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A perfect planet [videorecording] : the story of Earth's power and fragility / a Silverback Films production for BBC and Discovery ; co-produced with Tencent Penguin Pictures, ZDF, China Media Group CCTV9 and France Télévisions ; a BBC Open University partnership ; producers, Huw Cordey, Nick Shoolingin-Jordan, Ed Charles.

Cordey, Huw, (television producer,, television director.). Shoolingin-Jordan, Nicholas, (television producer,, television director.). Charles, Ed, (television producer,, television director.). Attenborough, David, 1926- (narrator.). Silverback Films (Firm), (production company.). British Broadcasting Corporation, (production company.). Discovery Channel (Firm), (production company.). Tencent Penguin Pictures, (production company.). Zweites Deutsches Fernsehen, (production company.). Zhong yang dian shi tai (Beijing, China). Ji lu pin dao, (production company.). France télévision, (production company.). Open University, (contributor.). BBC Earth (Firm), (publisher.).

Summary:

Famed British nature historian Sir David Attenborough narrates a five-part documentary focusing on wildlife and environmental issues confronting all people on the planet today. Stunning photography and vibrant footage of animals interacting in their natural habitats are the backgrounds for Attenborough's commentary. He offers dire warnings about how our beautiful planet is in peril from the encroachment of modern industrialization, global warming and other stresses threatening the natural world. Features awe-inspiring on-location photography of exotic animals amid breathtaking mountainscapes, oceans, rivers and remote forest lands. -- Provided by publisher.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9786318471664
  • ISBN: 6318471669
  • Physical Description: 2 videodiscs (approximately 300 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
  • Publisher: [London] : BBC Earth, [2021]

Content descriptions

General Note:
Originally produced for television broadcast as the 5-episode mini-series: Perfect planet. Originally broadcast on television in 2021.
Formatted Contents Note:
Disc One. Volcano ; The sun ; Weather -- Disc Two. Oceans ; Humans.
Restrictions on Access Note:
For private home use only.
Creation/Production Credits Note:
Series directed by Huw Cordey, Nick Shoolingin-Jordan, Ed Charles ; series producer: Huw Cordey ; series music by Ilan Eshkeri ; series cinematography by Rolf Steinmann, Roger Horrocks.
Participant or Performer Note:
Narrator, David Attenborough.
Target Audience Note:
Rating: TV-G.
System Details Note:
DVD; NTSC, Region 1; anamorphic widescreen (16:9); Dolby Digital 5.1.
Language Note:
English dialogue; English subtitles for the deaf and hard-of-hearing (SDH).
Subject: Natural history.
Earth (Planet)
Earth sciences.
Biodiversity.
Ocean.
Weather.
Genre: Nature television programs.
Science television programs.
Documentary television programs.
Television mini-series.
Nonfiction television programs.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.

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  • 23 of 23 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
  • 1 of 1 copy available at McDowell County Public Library.

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