Going to the ends of the earth to create programmes everyone talks about
Five years in the making, Planet Earth broke new boundaries by using emotive storytelling techniques to give the audience a truly cinematic experience. Shot entirely in high definition and using a heligimble, an aerial photography system on a helicopter, the programme took viewers to some extraordinary places.The crew travelled to 376 remote locations to give an unparalleled view of the world's landscapes and incredible footage of creatures never seen before on television. Each episode offered an entirely different proposition; from the greatest rivers to the mightiest mountains, the team sought out the most iconic wildlife to tell the story of our planet.
Twelve million people watched Planet Earth and it received the highest audience appreciation score of any British programme on TV this year.
The series has been sold to 95 countries and territories and the DVD was the highest ever TV DVD pre-order on Amazon. It has already generated over £22million of gross revenue and significant profit which, through BBC Worldwide, helps to fund future programme-making.
Related Links
- Planet Earth
- Planet Earth mobile - Watch fabulous video and dazzle your friends with some amazing facts
- Download HD clips - Download and play series highlights at fantastic HD quality. Better than TV!
- Planet Earth Under Threat- a new series and Radio 4 blog
- Saving Planet Earth
