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Blue Whale
Episode 6 of 6
Stephen Fry and zoologist Mark Carwardine have a close encounter with grey whales, and meet the deadly Humboldt squid in a search for the mighty blue whale.
Stephen Fry and zoologist Mark Carwardine continue their journeys to the ends of the Earth, travelling by car, boat, plane and horse through Mexico.
In a dramatic conclusion to the series, the travellers have a close encounter with grey whales and meet the deadly Humboldt squid in a search for the mighty blue whale, the biggest creature that has ever lived.
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Wed 18 Aug 201002:00
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Blue whale fluker
Duration: 01:56
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World's best song
Duration: 02:21
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Humboldt squid
Duration: 04:25
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Curious whales
Duration: 03:27
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Stephen Fry |
| Presenter | Mark Carwardine |
| Producer | Tim Green |
| Director | Tim Green |
| Executive Producer | Sam Organ |
| Executive Producer | André Singer |
Broadcasts
- Sun 18 Oct 200920:00
Tue 20 Oct 200920:00BBC HD- Wed 21 Oct 200900:05BBC Two England & Wales only
- Wed 21 Oct 200900:35BBC Two Northern Ireland
- Tue 10 Nov 200900:55BBC One except Northern Ireland, Scotland & Wales
- Thu 12 Nov 200900:20BBC One Northern Ireland
Wed 10 Feb 201000:10BBC HD- Tue 17 Aug 201019:30
- Wed 18 Aug 201002:00




