David Attenborough has a second new BBC nature series coming this year!
Details have been revealed for another new TV series from Sir David Attenborough.
The announcement follows January’s commission of The Green Planet, which is described as “Planet Earth from the perspective of plants.”
A Perfect Planet will explain how the living planet operates.
The five-part series will show how the forces of nature – weather, ocean currents, solar energy and volcanoes – drive, shape and support Earth’s great diversity of life. In doing so, it will reveal how animals are perfectly adapted to whatever the environment throws at them.
From the white wolves of Ellesemere Island to bears in Kamchatka, vampire finches of the Galapagos to golden snub-nosed monkeys of China, the series will combine a global view of the planet from space with intimate animal stories from the most spectacular habitats.
From the Indian Monsoon to Hawaiian volcanoes, tidal islands of the Bahamas to the extremes of the Arctic winter, A Perfect Planet will take the audience on a stunning visual journey that will change the way we see our home.
Sir David Attenborough commented: “Oceans, sunlight, weather and volcanoes – together these powerful yet fragile forces allow life to flourish in astonishing diversity. They make Earth truly unique – a perfect planet.
“Our planet is one in a billion, a world teeming with life. But now, a new dominant force is changing the face of Earth: humans. To preserve our perfect planet we must ensure we become a force for good.”
Charlotte Moore, the BBC’s Director of Content, added: “BBC One continues to lead the way in natural history programming, and I’m thrilled that Sir David Attenborough will be our trusted guide to A Perfect Planet.
“It will be a breathtaking series celebrating the intricate systems that allow our planet to thrive, bringing together a unique perspective with groundbreaking camera technology.”
A Perfect Planet will premiere on BBC One in the UK and on Discovery in the US later this year.
The Green Planet will air on BBC One in the UK and on PBS in the US in late 2020 or 2021.
The ultimate collection of Sir David Attenborough’s nature DVDs is available on Amazon.