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The Sun
Episode 2 of 5
From the frozen poles to the searing deserts, this episode shows how animals have come up with strategies to survive the uneven amounts of sunlight that fall on our planet.
Last on
Sun 10 Mar 202417:35
BBC One except Wales, Wales HD & Nightlight
Clips
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The wolves of Ellesmere Island
Duration: 01:23
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Dune surfing
Duration: 02:13
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Coming back to life
Duration: 02:09
Music Played
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Nana Mouskouri
Plaisir D'Amour
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Narrator | David Attenborough |
| Director | Nick Shoolingin-Jordan |
| Producer | Jonnie Hughes |
| Series Producer | Huw Cordey |
| Executive Producer | Alastair Fothergill |
| Executive Producer | Keith Scholey |
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