Series 1

Join us for the ultimate global wildlife drama. Real animals. Real lives. 24/7.

Episode 8

8/8 Richard Hammond and Julia Bradbury present the final live updates from around the world.

First broadcast: 24 May 2012
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Episode 7

7/8 In Kenya, Richard updates on Moja the lion cub and the baby elephants.

First broadcast: 20 May 2012
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Episode 6

6/8 Richard Hammond and Julia Bradbury have news and drama from the lives of the baby animals.

First broadcast: 17 May 2012
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Episode 5

5/8 In Kenya, Richard has more news on the vulnerable lion cubs and the newborn elephant calf.

First broadcast: 16 May 2012
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Episode 4

4/8 Richard and Julia have the latest news on the three-week global wildlife event.

First broadcast: 13 May 2012
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Episode 8

8/8 Richard Hammond and Julia Bradbury present the final live updates from around the world.

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Thu 24 May 2012 20:00 BBC One

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Background to Planet Earth Live Series 1

Discover what the first series was all about...
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Meerkats Swift and Ernesto are back on your screens at 5-30pm #BBC1 (UK) tonight for #PlanetEarthLive

7 Oct 2012 11:57:55
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#PlanetEarthLive back on #BBC1 at 5-35pm today. An Elephant's Tale.

30 Sep 2012 12:19:01
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Don't miss #planetearthlive on #bbc1 at 5-35pm tonight (UK) for a #Gremlin catchup

23 Sep 2012 14:37:38
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The bears are back! Catch their one hour Planet Earth Live special, with previously unseen footage, on iPlayer now! http://t.co/RkzPdcFA

11 Sep 2012 15:58:27
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Join in the #VolcanoLIVE webchat too for behind the scenes facts and photos! Starts 7.45pm http://t.co/u1snKV0d

9 Jul 2012 19:02:04
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