The Blue Planet (2001– )

Mammoth series, five years in the making, taking a look at the rich tapestry of life in the world's oceans.

Stars:

Pierce Brosnan, David Attenborough

Won 2 Primetime Emmys. Another 4 wins & 12 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Pierce Brosnan	...	Himself - Narrator (US version) (9 episodes, 2001)
David Attenborough	...	Narrator (8 episodes, 2001)

Storyline

Mammoth series, five years in the making, taking a look at the rich tapestry of life in the world's oceans.

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Plot Keywords:

ocean | blue whale | sardine | tuna | walrus | 

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Genres:

Documentary

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Details

Official Sites:

BBC [uk]

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

27 January 2002 (USA)

Also Known As:

A kék bolygó

Box Office

Budget:

£7,000,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Arbeitsgemeinschaft der öffentlich-rechtlichen Rundfunkanstalten der Bundesrepublik Deutschland (ARD), British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

50 min 50 min (8 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Connections

Featured in Thank You for Smoking (2005)

User Reviews

Stunning.

The BBC'S Blue Planet is simply jaw-dropping. I don't think I'm exaggerating when I say it contains some of the most beautiful sequences ever captured on film. From familiar creatures on and near the surface of the ocean to some more unrecognisable and just plain bizarre ones in the murky depths, next to nothing is left out. Weighing in at a hefty 8 hours, some people may want to check out the edited highlights brought to you in the form of the film "Deep Blue" but I would heartily recommend you give the series a go. I don't think it will disappoint and if your kids enjoyed the aquatic world brought to them by Pixar's Finding Nemo I'm sure they will love this too. I just wish all television was this entertaining.