Series synopsis
Planet Earth III is a British documentary family television series that premiered on BBC One on October 22, 2023. It ended on December 10, 2023. It stars David Attenborough.
Journeying to the far reaches of our planet, this eight part series follows some of the world's most amazing species, telling extraordinary stories that are dramatic, thrilling, funny and sometimes heart-breaking, but always full of hope.
Premise
Journeying to the far reaches of our planet, this eight part series follows some of the world's most amazing species, telling extraordinary stories that are dramatic, thrilling, funny and sometimes heart-breaking, but always full of hope.
Premise: Our home. Our future.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- David Attenborough as Self - Presenter
Guest cast
- Keron Murray as Self - Wuthathi Aboriginal Corporation
- Braydon Moloney as Self - Cameraman
- Katharine Robertson as Self - Raine Island Recovery Project
- Tom Greenhalgh as Self - Director
- Rafa Herrero Massieu as Self - Cameraman
- Andrea Casini as Self - Location Producer
- Will Ridgeon as Self - Producer / Director
- Hector Skevington-Postles as Self - Cameraman
- Mark MacEwen as Self - Cameraman
- Bárbara do Couto Peret Dias as Self - Researcher
- Isabela Meniz as Self - Researcher
- Luke Nelson as Self - Cameraman
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 11 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 3 | December 23, 2023 | April 22, 2024 |
| Season 1 | 8 | October 22, 2023 | December 10, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Making of Planet Earth III The making of Planet Earth III took over five years as the team traveled to every corner of the planet to capture astounding animal dramas, and using the latest technology to film behaviors never seen before. |
December 23, 2023 |
| 2 |
Wonders of Nature Explore astonishing wild places and the most spectacular moments from Planet Earth III. |
January 1, 2024 |
| 3 |
Narrated by Kids This special Earth Day episode of Planet Earth III is narrated by schoolchildren across the UK. Because you don’t have to be Sir David Attenborough to Become a Voice for Nature. |
April 22, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Coasts Sir David Attenborough explores the dangerous frontiers created by the world’s coasts, where animals fight for survival amidst constant change. |
October 22, 2023 |
| 2 |
Ocean A groundbreaking journey from tropical shallow seas to the mysterious depths. Sir David Attenborough reveals extraordinary new worlds and unique animal behaviours in the ocean. |
October 29, 2023 |
| 3 |
Deserts and Grasslands David Attenborough explores deserts and grasslands, where extraordinary life survives in unexpected ways, and nature puts on its most dramatic show. |
November 5, 2023 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | BBC One |
|---|---|
| First aired | October 22, 2023 |
| Last aired | December 10, 2023 |
| Status | ended |