
The World About Us(1967)
Overview
A series of films from all over the world about our astonishing planet and the creatures that live on it. Combining natural history with an element of adventure, the series featured well-known naturalists such as Jane Goodall and Gerald Durrell, and the oceanographer Jacques Cousteau. Succeeded by The Natural World.
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Season 1
3 episodes • 1967

Season 1
3 episodes • 1967
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Secrets of an Alien World | Nov 4, 1979 | 0.0 |
| 1 | Volcano | Dec 3, 1967 | 0.0 |
| 2 | Koko the Gorilla | Jan 22, 1980 | 0.0 |

Season 9
1 episodes • TBA

Season 9
1 episodes • TBA
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | The Romance of Indian Railways | May 4, 1975 | 0.0 |
No imageSeason 10
1 episodes • TBA
Season 10
1 episodes • TBA
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Voices in the Forest | Oct 25, 1981 | 0.0 |

Season 14
1 episodes • TBA

Season 14
1 episodes • TBA
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Koko the Gorilla | Jan 22, 1980 | 0.0 |
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