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Planet Earth 11

Cleoriff — Mon, 07 Nov 2016 01:25:04 GMT

It's finally here...10 years after the original Planet Earth and well worth the wait. Filming technology has come a long way in the decade since the first series. It has become possible to get even closer to nature, show things in new ways, show new things. The planet itself has changed in those 10 years, too; never has it been more fragile and precious.

Narrated by the wonderful Sir David Attenborough so it could be nothing more than superb

The first episode was about Islands and their inhabitants.

We saw Pygmy Sloths travelling miles (slowly) and swimming across a lake.....in order to mate.

Komodo Dragons fighting to the death...again to get mating rights...

Then in typical OMG filming we saw baby marine iguana hatchlings....appearing out of the sand and making a run to meet up with the adults basking on the rocks....and suddenly being chased by dozens of Racer snakes. Some made it...others did not.

This one was lucky....

Breathtaking, Stunning and well worth the watch....

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p02544td

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jonsie — Mon, 07 Nov 2016 04:26:47 GMT

I've watched a lot of nature programmes here and the photography these days is amazing. Looking forward to this.

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Cleoriff — Mon, 07 Nov 2016 08:08:50 GMT

You really must watch @jonsie Official trailer here for anyone who hasn't seen it. Music by Hans Zimmer

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Martin-O2 — Mon, 07 Nov 2016 09:42:38 GMT

I watched this last night. The shots were fantastic! Poor penguins though, they had a rough time getting back to the nesting area.

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Anonymous — Mon, 07 Nov 2016 10:34:16 GMT

I missed it last night ... luvved the trailer @Cleoriff = the fox jumping into the snow on the hunt is just one example, stunning isn't the word ... havn't we come a long way since we thought time-lapse photography was the tops

I'll see if it's on the BBC iPlayer

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Anonymous — Mon, 07 Nov 2016 10:38:41 GMT

I missed this too, wil look to record the series now the trailer is fantastic, the camera work is amazing. Whetted my appetite.

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viridis — Mon, 07 Nov 2016 10:40:10 GMT

Something I'll be booting up the iplayer for I think..
Looks epic.

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Cleoriff — Mon, 07 Nov 2016 10:42:59 GMT

It is on iPlayer @Anonymous

I particularly love the end part where the producers and camera crew explain what lengths they go to in order to produce those stunning shots....No wonder it took 10 years between Planet Earth 1 and 2...

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jonsie — Mon, 07 Nov 2016 10:56:31 GMT

It's on my viewing list tonight .

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Cleoriff — Mon, 07 Nov 2016 10:56:40 GMT

By the way there are 6 episodes

Islands (shown last night)
Mountains
Jungles
Deserts
Grasslands
Cities

So, next week we will be watching unseen footage of snow leopards I can't wait. Those of you who know my love of big cats will understand...

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Anonymous — Mon, 07 Nov 2016 10:59:51 GMT

Just been able to remotely download it to my Sky box for tonight and add a series link 🙂

Thats my tea time viewing sorted

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jonsie — Mon, 07 Nov 2016 11:03:00 GMT

@Anonymous wrote:
Just been able to remotely download it to my Sky box for tonight and add a series link 🙂

Thats my tea time viewing sorted

It will make a decent alternative to the dross usually shown at teatime for sure. Big welcome to you by the way @Anonymous

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Cleoriff — Mon, 07 Nov 2016 11:11:14 GMT

@Anonymous wrote:
Just been able to remotely download it to my Sky box for tonight and add a series link 🙂

Thats my tea time viewing sorted

Great news John. Be very sure to watch the baby iguana hatchlings race for life against those damn Racer snakes... So damn frightening if honest. My other half was yelling at the TV....

I am sure he was saying 'run fast you little so and so' Then it was either 'good job'...or 'oh what a shame' ....

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Anonymous — Mon, 07 Nov 2016 11:14:05 GMT

@Cleoriff will do day won't go quick enough now, not sure how I missed the trailers......

Thanks @jonsie

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jonsie — Mon, 07 Nov 2016 11:17:06 GMT

This is the big problem if you are sensitive to this sort of true wildlife. As upsetting as it is, this is the real animal world and the race for survival. Brutal but refreshingly honest and you fully understand the animal Kingdom after Sir Richard makes a programme. Yes we can all look at beautiful photography with animals in their natural habitat but all species, including humans, have their predators and it's a very fast education for all.

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Cleoriff — Mon, 07 Nov 2016 11:23:20 GMT

It was quite brutal in parts @jonsie... and though I love wildlife documentaries and have often wished those filming would intervene....whats the point of that? This is nature and the fight for survival is often brutal and fragile. Oh 'ark at me. Give it a rest Cleo....you do go on...

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jonsie — Mon, 07 Nov 2016 11:43:30 GMT

Agreed.....

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Anonymous — Mon, 07 Nov 2016 13:09:26 GMT

Just found this quiz for last nights episode

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/1K60vv7ntQQDj3gv6QlXNpn/are-you-tough-enough

I will do it when I have watched it

UPDATE: It's not about the show but are you tough enough to be out there with the team. I scored 20/30

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Cleoriff — Mon, 07 Nov 2016 13:35:49 GMT

I'll just post my results here...I don't care...I am perfectly happy doing just what they suggest...

Your Result

10/30

Hmmm, perhaps a life spent in tents, on boats and up trees surrounded by creepy crawlies isn’t for you. Probably best if you put the kettle on and settle down to watch the show on telly instead!

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jonsie — Mon, 07 Nov 2016 13:42:57 GMT

Sounds like a good result to me