About Blue Planet II

Blue Planet II is a natural history documentary series from the BBC narrated by Sir David Attenborough. This compelling documentary takes the audience on a breathtaking exploration of the world's vast oceans, uncovering astonishing creatures and phenomenal features of the deep blue sea. It puts a spotlight on marine life, behavior, and underwater ecosystems, revealing the astounding ways in which marine life has adapted to survive.

Making / Production

The series took more than four years to produce, with filming expeditions mounted in every continent and ocean. The ambitious crew collected nearly 6,000 hours of underwater dive footage from 125 expeditions across 39 countries. Special 'tow cams' were developed for the production, which allowed fast speed animals like dolphins to be captured in high definition. The team also achieved this depth penetration using state-of-the-art submarines.

Actors

• Sir David Attenborough: The legendary natural historian and broadcaster served as the narrator, providing in-depth commentary with his famous gravitas.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• Blue Planet II features several firsts for a nature documentary, including the first on-screen appearance of the newly discovered 'Hoff Crab'.
• The Blue Planet II team were the first humans to dive to a depth of 1000m in Antarctica.
• The series sparked a significant public conversation about plastic pollution in the world's oceans.

Awards

Blue Planet II received widespread critical acclaim and won numerous industry awards, including the Special Award at the 2018 British Academy Television Awards and the Impact Award at the 2018 National Television Awards in the UK.

Quotes

• “The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever.”
• "It is the most magical place on Earth."

Music, Soundtrack

• The series features an original score composed by Hans Zimmer, complimented by Radiohead’s reworked version of 'Bloom' titled 'Ocean Bloom'.
• The music is suitably dramatic, drawing the viewer into the world of the sea and heightening the impact of the visuals.