About Planet Earth

"Planet Earth" is a critically acclaimed 2006 British television series produced by the BBC Natural History Unit. The series features eleven episodes with each one featuring a different habitat on Earth, beyond human reach, such as 'Deserts,' 'Forests,' 'Oceans,' and 'Polar Regions.' Narrated by world-renowned broadcaster David Attenborough, the series provides viewers with astonishingly crisp images and footages of our planet like never before - from the planet's highest peaks to the deepest parts of the ocean.

Making / Production

Produced by the BBC's Natural History Unit, "Planet Earth" took five years to make with over 2000 days in the field, utilizing 40 cameramen filming across 200 locations worldwide. The series marked the first natural history production to be filmed in high definition, and it utilized new technology to capture wildlife and nature in unprecedented detail.

Actors

• David Attenborough - Narrator: The renowned broadcaster and naturalist lent his voice to the series, expertly capturing the majesty and wonder of our planet. His narration contributes significantly to the series' awe-inspiring impact.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The series was sold to 130 countries worldwide.
• Each episode of Planet Earth took approximately one year to produce.
• The series took around five years to film.

Awards

"Planet Earth" was a massive critical success and won several awards. It was awarded four Emmys, including Outstanding Nonfiction Series, Outstanding Cinematography for Nonfiction Programming, Outstanding Music Composition for a Series (Original Dramatic Score) and Outstanding Sound Mixing for Nonfiction Programming.

Quotes

• "Without that [environmental] richness, the planet is greatly impoverished and that is not the world I would wish on my grandchildren." - David Attenborough
• "The truth is: the natural world is changing. And we are totally dependent on that world. It provides our food, water and air. It is the most precious thing we have and we need to defend it." - David Attenborough

Music, Soundtrack

• Main Theme: Composed by George Fenton and performed by the BBC Concert Orchestra.
• "Hoppípolla" by Sigur Rós: Used in several trailers for the series and in ending credits of some episodes.