Human Planet

Human Planet

Natural born survivors.

Limited Series 2011 · 8 eps · ★ 8.2 · Documentary

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A cinematic experience bringing you the most amazing human stories in the world. Humans and wildlife surviving in the most extreme environments on Earth.

Created by Dale Templar, Brian Leith

Network: BBC One

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