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The Ice Retreats

A natural history of Antarctica, presented by David Attenborough. In the spring, the thaw begins and animals like the humpback whale and the crabeater seal follow the retreating ice.

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30 minutes

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Wed 6 Aug 201412:30
BBC Two

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Credits

PresenterDavid Attenborough
DirectorPeter Bassett
ProducerAlastair Fothergill

Broadcasts

  • Thu 25 Nov 199320:00
    BBC One London
  • Tue 24 Jul 200720:30
    BBC Four
  • Sat 22 Jun 201311:00
    BBC Two HD, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland & England only
  • Wed 6 Aug 201412:30
    BBC Two HD, Northern Ireland, England, Scotland & Wales only