The Living Planet(1984)
A Portrait of the Earth
Overview
David Attenborough examines the ways in which animals and plants adapt to their surroundings.
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12 episodes • 1984
Miniseries
12 episodes • 1984
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Building of the Earth | Jan 19, 1984 | 0.0 |
| 2 | The Frozen World | Jan 26, 1984 | 0.0 |
| 3 | The Northern Forests | Feb 2, 1984 | 0.0 |
| 4 | Jungle | Feb 16, 1984 | 0.0 |
| 5 | Seas of Grass | Feb 23, 1984 | 0.0 |
| 6 | Baking Deserts | Feb 23, 1984 | 0.0 |
| 7 | The Sky Above | Mar 8, 1984 | 0.0 |
| 8 | Sweet Fresh Water | Mar 15, 1984 | 0.0 |
| 9 | The Margins of the Land | Mar 22, 1984 | 0.0 |
| 10 | Worlds Apart | Mar 29, 1984 | 0.0 |
| 11 | The Open Ocean | Apr 5, 1984 | 0.0 |
| 12 | New Worlds | Apr 12, 1984 | 0.0 |
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