VOD (1)
Episodes(13)
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The Infinite Variety (E01)
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Building Bodies (E02)
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The First Forests (E03)
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The Swarming Hordes (E04)
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The Conquest of the Waters (E05)
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Invasion of the Land (E06)
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Victors of the Dry Land (E07)
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Lords of the Air (E08)
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The Rise of the Mammals (E09)
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Theme and Variations (E10)
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The Hunters and Hunted (E11)
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Life in the Trees (E12)
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The Compulsive Communicators (E13)
Plots(1)
Life on Earth (1979) is an epic 13-programme series, presented by David Attenborough, offering a chronological account of the flora and fauna of planet Earth over a period of 3,500 million years. Whether recounting the first journey from the sea to the land, the development of insects and flowers, or "The First Forests" and "The Lords of the Air", Attenborough's enthusiasm is infectious. He guides us through "The Infinite Variety" of life from microbes to marsupials, via an unforgettable meeting with mountain gorillas, to conclude with "The Compulsive Communicators", mankind itself. Three years in the making, involving 1.5 million miles of travel and featuring some of the most beautiful, breathtaking and ambitious photography then seen on television, Life on Earth was the first natural history blockbuster. It redefined TV by showing that an epic, serious wildlife documentary could be a massive success. As such, it remains a true television landmark and paved the way for Attenborough's The Living Planet and further entries in what became known as his "Life" series. (official distributor synopsis)
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UK
![Life on Earth - Posters](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w663/files/images/film/posters/167/501/167501608_2aeuof.jpg)
international, festival and other
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international, festival and other
![Life on Earth - Posters](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w663/files/images/film/posters/160/518/160518262_1db372.jpg)