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David Attenborough presents a documentary series exploring how animals meet the challenges of surviving in the most iconic habitats on earth.

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Channel Episode Time
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A World of Wonder
A World of Wonder
A compilation from the wildlife documentary series presented by David Attenborough, visiting animals in their habitats across the globe, recorded in stunning ultra-high definition.
Your Time
Tue 05 May · 18:30
UK
Tue 05 May · 18:30
Repeat
1. Islands
1. Islands
Wildlife documentary series presented by David Attenborough, beginning with a look at the remote islands which offer sanctuary to some of the planet's rarest creatures.
⏱ 59 mins
Your Time
Fri 08 May · 10:15
UK
Fri 08 May · 10:15
Channel
Repeat
Episode
A World of Wonder
A compilation from the wildlife documentary series presented by David Attenborough, visiting animals in their habitats across the globe, recorded in stunning ultra-high definition.
Time
Your Time
Tue 05 May · 18:30
UK
Tue 05 May · 18:30
Channel
Repeat
Episode
1. Islands
Wildlife documentary series presented by David Attenborough, beginning with a look at the remote islands which offer sanctuary to some of the planet's rarest creatures.
⏱ 59 mins
Time
Your Time
Fri 08 May · 10:15
UK
Fri 08 May · 10:15

Available for Streaming

Episodes 1. Islands

1. Islands

Wildlife documentary series presented by David Attenborough, beginning with a look at the remote islands which offer sanctuary to some of the planet's rarest creatures.
Duration: 59 mins First broadcast: 6 Nov 2016
Availability: Available for 11 months (until 04 Dec 2026)
Episodes 2. Mountains

2. Mountains

The wildlife documentary series with David Attenborough continues with a unique and intimate glimpse into the secretive lives of mountain-dwelling animals.
Duration: 58 mins First broadcast: 13 Nov 2016
Availability: Available for 11 months (until 04 Dec 2026)
Episodes 3. Jungles

3. Jungles

Jungles provide the richest habitats on the planet - mysterious worlds of high drama where extraordinary animals attempt to survive in the most competitive place on earth.
Duration: 58 mins First broadcast: 20 Nov 2016
Availability: Available for 11 months (until 04 Dec 2026)
Episodes 4. Deserts

4. Deserts

The world's deserts force animals to come up with ingenious ways of coping with hostile conditions, giving rise to the most incredible survival stories on earth.
Duration: 58 mins First broadcast: 27 Nov 2016
Availability: Available for 11 months (until 04 Dec 2026)
Episodes 5. Grasslands

5. Grasslands

Wildlife documentary series presented by David Attenborough. A look at survival in grasslands, from Asia's saiga antelope to the giant anteaters of Brazil.
Duration: 58 mins First broadcast: 4 Dec 2016
Availability: Available for 11 months (until 04 Dec 2026)
Episodes 6. Cities

6. Cities

Cities can be worlds of surprising opportunity for animals, from the leopards prowling the streets of Mumbai to the peregrine falcons hunting amongst New York's skyscrapers.
Duration: 59 mins First broadcast: 11 Dec 2016
Availability: Available for 11 months (until 04 Dec 2026)

Planet Earth II FAQs

When is Planet Earth II next on?

The next broadcast of Planet Earth II airs at Tue 05 May · 18:30(UK: Tue 05 May · 18:30) on BBC Two.

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