Planet Earth

S1 E6 ∙ Ice Worlds ∙

David Attenborough's awe-inspiring natural history series visits the frozen worlds of the Arctic and Antarctic. See polar bears negotiate the retreat of the ice.

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S1 E2 · Mountains

A look at mountains, from their origins at earth's lowest places to the summit of Everest.

S1 E3 · Freshwater

Following the descent of the planet's mightiest rivers from their sources to the sea.

S1 E4 · Caves

Featuring, among others, the Cave of Swallows in Mexico and Deer Cave in Borneo.

S1 E5 · Deserts

A look at earth's most spectacular deserts, revealing the secrets behind desert survival.

S1 E9 · Jungles

David Attenborough's natural history series looks at tropical rainforests.