About this season
In 1969, the first humans to travel to the moon looked back at the whole of the Earth. Since then our understanding of our planetary home and our impact upon it has grown exponentially.
Episodes (4)
1. Air
Aired 13 September 2022 • 58 min
Earth's atmosphere weighs just one millionth of the mass of the planet, yet this fragile layer of air ensures the planet can be a home for life as we know it.
2. Water
Aired 20 September 2022 • 57 min
Earth is the only planet with liquid water on its surface, and the story of this living planet is carried by water.
3. Land
Aired 27 September 2022 • 58 min
A magnificent journey that uses fossil finds and satellite imagery to explore the beauty and wonder of the terrestrial realm that is our home.
4. Human Planet
Aired 4 October 2022 • 55 min
Vying for first place in the ranks of Earth's most influential species of all time, Human endeavours have had conflicting impacts on our planet.