Video: Hans Zimmer discusses his work on Planet Earth II

Oscar-winning composer Hans Zimmer on BBC’s Planet Earth II and composing music to some of the most epic scenes he has ever witnessed

Published: 6 December 2016

Over three years in the making, with 117 filming trips in 40 different countries and a total of 2089 shooting days, the BBC have tested the limits of their intrepid crews. They’ve travelled to some of the world’s most inaccessible places to bring audiences a new perspective on Planet Earth. This time, the show’s music has been composed by Hans Zimmer, the Oscar-winning composer behind Gladiator, Inception, and the Dark Knight trilogy.