Stars: David Attenborough

Summary: The definitive story of the blue section of our planet - the oceans - which run from the shores to the open depths of the sea. Programmes include: The Blue Planet, The Deep, Open Ocean, Frozen Seas, Seasonal Seas, Coral Seas, Tidal Seas, Coasts, Making Waves, Deep Trouble.

This acclaimed BBC series, narrated by David Attenborough, focuses on the world's oceans--from the darkest depths to the most vibrant coastlines. The programmes, accompanied by an excellent George Fenton score, explore every aspect of these vast--and still largely mysterious--ecosystems.

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It's hard to rain too many superlatives on The Blue Planet, surely one of the finest and most fascinating nature documentaries ever made. But nonetheless, we're going to try.

Long in the making, the idea behind the show was to, using some cutting-edge technology, film previously unseen areas of the ocean, and to investigate life beneath the waves. And in doing so, it pretty much encompasses the full spectrum of creature size. From the staggering, gigantic whale of the first episode, through the miniscule life that's documented as the programme progresses, it's a jaw-dropping experience.

It's also a very, very accessible one. Thanks to a diligent, warm narrative from Sir David Attenborough, there's plenty of fact married up to the sheer spectacle of The Blue Planet, although in many ways the stunning photography almost needs no accompaniment. It's timeless work, too, with immense rewatch value, uncovering both life that's never been photographed previously while charting the habits of the more familiar. Icing The Blue Planet's cake is a series of short pieces documenting just how some of the incredible pictures were captured, and these are almost as interesting as the main feature.

Enough of those superlatives, though. Because The Blue Planetsimply demands to be seen and enjoyed. Prepare, like many before you, to be mesmerised. --Simon Brew

Aspect Ratio:	16:9 Wide Screen
Main Language:	English
Region:	Region 2
Special Features:	Documentary, Photo Gallery, Interviews, The Making Of, Theatrical Short
Year:	2001
Release Date:	December 3, 2001
Runtime:	535 minutes
Certification:	Exempt.
Catalogue Number:	B B C D V D 1089
Keywords:	World, Blue, Planet, Life, General, Living, Wide, Screen, Three, Universe, History, Natural, Oceans, Aquatic, Discs
Genre:	Living World/Universe