Life on Earth

Life on Earth season 1 on BBC Two
Watch Life on Earth on BBC Two
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Ended
Season 1:
Ended on April 10, 1979
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Season: 1
# Air Date Episode Name Watched?
E1 Jan 16, 1979 The Infinite Variety
E2 Jan 23, 1979 Building Bodies
E3 Jan 30, 1979 The First Forests
E4 Feb 06, 1979 The Swarming Hordes
E5 Feb 13, 1979 Conquest of the Waters
E6 Feb 20, 1979 Invasion of the Land
E7 Feb 27, 1979 Victors of the Dry Land
E8 Mar 06, 1979 Lords of the Air
E9 Mar 13, 1979 The Rise of the Mammals
E10 Mar 20, 1979 Theme and Variations
E11 Mar 27, 1979 The Hunters and Hunted
E12 Apr 03, 1979 Life in the Trees
E13 Apr 10, 1979 The Compulsive Communicators
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Why Watch:
The 1979 series that transformed nature into high-stakes television drama.
Series Analysis:
In 1979, Life on Earth redefined the natural history genre, transforming BBC Two into a window onto the primeval world. This thirteen-part epic discarded static studio lectures for a global journey, establishing David Attenborough as the definitive voice of nature. Its legacy lies in its technical ambition; by utilizing high-speed photography and remote locations, it pioneered the cinematic language now standard in modern blockbusters. The iconic sequence featuring mountain gorillas remains a peak of human-animal interaction on screen. Though the series concluded its run, it remains the foundation upon which all contemporary nature programming is built. Its influence endures through every high-definition frame of today's wildlife epics. Set a reminder for your digital alerts to track any future restorations or anniversary specials.
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Network:
BBC Two
Seasons:
1
Years:
1979 - 1979
Genre:
Documentary
Country:
United Kingdom
Language:
English
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