The Living Planet

The Living Planet is a 1984 BBC television series presented by David Attenborough.

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1984 - BBC - Television series - David Attenborough

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The sequel to his pioneering natural history series Life on Earth, The Living Planet was a study of the ways in which living organisms, including humans, adapt to their environments. Each of the 12 50-minute episodes (one episode less than Life on Earth) featured a different environment.

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Natural history - Life on Earth - Human

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One new piece of equipment used in the series was a scuba diving suit with a large fully-enclosed faceplate, allowing Attenborough to speak (and be seen) underwater.

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There was an accompanying book, and the series is available on DVD.

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It was followed by Trials of Life (1990).

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Trials of Life - 1990

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