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The Baking Deserts

Episode 6 of 12

David Attenborough visits the hottest and driest places on earth. In the Mojave desert he finds a plant that has been growing there for more than 10,000 years.

David Attenborough visits the hottest and driest places on earth, which are home to some amazing animals, plants and desert-living people. In the Mojave desert he finds a plant that has been growing there for more than 10,000 years. When the rain eventually falls, dead plants move and disperse their seeds, and flowers put on a dazzling display.

55 minutes

Last on

Sat 12 Jul 201410:05
BBC Two

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Credits

ProducerAdrian Neal
PresenterDavid Attenborough
WriterDavid Attenborough

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  • Thu 23 Feb 198420:05
    BBC One
  • Mon 8 Jul 198520:05
    BBC Two except East, South East & Yorkshire
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    BBC One
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  • Tue 26 Feb 201316:20
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  • Sat 12 Jul 201410:05
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