The Southwest Islands
Documentary series. This episode explores the extraordinary wildlife in the south west of Japan, where a chain of small islands stretches towards the tropics.
In the far south west of Japan, there is a chain of islands stretching towards the tropics - a place where all life is influenced by the power of the sea, and where volcanoes and typhoons are forces to be reckoned with.
The journey begins at an island at the top of the chain and travels south, revealing unexpected stories of isolation, unique wildlife and unsolved mysteries.
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The island of giant robber crabs
Duration: 03:01
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Mega-moth
Duration: 02:16
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Web exclusive: Karate island
Duration: 02:13
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Web exclusive: Land of ancient trees
Duration: 02:33
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Narrator | Michelle Dockery |
| Producer | David Marks |
| Series Producer | Mary Summerill |
| Executive Producer | Tim Martin |
| Executive Producer | James Honeyborne |
Broadcasts
- Mon 15 Jun 201521:00
- Sat 20 Jun 201519:30BBC Two except Northern Ireland
- Sat 20 Jun 201520:00BBC Two Northern Ireland
- Tue 30 Jun 201508:15
- Sat 12 Dec 201519:30BBC Two except Wales
- Sat 17 Dec 201613:00
Thu 22 Jun 201721:00- Fri 23 Jun 201702:35
- Tue 27 Nov 201815:45
- Sat 1 Jun 201920:00
- Sun 2 Jun 201901:45
- Wed 26 Aug 202021:00
- Thu 27 Aug 202002:30
- Wed 14 Jul 202120:00
- Wed 24 May 202315:15BBC Two except Scotland & Wales
- Wed 24 May 202315:45BBC Two Wales HD & Wales only
- Wed 20 Mar 202415:00BBC Two except Scotland
- Wed 4 Feb 202616:15BBC Two except Scotland
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