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Seasonal Seas
Episode 5 of 8
David Attenborough narrates a natural history of the oceans, exploring the richest waters on Earth, where the annual cycle of the sun drives an explosion of life.
David Attenborough narrates a natural history of the oceans. This programme explores seasonal changes in the richest waters on Earth, where the annual cycle of the sun drives an explosion of life. Featuring an extraordinary variety of marine animals, including seals, dolphins, jellyfish and the bizarre walking handfish.
Last on
Sun 1 Sep 202410:30
Clips
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Small beginnings
Duration: 01:07
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Rainbow courtship
Duration: 02:00
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Big fish, small appetite
Duration: 00:40
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Underwater ecosystem
Duration: 03:09
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | David Attenborough |
| Series Producer | Alastair Fothergill |
| Producer | Andy Byatt |
Broadcasts
Wed 10 Oct 200121:00- Sun 14 Oct 200115:20
Sat 2 Feb 200220:00BBC Knowledge- Wed 6 Feb 200223:40BBC Knowledge
Wed 29 May 200219:00- Tue 11 Nov 200301:15
- Tue 10 Aug 200400:40
- Sun 31 Oct 200415:50
Sat 6 Oct 200717:20BBC Two except East, Scotland, South East & Yorkshire- Sat 6 Aug 201119:00
- Sun 7 Aug 201103:10
- Sat 14 Jul 201219:00
- Sun 15 Jul 201202:45
- Wed 3 Apr 201316:15BBC Two HD, Scotland, England, Wales & Northern Ireland only
- Wed 10 Dec 201413:10BBC Two HD, Wales, Northern Ireland & England only
- Fri 17 Feb 201715:30BBC Two Scotland, Northern Ireland, England & HD only
- Fri 15 Dec 201717:05BBC Two Scotland, Northern Ireland, HD, Wales & England only
- Tue 16 Oct 201815:45BBC Two Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales, England & HD only
- Sun 3 Sep 202316:20
Thu 7 Sep 202319:00- Sun 1 Sep 202410:30
Celebrating Attenborough at 90
A celebration across the BBC of Sir David’s extraordinary career so far.
