The landmark nature documentary series was filmed across the entire planet, capturing wildlife and wild places on every continent.
Where was Planet Earth filmed?
Planet Earth was filmed across the whole world, on every continent.
Every Planet Earth location, explained
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The poles – Antarctica
The frozen scenes used Antarctica and the Arctic.
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The jungles – New Guinea
The rainforest scenes used places such as New Guinea.
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The deserts and seas – worldwide
Further scenes used deserts, oceans and mountains around the world.
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Life on Earth
The series captures wildlife across the planet’s habitats.
Planning a visit
From Antarctica to the tropics, the series showcases the planet’s most spectacular, if remote, places.
Planet Earth Fun Facts
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Filmed worldwide The series used locations on every continent.
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A landmark documentary It set a new standard for nature filmmaking.
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Narrated by Attenborough David Attenborough narrated the series.
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Years in the making The series took years to film around the globe.
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A BBC classic The documentary became a global favourite.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where was Planet Earth filmed?
Across the whole world, on every continent.
Is it set in one place?
No – it spans the entire planet.
Can you visit the locations?
Some are accessible; many are remote wild places.
Who narrates it?
David Attenborough.
When did it start?
2006.
