on 08-10-2019 10:44
Just a heads up for those of us who love nature.
Sir David Attenboroughs new series Seven Worlds, One Planet Starts on BBC 1 this month 27th October on BBC.
The series will be broadcast over seven weeks, and marks the first time BBC Studios' prestigious Natural History Unit has explored all of the planet's continents in a single series.
Even better, the musical score will be written and performed by the wonderful Hans Zimmer.
I can't wait
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on 04-11-2019 01:31
on 04-11-2019 01:31
Tonights episode was about Asia. Again the programme was passing the message on about climate change and the devastating effect it has on wildlife in this continent.
We saw walruses packed on to a rocky beach, with cliffs , also rock. All this because the ice floes are melting. Those who climbed to the top of the rocks to escape being crushed by others on the 'beach', had no way to get down and in 2 days 200 fell to their death on the rocks below.
Harrowing to watch.
Nature being what it is, this helped the polar bears who were in desperate need of food.
In Russia we saw bears coming out of hibernation on snow covered volcanic areas. Eager to feed they needed to stay away from the volcanic hot pools.
There was a snow forest in China, recently discovered home to some very rare blue nosed monkeys who had to huddle to keep warm and had a limited food supply.
Travelled to the deserts of Iran and then on to Sumatra, the natural habitat of orangutans. Beautiful animals who again are losing a place to live.
According to Sir David 1/3 of the Sumatran forest has been destroyed in 20 years. Now replaced with Palm oil trees.
One wonderful section was filmed showing a sanctuary for the endangered whale shark. In West Papua, the whale sharks command an ancient respect and are able to safely gather in remarkable numbers, enjoying a rare moment of refuge as local fishermen treat them to an easy meal.
As usual, this is beautifully filmed and does have some lovely moments. However, with the emphasis on climate change, it is hard to watch. Though for anyone who has an interest in preservation of nature and wildlife, it really shouldn't be missed.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000b1tw
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on 04-11-2019 13:46
on 04-11-2019 13:46
@Cleoriff I haven't had a chance to catch up but reading your thoughts on the episodes so far, I really want to! Although some parts are heartbreaking, as were some of the bits in the latest Netflix show that was on a similar matter (I know we both watched it ;)), it's beautiful and fascinating.
Incredibly eye opening as well, as always! I'm guessing from the title there will be 7 episodes? Is there one you're looking forward to particularly?
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on 04-11-2019 14:39
on 04-11-2019 14:39
Hi @EmilieT
It's a must see in this household so I just look forward to seeing them all.
I had to record it (and Strictly Come Dancing) as F1 was on in the US and I desperately wanted to see Lewis win his 6th WDC as it happened.
The message from every show is about climate change and it's effect on the world of wildlife so it certainly isn't a programme which fills you with delight (although there are a lot of amusing sections).
However, for anyone who wants to learn more about the plight our world finds itself in and what we can do about it as individuals, it really needs watching.
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on 04-11-2019 22:35
on 04-11-2019 22:35
on 05-11-2019 08:21
on 05-11-2019 08:21
Yes I agree there is a lot to see @Anonymous though if you are ramming 7 worlds into 7 one hour shows, there is an awful lot to cover. (Particularly as the over-riding message is about climate change and its effect on the environment)
When you think it took over 4 years to make and the effort the production crew made to get those spectacular shots it's pretty amazing really.
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on 05-11-2019 08:45
on 05-11-2019 08:45
Thank you for the info on the Asia programme @Cleoriff . Unfortunately I missed it but will watch it on catch up. I think this is going to be an amazing series with wonderful, if not sometimes harrowing images and filming, and an underlying and inescapable measure about climate change.
on 05-11-2019 08:52
on 05-11-2019 08:52
@Mi-Amigo wrote:Thank you for the info on the Asia programme @Cleoriff . Unfortunately I missed it but will watch it on catch up. I think this is going to be an amazing series with wonderful, if not sometimes harrowing images and filming, and an underlying and inescapable measure about climate change.
I think the most harrowing scene for me @Mi-Amigo was watching a massive colony of large walrus's trying to huddle on a very rocky beach and climb cliffs. Two years ago they would have been on ice floes, which have now melted.
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on 14-11-2019 12:11
on 14-11-2019 12:11
@Cleoriff Has there been any new episodes since you last posted? Any highlights? I'll try to catch up very soon on all of this series, figers crossed
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on 14-11-2019 12:26
on 14-11-2019 12:26
on 14-11-2019 13:15
on 14-11-2019 13:15
Hi @EmilieT
Yes Episode 3 was South America, the most species rich continent on Earth. From the Volcanoes of the Andes to the Amazon rainforest we saw different animals carving out a niche
We saw a Puma mum of 3 cubs make a death defying try for prey of guanaco. She was severely injured on her 2nd attempt but successful on her 3rd attempt (Dragging her prey nearly a mile to feed the cubs)
We also saw Andean Bears climbing 30ft trees to get fruit. Poisonous frogs finding unique ways of protecting tadpoles etc etc.
One of the most spectacular sights was a colony of swifts who nested behind one of the most ferocious waterfalls in Igauzu. Just when the chicks are due to fly the nest, coincides with the waterfall at it's most rapid. To see these swifts attempt this flight was both upsetting and uplifting.
Again, beautifully filmed, 3 years work and emphasis on the changes to the planet as seen from space.
Next week it's Australia, which I will miss as I'm away.
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