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The World About Us

Show Info

  • Status: Returning Series
  • First Aired: December 3, 1967
  • Seasons: 4
  • Episodes: 6
  • Networks: BBC Two
  • Genres: Documentary
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The World About Us(1967)

TMDB Rating: 7.8 (4 votes)

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 Poster

Season 1

3 episodes • 1967

#EpisodeAir DateRating
0Secrets of an Alien WorldNov 4, 19790.0
1VolcanoDec 3, 19670.0
2Koko the GorillaJan 22, 19800.0
Season 9 Poster

Season 9

1 episodes • TBA

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9The Romance of Indian RailwaysMay 4, 19750.0
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Season 10

1 episodes • TBA

#EpisodeAir DateRating
7Voices in the ForestOct 25, 19810.0
Season 14 Poster

Season 14

1 episodes • TBA

#EpisodeAir DateRating
2Koko the GorillaJan 22, 19800.0

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