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Birth of a 'berg

Operation IcebergSeries 1
Episode 1 of 2

Scientists and explorers travel to the Arctic to reveal the unknown world of icebergs, starting with the birth of an iceberg at Greenland's Store glacier.

In the first programme, the team uncover the hidden forces that explain why the Store Glacier of Greenland produces so many icebergs. Naturalist Chris Packham works with scientists on a research yacht in the danger zone at the front of the glacier, whilst ocean specialist Helen Czerski explores the inside of the glacier itself. During the expedition the team witness the creation of an iceberg as a multimillion-ton block of ice bursts forth from the glacier.

59 minutes

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Sat 28 Nov 202022:35
BBC Four

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Credits

PresenterChris Packham
PresenterHelen Czerski
PresenterChris van Tulleken
PresenterAndy Torbet
DirectorMatt Barrett
Series ProducerAndrew Thompson
Executive ProducerMark Hedgecoe
ProducerMatt Barrett

Broadcasts

  • Tue 30 Oct 201221:00
    BBC HD & BBC Two
  • Sun 11 Nov 201220:00
    BBC HD & BBC Two except Wales
  • Mon 3 Dec 201203:20
    BBC One
  • Tue 11 Dec 201200:20
    BBC HD
  • Mon 31 Dec 201209:00
    BBC Two
  • Thu 10 Jan 201319:00
    BBC HD
  • Mon 23 Dec 201312:05
    BBC Two
  • Thu 15 Jun 201716:15
    BBC Two except Wales
  • Thu 29 Nov 201821:00
    BBC Four
  • Sat 28 Nov 202022:35
    BBC Four

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