Ten of Attenborough's best documentaries
Summary
Sir David Attenborough has created many important natural history documentary series over more than 70 years. His programmes, like "Life on Earth" and "The Blue Planet," show the story of life on Earth and the oceans, teaching people about animals and the environment in ways never done before.Key Facts
- "Life on Earth" (1979) was the first series to show animal behavior filmed worldwide with Attenborough presenting on location.
- The series had up to 500 million viewers globally and made Attenborough a well-known figure.
- "The Trials of Life" (1990) filmed never-before-seen animal behaviors, including chimpanzees using tools and hunting together.
- "The Blue Planet" (2001) was the first extensive series about ocean life, showing a wide variety of sea creatures.
- "Blue Planet II" (2017) raised awareness about ocean pollution caused by plastic.
- Attenborough’s documentaries combine science and wildlife filming to educate and inspire viewers about nature and climate issues.
- The BBC has made many of these series available on BBC iPlayer for people to watch online.
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