, African Cats captures the real-life love, humour and determination of the majestic kings of the savannah. The story features Mara, an endearing lion cub who strives to grow up with her mother's strength, spirit and wisdom; Sita, a fearless cheetah and single mother of five mischievous newborns; and Fang, a proud leader of the pride who must defend his fam..
Join Andy and his friends on a prehistoric adventure searching for the dinosaurs that once roamed the planet. Andy loves his job at the Museum, and he loves dinosaurs - but his clumsiness often threatens the grand opening of the latest exhibit. In a race against the clock, Andy must travel millions of years back in time and come face to face with real dinosaurs to save the exhibition! Pre-history is brought to life in Andy's Dinosaur Ad..
All 25 episodes from the first series of the CBeebies show in which museum worker Andy Day travels back in time to gather artefacts for the museum's displays. He also uses the opportunity to take a closer look at some prehistoric predators and our ancient ancestors. The episodes are: 'Argentinosaurus and Eggshell', 'Woolly Mammoth and Tusk', 'Epidexipteryx and Tail Feather', 'Nothrotheriops and Dung', 'Ophthalmosaurus and Painting', 'Pa..
Every episode from the first series of the Cbeebies series centred around Andy Day, a park ranger at Pickles' Animal Park who has a passion for learning about the planet's wildlife. The episodes are: 'Emperor Penguins', 'Elephants', 'Black Bears', 'Meerkats', 'Grasscutter Ants', 'Mountain Gorillas', 'Chinstrap Penguins', 'Flamingos', 'Capuchin Monkey', 'Sengi', 'Grizzly Bears', 'Fruit Bats', 'Caiman', 'Australian Adventures', 'Monarch B..
Todd Douglas Miller directs this documentary which chronicles the 1969 American space mission to the moon featuring exclusive footage of the mission itself with crew members Buzz Aldrin, Neil Armstrong and Michael Collins...
Todd Douglas Miller directs this documentary which chronicles the 1969 American space mission to the moon featuring exclusive footage of the mission itself with crew members Buzz Aldrin, Neil Armstrong and Michael Collins...
Todd Douglas Miller directs this documentary which chronicles the 1969 American space mission to the moon featuring exclusive footage of the mission itself with crew members Buzz Aldrin, Neil Armstrong and Michael Collins...
TO CELEBRATE THE 50th ANNIVERSARY OF THE FIRST MAN ON THE MOON Over 8 hours of content including the Apollo 11 moon walk, an interview with Neil Armstrong and the brand new documentary, 8 Days: To The Moon and Back This 50th anniversary collection contains the most important examples of the BBC's comprehensive coverage of the Apollo missions to the Moon. The cultural impact is featured in James Cameron's sobering film 'Nobody Ever Ask..
Award-winning adventurer-presenter Bruce Parry follows Tribe and Amazon with an epic journey among the people of the Arctic Circle. Following the six-month Polar summer - across Siberia, Greenland, Alaska, Canada, Russia and Norway - Bruce Parry immerses himself in the remote communities of the Arctic. Living and working alongside the indigenous people, he reveals how their culture and ancient traditions stand on the brink of change... ..
All five episodes of the BBC series following anthropologist Bruce Parry as he journeys into the Arctic Circle. In the series, Parry examines the threat posed to indigenous people like the Inuits of Northern Greenland by superpowers racing to cash in on the polar region's rich supply of natural resources such as oil, gas and minerals...
In 1969 Jacob Bronowski was commisioned by David Attenborough, then Controller of BBC2, to write and present this 13-part documentary series that examines in great depth and with great erudition the intellectual and technological history of the human race from prehistoric times to the present day. Broadcast in 1973 and designed to complement Kenneth Clarke's earlier BBC documentary series 'Civilisation', Bronowski concentrates on the gr..
The Atlantic is an ocean everyone thinks they know, but what we see from the shore is only a fraction of the story. This beautiful and dramatic series takes viewers on a mind-blowing journey from north to south, from Africa to Brazil, pulled by the currents and blown by the wind for thousands of miles, touching countless nations and reaching crushing depths. The series captures all the romance, raw power and spectacular beauty of the At..
Luc Besson first gained national recognition with his eighties, cyberpunk classic Subway. This was shortly followed by the mystical drama of The Big Blue. By the 1990's he was taking on Hollywood with his own new-wave style, visionary imagination and intellect, with groundbreaking action films such as Nikita and the classic Leon. The rarely seen Atlantis, on the other hand, is one of Besson's most elusive, personal and accomplished piec..
A unique testimony from a unique broadcaster. Sir David Attenborough revisits his award-winning shows, shares anecdotes from an astonishing career spanning 60 years, returns to the Borneo jungle as he tracks a lifetime of developments in filming technology and scientific discovery and explores the ever-growing plight of the natural environment. Through such acclaimed series as Life on Earth, The Private Life of Plants, Life in Cold Bloo..
BBC documentary that celebrates the 90th birthday of British naturalist and broadcaster Sir David Attenborough. Presenter Kirsty Young interviews Attenborough in front of a live studio audience and looks back over some of the highlights of his storied career. Featuring contributions and tributes from famous and grateful admirers including Michael Palin, Chris Packham, David Cameron and Prince William, Attenborough reflects upon his film..
Out of StockLife on Earth, The Living Planet, Trials of Life, Life in the Freezer, The Private Life of Plants, The Life of Birds, The Life of Mammals, Life in the Undergrowth..
Three-part BBC documentary series which showcases different species of big cats across the globe. The show captures the lives of a wide range of some of the planet's most dangerous predators from cheetahs in the Namibian desert to lions in Tanzania, Siberian tigers, Pantanal jaguars, pumas in Patagonia and snow leopards in the Himalayas. The programme also looks at how these big cats have adapted to live and hunt in these environments a..
A mesmerising psychological thriller with a killer whale at its centre, Blackfish is the first film since Grizzly Man to show how nature can get revenge on man when pushed to its limits. Blackfish tells the story of Tilikum, a performing killer whale that has killed several people while in captivity. Along the way, director-producer Gabriela Cowperthwaite compiles shocking footage and emotional interviews to explore the creature’s extra..
A mesmerising psychological thriller with a killer whale at its centre, Blackfish is the first film since Grizzly Man to show how nature can get revenge on man when pushed to its limits. Blackfish tells the story of Tilikum, a performing killer whale that killed several people while in captivity. Along the way, director-producer Gabriela Cowperthwaite compiles shocking footage and emotional interviews to explore the creature's extraordi..
Documentary directed by Karina Holden about the industrialisation of the oceans. Looking in detail at large-scale fishing, pollution and destruction of habitats, the documentary sheds light on the importance of ocean life and what must be done to preserve it...
The Blue Planet is the first ever comprehensive series on the natural history of the world's oceans. Narrated by David Attenborough, the extraordinary images of this maringe epic reveal sea at its most fearsome and alluring, exposing some of its best kept secrets. Enter a workd of breathtaking beauty and discover new species, visit unseen habitats and witness stories of survival never caught on camera before. Accompanied by a superb sou..
The Blue Planet is the first ever comprehensive series on the natural history of the world's oceans. Narrated by David Attenborough, the extraordinary images of this marine epic reveal the sea at its most fearsome and alluring, exposing some of its best kept secrets. Enter a workd of breathtaking beauty and discover new species, visit unseen habitats and witness stories of survival never caught on camera before. To accompany the series ..
The Blue Planet: The Blue Planet is the first ever comprehensive series on the natural history of the world's oceans. Narrated by David Attenborough, the extraordinary images of this marine epic reveal the sea at its most fearsome and alluring, exposing some of its best kept secrets. Enter a world of breathtaking beauty and discover new species, visit unseen habitats and witness stories of survival never caught on camera before. Accompa..
In recent years, our knowledge of what goes on in our Ocean has been transformed. Blue Planet II uses cutting-edge breakthroughs in science and technology to explore new worlds, reveals astonishing creatures and extraordinary new animal behaviours. As we journey through our deep seas, coral reefs, open ocean, green seas and coasts we share these extraordinary new discoveries. But we now know that ocean health is under threat. Never has ..
Dinosaurs were the ultimate prehistoric survival machines, ruling the Earth for 120 million years. Hidden inside their bodies are anatomical secrets to surviving prehistoric planet Earth. Combining cinematic photo-real 3D graphics and leading-edge anatomy and palaeontology, Clash Of The Dinosaurs peels back their skin, their muscles, and their brains to reveal the unique inner workings of the greatest beasts that ever lived.Extreme Su..
From Carl Sagan’s collaborators on the original series, Ann Druyan and Steve Souter, comes this spectacular follow-up to one of the most beloved programmes of all time. Hosted by renowned astrophysicist Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson and executive produced by Ann Druyan, Seth MacFarlane, Mitchell Cannold, Brannon Braga, and Jason Clark, with stunning cinematography by Bill Pope, Cosmos: A SpaceTime Odyssey continues the exploration of the rema..
Inspired by the 1980s series by Carl Sagan, astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson presents this science documentary series examining the way the universe works. The episodes are: 'Standing Up in the Milky Way', 'Some of the Things That Molecules Do', 'When Knowledge Conquered Fear', 'A Sky Full of Ghosts', 'Hiding in the Light', 'Deeper, Deeper, Deeper Still', 'The Clean Room', 'Sisters of the Sun', 'The Lost Worlds of Planet Earth', 'The ..
In this unique feature documentary, titled David Attenborough: A Life On Our Planet, the celebrated naturalist reflects upon both the defining moments of his lifetime and the devastating changes he has seen. The film addresses some of the biggest challenges facing life on our planet, providing a snapshot of global nature loss in a single lifetime. With it comes a powerful message of hope for future generations as Attenborough reveals th..
In this unique feature documentary, titled David Attenborough: A Life On Our Planet, the celebrated naturalist reflects upon both the defining moments of his lifetime and the devastating changes he has seen. The film addresses some of the biggest challenges facing life on our planet, providing a snapshot of global nature loss in a single lifetime. With it comes a powerful message of hope for future generations as Attenborough reveals th..
David Attenborough embarks on an extraordinary journey to unravel one of nature's most gripping stories - the evolution of flying animals. The power of flight is one of the greatest miracles of Nature. Over one hundred billion creatures soar through the air today - from nectar-drinking hummingbirds, to armoured airborne beetles; from bats hunting in the black of night, to bizarre winged lizards. In Conquest of the Skies, David Attenboro..
Dynasties takes you deeper into the lives of five of the world’s most celebrated and endangered animals than ever before: Emperor Penguin, Chimpanzee, Lion, Painted Wolf and Tiger. Travel from the plains of Africa to the jungles of India, from the edge of the Sahara to the frozen wastes of Antarctica. Watch leaders battling rivals for their crown, feuds tearing families apart and parents risking their lives to protect offspring from the..
David Attenborough narrates this five-part BBC documentary series that examines the lives of five endangered animal species. The show follows the animal families as they try to overcome numerous threats to their existence and raise their young in environments ranging from Africa and India to Antarctica. The episodes are: 'Chimpanzee', 'Emperor', 'Lion', 'Painted Wolf' and 'Tiger'...
Dynasties takes you deeper into the lives of five of the world’s most celebrated and endangered animals than ever before: Chimpanzee, Emperor Penguin, Lion, Painted Wolf and Tiger. Travel from the plains of Africa to the jungles of India, from the edge of the Sahara to the frozen wastes of Antarctica. Watch leaders battling rivals for their crown, feuds tearing families apart and parents risking their lives to protect offspring from the..
Family is power – more dramatic than any work of fiction, the world of growing families, power struggles and feuding rivals, is back.A cheetah must prepare her daughters to survive alone. An inexperienced elephant unites her herd facing their greatest challenge – twins. High in the mountains a puma and her cubs face a battle for survival. Family rivalries cause chaos with a clan of hyenas. New alliances must form to care for the..
Family is power – more dramatic than any work of fiction, the world of growing families, power struggles and feuding rivals, is back.A cheetah must prepare her daughters to survive alone. An inexperienced elephant unites her herd facing their greatest challenge – twins. High in the mountains a puma and her cubs face a battle for survival. Family rivalries cause chaos with a clan of hyenas. New alliances must form to care for the..
Dynasties I & II delves into the secret lives of charismatic, captivating animals as they fight for their families against the odds to create dynasties fit to rule for generations. Dynasties I takes you deeper than ever before into the lives of five of the world's most celebrated and endangered animals: Chimpanzee, Emperor Penguin, Lion, Pained Wolf and Tiger. Watch leaders battling rivals for their crown, feuds tearing families apart ..
Dynasties I & II delves into the secret lives of charismatic, captivating animals as they fight for their families against the odds to create dynasties fit to rule for generations. Dynasties I takes you deeper than ever before into the lives of five of the world's most celebrated and endangered animals: Chimpanzee, Emperor Penguin, Lion, Pained Wolf and Tiger. Watch leaders battling rivals for their crown, feuds tearing families apart ..
Twenty years ago, David Attenborough started making a series of programmes about the different groups of living organisms that inhabit our planet - birds and mammals, plants and insects, amphibians and reptiles. He looked at the history of each one from its first appearance and surveyed the multitude of different forms into which each has now evolved. These landmark series now form David Attenborough's 15 disc Life on Land DVD and are b..
Life Story takes us on the greatest of all adventures - the journey through life. For animals there is just one goal in life - to continue their bloodline in the form of offspring. They are an animal's legacy for the future. The story of their journey is about hope, facing danger, actions of breath-taking boldness, extraordinary behaviours and, ultimately, success against the odds. This spectacular series follows that journey through it..
The natural world is full of extraordinary animals with amazing life histories. Some were surrounded by myth and misunderstandings for a very long time whilst others have only recently revealed their secrets. How did two very small animals from opposite ends of the world send shockwaves through the scientific community and upset the reputation of leading scientists? Nature has twisted the tusk of the narwhal and the shells of snails and..
All six episodes from the third series of the documentary presented by esteemed British naturalist David Attenborough exploring some of the natural world's greatest curiosities. Among the issues examined by Attenborough are IQ research on orangutans and crows, the eating methods of large constrictor snakes and the powers of regeneration. The episodes are: 'Impossible Feats', 'Curious Minds', 'Expandable Bodies', 'Curious Feeders', 'Curi..
All six episodes from the fourth series of the documentary presented by esteemed British naturalist David Attenborough exploring some of the natural world's greatest curiosities. Among the issues examined by Attenborough are hybrid animals, the techniques creatures use to navigate and the evolution of animal shells. The episodes are: 'Animal Frankensteins', 'Finding the Way', 'Extreme Babies', 'Curious Counters', 'Incredible Shells' and..
Millions of years ago huge forces ripped apart the Earth’s crust creating seven spectacular continents. Over time, each continent developed its own remarkable wildlife. From the depths of the South American jungles to the frozen peaks of Asia, and from the cities of Europe to the vast plains of Africa - Seven Worlds, One Planet features extraordinary animal behaviour and untold wildlife stories from each continent. We discover how our s..
Millions of years ago huge forces ripped apart the Earth’s crust creating seven spectacular continents. Over time, each continent developed its own remarkable wildlife.From the depths of the South American jungles to the frozen peaks of Asia, and from the cities of Europe to the vast plains of Africa - Seven Worlds, One Planet features extraordinary animal behaviour and untold wildlife stories from each continent. We discover how our ..
Millions of years ago huge forces ripped apart the Earth’s crust creating seven spectacular continents. Over time, each continent developed its own remarkable wildlife.From the depths of the South American jungles to the frozen peaks of Asia, and from the cities of Europe to the vast plains of Africa - Seven Worlds, One Planet features extraordinary animal behaviour and untold wildlife stories from each continent. We discover how our ..
Collection of wildlife documentaries written and presented by David Attenborough, which explore the rich variety of plant and animal life on Earth. Using a variety of pioneering camera techniques, Attenborough's groundbreaking 'Life' series revealed aspects of the natural world that had never been seen on camera before, and established his reputation as a naturalist and broadcaster. The collection includes the series: 'Life On Earth', '..
Available on Blu-ray for the first time, David Attenborough’s remarkable 1990 landmark series has been re-mastered from the original film to give a greater clarity and richness of colour. Examining animal behaviour from birth to adulthood, twelve 50-minute episodes each feature a different aspect of the journey through life; from leaving parents and hunting to making homes and protecting the next generation. Each day brings a new test: ..
The first two series of Steve Backshall's wildlife show, in which he searches for the ten most dangerous animals. Among the deadly creatures featured are the tiger shark, killer hornets, a snow leopard and an army of spiders. The episodes are: 'Fastest', 'Lethal Weapons', 'Killer Tactics', 'Toxic', 'Fiercest', 'Defenders', 'Super Senses', 'Extreme', 'Mass Attack' and 'Airborne'...
DINOSAURS - GIANTS OF PATAGONIA: This documentary style narrative focuses on the history, evolution and extinction of the dinosaurs. In larger-than-life fashion, audiences will explore a subject matter whose mistique and appeal are unquestioned. Dinosaurs 3D will take audience on an unprecedented and unique 3D journey into the world of the largest known dinosaurs, and in the process, explore some of the great paleontological discoveries..
Dinosaurs: Giants of Patagonia will take you on an unprecedented journey through time to reveal the larger-than-life story - the history, evolution and extinction - of the world's largest known dinosaurs and some of the incredible paleontological discoveries of modern times. Created in close collaboration with the foremost scientists of the field, jaw-dropping computer generated footage brings to life some of the most unbelievable anima..
David Attenborough presents this landmark documentary which brings to life, in unprecedented detail, the last days of the dinosaurs. Palaeontologist Robert DePalma makes an incredible discovery in a prehistoric graveyard known as Tanis in North Dakota – fossilised creatures, astonishingly well preserved, that could help change our understanding about the final days of the dinosaurs. Meanwhile, state-of-the-art visual effects transport D..
Join the world's preeminent paleontologists in this eye-popping IMAX adventure as they uncover some of history's most astonishing dinosaur finds. Travel across the exotic dunes of the Gobi Desert and along the sandstone buttes of New Mexico as scientists make brand-new discoveries about dinosaur behavior, their environments and find what could be the oldest dinosaur ever unearthed in North America. With stunningly realistic and scientif..
Professor Iain Stewart is a renowned expert in geology and geo-science - the study of the Earth and its atmosphere, oceans and biosphere. In these acclaimed series, Professor Stewart tells the amazing stories of the relationship between Earth, natural forces and the development of human civilisation. With his enthusiastic delivery and hands-on approach matched by phenomenal camerawork and graphics, the series are a must-see for anyone w..
This is your home, as you’ve never seen it before. Epic migration. Shifting seasons. The turning tide. Cameras in space capture natural spectacles on an epic scale and are now so advanced that they can track down individual animals. Cutting-edge technology tells the story of life on Earth from a brand new perspective. Marvel at the dancing neon Northern Lights and the swirling blues of blooming plankton. Zoom in on herds of elephants se..
Documentary that uses CGI to explore the forces that enable life to exist on Earth...
Experience the unexpected wonder of one full day on earth. Over the course of one single day, the film tracks the sun from the highest mountains to the remotest islands, from exotic jungles to urban sprawls. Astounding breakthroughs in filmmaking technology bring you up close and personal with a cast of unforgettable characters; a baby zebra desperate to cross a swollen river, a penguin heroically undertakes a death-defying commute to f..
Experience the unexpected wonder of one full day on earth. Over the course of one single day, the film tracks the sun from the highest mountains to the remotest islands, from exotic jungles to urban sprawls. Astounding breakthroughs in filmmaking technology bring you up close and personal with a cast of unforgettable characters; a baby zebra desperate to cross a swollen river, a penguin heroically undertakes a death-defying commute to f..
Feature-length documentary looking at the events that occur in the natural world on one day on planet Earth. Narrated by Robert Redford, the documentary begins with the sunrise and ends with the sunset, following a host of quirky characters as they go about their day. We meet a baby zebra who is having difficulty crossing a river, a sloth searching for love and a penguin who faces a terrifying journey every day just to feed his family...
Come with the Professor Aubrey Manning on a voyage of discovery as he attempts to unravel the secrets of our planet. Using a combination of breathtaking images of the natural world and state-of-the-art graphics, this astonishing series takes us to locations all over the world. From the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean; to the polar ice-cap; into the crater of an inactive volcano and up the highest peaks of the Himalayas, Earth Story follows..
Travel to the far corners of the planet and discover the secrets of Earth’s few remaining untouched lands, all brimming with life.From the Namib Desert to Patagonia, only a handful of places on Earth can claim to be largely unchanged. Their remoteness and hostile climates have protected them from the most damaging effects of human interference. In these lands, life still exists as nature intended. They are delicately balanced, species..
Travel to the far corners of the planet and discover the secrets of Earth’s few remaining untouched lands, all brimming with life.From the Namib Desert to Patagonia, only a handful of places on Earth can claim to be largely unchanged. Their remoteness and hostile climates have protected them from the most damaging effects of human interference. In these lands, life still exists as nature intended. They are delicately balanced, species..
Experience the Wonder of Nature, Past and Present, Majestic and Dangerous, Like You’ve Never Seen It Before - Now in Stunning 4K ULTRA HD.Antartica On the Edge Titans of the Ice Age Great White Shark..
After journeying around the Solar System and out to the edges of the Universe, Professor Brian Cox takes viewers on a grand tour of Earth to reveal how our planet isn't just beautiful to look at, it's even more beautiful to understand. In four stunning programmes he unveils how a few laws of nature create the seemingly infinite and magnificent complexity that surrounds us. Seeking out the most astonishing sights on Earth, Forces of Natu..
After journeying around the Solar System and out to the edges of the Universe, Professor Brian Cox takes viewers on a grand tour of Earth to reveal how our planet isn’t just beautiful to look at, it’s even more beautiful to understand. In four stunning programmes he unveils how a few laws of nature create the seemingly infinite and magnificent complexity that surrounds us. Seeking out the most astonishing sights on Earth, Forces of Natu..
Narrated by David Attenborough. From the award-winning team behind Planet Earth comes the ultimate portrait of the Earth's polar regions. The Arctic and Antarctic remain the greatest wildernesses on Earth. The scale and beauty of the scenery and the sheer power of the elements – the weather, the ocean and the ice – is unmatched anywhere else on our planet. Yet these harsh environments are teeming with life: home to iconic animals from p..
Narrated by David Attenborough. From the award-winning team behind Planet Earth comes the ultimate portrait of the Earth's Polar Regions. The Arctic and Antarctic remain the greatest wildernesses on Earth. The scale and beauty of the scenery and the sheer power of the elements - the weather, the ocean and the ice - is unmatched anywhere else on our planet. Yet these harsh environments are teeming with life: home to iconic animals from p..
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The Artic and Antarctic remain the greatest wilderness on Earth. The scale and beauty of the scenery and the sheer power of the elements – the weather, the ocean and the ice – is unmatched anywhere else on our planet. Yet these harsh environments are teeming with life: home to iconic animals from polar bears to Adélie penguins and from killer whales to wandering albatrosses. Narrated by Sir David Attenborough, Frozen Planet I & II is t..
The Artic and Antarctic remain the greatest wilderness on Earth. The scale and beauty of the scenery and the sheer power of the elements – the weather, the ocean and the ice – is unmatched anywhere else on our planet. Yet these harsh environments are teeming with life: home to iconic animals from polar bears to Adélie penguins and from killer whales to wandering albatrosses. Narrated by Sir David Attenborough, Frozen Planet I & II is t..
The Galapagos islands are a fascinating microcosm of our planet and home to some of the most astonishing creatures found anywhere on Earth: iguanas swim the sea like dragons, short-eared owls stalk petrels by day and 500 pound giant tortoises bellow over lava fields... One thousand kilometres due west of Ecuador where four major ocean currents unite, vast undersea volcanoes break the surface of the Pacific Ocean. Early explorers describ..
Stretching a full 2000 kilometres in length and made up of 3000 individual reef systems and hundreds of islands, Australia’s Great Barrier Reef is breathtakingly beautiful. Selected as a World Heritage Site in 1981, it is one of the wonders of the natural world. These programmes offer a definitive guide to the secrets of the reef - how it was created, how it works, the intricate relationships between its inhabitants and how climate chan..
Stretching a full 2000 kilometres in length and made up of 3000 individual reef systems and hundreds of islands, Australia’s Great Barrier Reef is breathtakingly beautiful. Selected as a World Heritage Site in 1981, it is one of the wonders of the natural world. These programmes offer a definitive guide to the secrets of the reef - how it was created, how it works, the intricate relationships between its inhabitants and how climate chan..
Ewan McGregor narrates this documentary series about the wild animals living in the Hebrides. The programme follows otters, dolphins, eagles, seals and various other animals throughout a year, taking a look at the challenges they face in the harsh environment...
Hidden Kingdoms is an innovative new series from the BBC's Natural History unit. For the first time it takes the viewer into a unique and unexplored miniature world, immersing you into the action-packed lives of the planet's smaller animals. The episodes are based in six of the planet's most iconic landscapes; the open plains of Africa's savannah, Arizona's desert, the forests of Borneo, the woodlands of North America and the urban jung..
In the North of Scotland, far from the bustling cities and gentle hills of the South, lies Europe’s greatest wilderness – the Highlands of Scotland. Scoured by Ice and weathered by storms, it may look bleak and lifeless, but wildlife is thriving in this unforgiving place. If you know where to look! In this stunning four part series, narrated by Ewan McGregor, we meet ospreys, red squirrels, otters, dolphin and golden eagles – all strugg..
Ewan McGregor narrates this four-part BBC series that follows the wildlife of the Scottish Highlands over the course of a year. The programme follows the animals as they struggle to find food, try to raise their young in the summer, prepare for the long, harsh winter and also takes a look at the ongoing human effort to protect the area's native wildlife and repair some of the damage done by previous generations. The episodes are: 'Sprin..
In this spectacular series, Professor Cox offers an original new perspective on human life: the story of a group of apes that evolved to leave their home planet and step out into the universe. Humans are curious creatures. Of all the species on Earth, we alone ask questions. This series tackles the greatest questions we've ever asked. Where are we in the universe? Why are we here? How did the human brain arise and why did we become cons..
Scientific documentary series presented by Professor Brian Cox. Professor Cox traces the origins of human life from its humble beginnings as a group of apes to try and answer some of the most pertinent questions to man's existence. His search takes him across the world to draw upon the latest scientific theories and technology to provide an answer to questions such as are we alone in the universe, how exactly did the human brain evolve ..
Between 1968 and 1972, the world watched in awe each time an American spacecraft voyaged to the Moon. Only 12 men walked upon its surface and they remain the only human beings to have stood on another world.In the Shadow of the Moon brings together for the first time, and very possibly the last time, surviving crew members from every single Apollo mission which flew to the Moon, and allows them to tell their story in their own words. ..
Discover the glorious variety of life on Earth and the spectacular and extraordinary tactics animals and plants have developed to stay alive. Packed with excitement, revelation and entertainment - and stunning screen firsts - this breathtaking ten-part blockbuster brings you 130 incredible stories from the frontiers of the natural world. This is evolution in action; individual creatures under extreme pressure to overcome challenges from..
Ten-part natural history series that explores the unusual and spectacular behaviour employed by the world's wildlife in order to survive. Filmed over four years and focusing each episode on a different wildlife group, the series employs the latest advances in film-making, travelling to every continent on Earth to record the dramatic, and at times bizarre, behaviour of the planet's wildlife...
Out of StockThe epic story of cold-blooded life, from golden frogs to sea snakes and from armadillo lizards to giant tortoises, completes Sir David Attenborough's magnificent overview of the life on the planet. Amphibians and reptiles ruled the world for nearly 200 million years and today there are well over 14,000 species. Ranging from some of the largest, most deadly creatures on Earth to the smallest and strangest, these are some of the most fas..
The Complete BBC series presented by Sir David Attenborough.The natural world is full of colours that we tend to take for granted. In this series, David Attenborough travels in person from the rainforests of Costa Rica to the snowy Scottish Highlands to reveal the extraordinary ways that animals use colour. The peacock’s magnificent tail evolved to impress the peahens, while the poison dart frog’s brilliant colours warn of its deadly ..
"It seems to me that the natural world is the greatest source of excitement; the greatest source of visual beauty; the greatest source of intellectual interest. It is the greatest source of so much in life that makes life worth living." In 60 years of broadcasting Sir David Attenborough has visited almost every part of the planet and has helped produce some of the most stunning nature programmes ever made. This DVD is just one of a numb..
"It seems to me that the natural world is the greatest source of excitement; the greatest source of visual beauty; the greatest source of intellectual interest. It is the greatest source of so much in life that makes life worth living." Sir David Attenborough. In 60 years of broadcasting, Sir David Attenborough has visited almost every part of the planet and has helped produce some of the most stunning nature programmes ever made. This ..
Out of StockAvailable on Blu-ray for the first time ever, Life On Earth, the first of David Attenborough’s great surveys of life on the planet, has been re-mastered from the original film to give a wonderful clarity and richness of colour. The landmark 1979 series tells the story of the development of life on this planet, from the first single-cell organism that appeared in the seas about 3,500 million years ago to the millions of diverse and compl..
“It seems to me that the natural world is the greatest source of excitement; the greatest source of visual beauty; the greatest source of intellectual interest. It is the greatest source of so much in life that makes life worth living.” David Attenborough. It is the greatest story on earth - the development of life on this planet over three and a half billion years. The series which tells it took three years to make, involved one and a ..
Life Story takes us on the greatest of all adventures – the journey through life. For animals there is just one goal in life – to continue their bloodline in the form of offspring. They are an animal’s legacy for the future. The story of their journey is about hope, facing danger, actions of breath-taking boldness, extraordinary behaviours and, ultimately, success against the odds. This spectacular series follows that journey through it..
Filmmaker Luc Jacquet returns to the Antarctic to revisit the Emperor Penguins who call the frozen continent home. A decade after making his Academy Award winning March of the Penguins, Jacquet spent two months shooting in the Antarctic winter using the new technology of 4K cameras, airborne drones, and under-ice diving to show the astonishing lives of these mysterious creatures in an entirely new light. March of the Penguins 2: The Nex..
Every year, thousands of Antarctica's emperor penguins make an astonishing journey to breed their young. They walk - marching day and night in single file 70 miles into the darkest, driest and coldest continent on Earth. Morgan Freeman narrates this amazing, true-life tale touched with humor and alive with thrills. Breathtaking photography captures the transcendent beauty and staggering drama of devoted parent penguins who, in the fierc..
Every year, thousands of emperor penguins make an astonishing journey to breed their young. They walk - marching day and night in single file 70 miles into the darkest, driest and coldest continent on earth. Morgan Freeman narrates this amazing, true-life tale touched with humour and alive with thrills. Breathtaking photography captures the transcendent beauty and staggering drama of devoted parent penguins who, in the fierce polar wint..
Monkey Planet is a stunning visual experience that explores the amazing world of primates and reveals just what makes our animal family so special. Zoologist Dr George McGavin presents a three-hour exploration of the whole primate family, including strange lemurs, acrobatic monkeys, and the enigmatic apes. From the snowy mountains of Japan to the windswept savannah of South Africa, this series uncovers the secrets of the primate family ..
Albert Einstein once said "If bees were to disappear from the globe, mankind would only have four years left to live." In the past five years, billions of honeybees have simply vanished for reasons still unknown. If the bees keep dying, it will have drastic effects for humankind; more than one third of our food production depends on pollination by honeybees and their life and death are linked to ours. Life without the bee is unthinkable..
