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Seasonal Worlds

Episode 3 of 5

Plants of the seasonal world face constant change. They use use strategy, deception and feats of engineering to survive. Most importantly, they must get their timing right.

Between the tropics and the frozen poles lies a region dominated by relentless change in the form of the four seasons: spring, summer, autumn and winter. Each one presents plants with huge challenges, from ice and snow to raging fires; from intense competition to surprising enemies. This is a world of astonishing variety and vibrant colour. To survive here plants must use strategy, deception and remarkable feats of engineering. Most importantly, they must get their timing right.

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Sun 2 Jun 202415:50

Music Played

  • E‐Rotic

    Temple of Love

  • Hiroyuki Fujikake

    Sky Blue, Marine Blue

Credits

RoleContributor
PresenterDavid Attenborough
Executive ProducerMichael Gunton
Series ProducerRupert Barrington
ProducerRosie Thomas

Broadcasts

  • Sun 23 Jan 202219:00
  • Fri 28 Jan 202200:05
  • Sun 30 Jan 202215:45
  • Tue 1 Feb 202208:00
  • Sun 2 Jun 202415:50

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