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The Sun

A Perfect Planet Series 1
Episode 2 of 5

From the frozen poles to the searing deserts, this episode shows how animals have come up with strategies to survive the uneven amounts of sunlight that fall on our planet.

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58 minutes

Last on

Sun 10 Mar 2024 17:35
BBC One except Wales, Wales HD & Nightlight

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Music Played

  • Nana Mouskouri

    Plaisir D'Amour

Credits

Narrator David Attenborough
Director Nick Shoolingin-Jordan
Producer Jonnie Hughes
Series Producer Huw Cordey
Executive Producer Alastair Fothergill
Executive Producer Keith Scholey

Broadcasts

  • Sun 10 Jan 2021 20:00
    BBC One
  • Sun 17 Jan 2021 16:35
    BBC One except Wales & Wales HD
  • Thu 28 Jan 2021 01:00
    BBC Two
  • Sun 10 Mar 2024 17:35
    BBC One except Wales & Wales HD

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Incredible images from A Perfect Planet, the new series featuring Sir David Attenborough.