The Blue Planet 2001
“A NATURAL HISTORY OF THE OCEANS.”
- Status
- Ended
- First Aired
- September 12, 2001
- Format
- 1 season · 8 eps
- Total Runtime
- ~6.8 hours (51 min/ep)
- Highest Rated Episode
- S1E2 "The Deep" (★ 8.5/10)
- Created By
- Andy Byatt, Alastair Fothergill
- Network
- BBC One
What is The Blue Planet?
The Blue Planet is a television series first released in 2001. Catalogued under Documentary.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2001
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 8
- Runtime
- 51 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 12, 2001
- Networks
- BBC One
- Genres
- Documentary
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 8.4/10
- Format
- 1 season · 8 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~51 minutes
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- BBC One
How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 8 episodes and an average 51-minute runtime.
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Overview
The Blue Planet is a television series first released in 2001. Catalogued under Documentary. Produced and broadcast by BBC One. Current status: Ended. Spans 1 seasons and 8 tracked episodes.
Should you watch it?
“Explore Earth’s hidden oceans as never seen before.”
- Stunning cinematography of marine life
- Insightful narration by Sir David Attenborough
- Broad look from coasts to polar waters
- Focus on broad overview may limit deep scientific detail
Watch it if you love breathtaking ocean visuals and learning about marine creatures.
The series is a calm, educational documentary suitable for all ages.
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Season 1 · 8 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Introduction Mytharc Sep 12, 2001
- E2 The Deep Core Sep 19, 2001
- E3 Open Ocean Core Sep 26, 2001
- E4 Frozen Seas Core Oct 3, 2001
- E5 Seasonal Seas Core Oct 10, 2001
- E6 Coral Seas Core Oct 17, 2001
- E7 Tidal Seas Mytharc Oct 24, 2001
- E8 Coasts Mytharc Oct 31, 2001
Frequently asked questions
What does The Blue Planet cover?
It explores marine environments worldwide, from coastlines to polar regions, featuring creatures from blue whales to coral polyps.
Who provides the narration?
Sir David Attenborough narrates the series.
Is The Blue Planet a documentary?
Yes, it is a natural‑history documentary focused on the oceans.
When was the series first released?
The Blue Planet premiered in 2001.
Is the series appropriate for children?
Its calm, educational tone makes it suitable for viewers of all ages.
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