Planet Earth Live
Series Overview
Richard Hammond and Julia Bradbury are the hosts of this live global wildlife event. For three weeks they will follow the real life and death struggles of baby animals from around the world. It is a critical moment in these young animals' lives, as they try to survive the most challenging month of the year. From Kenya, Richard reports on dramatic stories of lions and elephants. From North America, Julia reports on bears, whales and otters. There will also be reports from around the world, as they follow intimate, real-time stories of meerkats, monkeys and other animals.
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2 Seasons • 13 Episodes
57 min per episode
2012 – Present
Premiered: Sun, May 6, 2012
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Latest Aired Episode
Season 2, Episode 5: “A Meerkat's Tale”
The story of Swift, a five-week-old meerkat pup who has been born in one of the harshest places on Earth: the Kalahari Desert. A drought has hit the region, food is scarce and Swift's family are hungry. Their desperation will lead them into danger - across busy roads and into the hostile territories of rival meerkats. Worse still, they are not the only animals in the desert trying to find a meal; predators are on the hunt from above and below and meerkats are definitely on the menu! The dangers are very real, and in this harshest of years it is estimated that only half of the meerkat pups will reach two months old. If Swift is to make it, she will need to show plenty of character and hope that fortune is on her side.
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Richard Hammond sleeps out with the lions of the Masai - Planet Earth Live - BBCOfficial
Type: Featurette • Published 2012-05-21
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What is Planet Earth Live about?
Richard Hammond and Julia Bradbury are the hosts of this live global wildlife event. For three weeks they will follow the real life and death struggles of baby animals from around the world. It is a critical moment in these young animals' lives, as they try to survive the most challenging month of the year. From Kenya, Richard reports on dramatic stories of lions and elephants. From North America, Julia reports on bears, whales and otters. There will also be reports from around the world, as they follow intimate, real-time stories of meerkats, monkeys and other animals.
How many seasons does Planet Earth Live have?
Planet Earth Live comprises 2 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Planet Earth Live?
Key cast members in Planet Earth Live include Richard Hammond, Julia Bradbury.
Who created or directed Planet Earth Live?
Planet Earth Live was developed and directed by Not specified.