Series synopsis
The Blue Planet is a British documentary television series that premiered on BBC One on September 12, 2001. It ended on October 31, 2001. It was created by Andy Byatt, Alastair Fothergill. It stars David Attenborough.
Sir David Attenborough narrates this critically acclaimed series that dives deep into the marine environment of Planet Earth. Although two-thirds of the world's surface is covered with water, scientists know less about the oceans than they do about the surface of the moon. This limited series travels from various coasts to the poles to examine watery denizens ranging from the gigantic blue whale to microscopic coral polyps.
Premise
Sir David Attenborough narrates this critically acclaimed series that dives deep into the marine environment of Planet Earth. Although two-thirds of the world's surface is covered with water, scientists know less about the oceans than they do about the surface of the moon. This limited series travels from various coasts to the poles to examine watery denizens ranging from the gigantic blue whale to microscopic coral polyps.
Premise: A NATURAL HISTORY OF THE OCEANS.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- David Attenborough as Self - Narrator (voice)
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 31 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 23 | September 12, 2001 | October 2, 2007 |
| Season 1 | 8 | September 12, 2001 | October 31, 2001 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Making Waves: Ocean World The making of episode 1 "Ocean World" |
September 12, 2001 |
| 2 |
Making Waves: The Deep The making of episode 2 "The Deep" |
September 19, 2001 |
| 3 |
Making Waves: Open Ocean The making of episode 3 "Open Ocean" |
September 26, 2001 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Introduction Experience the power of the blue whale - the largest mammal ever to grace our planet. Learn how the sun and moon help control and tame the ocean. Travel far and wide - from the Eastern Pacific to Alaska, from the Bering Sea to the shores of Southern California - and begin to understand the complexity and power of our oceans. |
September 12, 2001 |
| 2 |
The Deep A place of mountain ranges, perpetual night, pressures extremes and cold... and the weirdest life forms on our planet. Dive into the depths of the ocean, an eerie world where predators with teeth so large they can't even close their mouths, chase bio-luminescent creatures of the deep. Discover the spectacular smoking chimneys of the hydrothermal vents. Go deeper down than you have ever been... |
September 19, 2001 |
| 3 |
Open Ocean In the immense space of the open ocean the sea bed is a staggering five miles below the surface and the nearest island is over 300 miles away. Yet here live many of the most spectacular predators in the ocean. Marvel as you experience ruthless and beautiful battles between hunter and prey. |
September 26, 2001 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | BBC One |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 12, 2001 |
| Last aired | October 31, 2001 |
| Runtime | 51 minutes |
| Status | Ended |
| Schedule | Wednesday at 21:00:00 |