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Great Barrier Reef with David Attenborough

Series Overview

Following his visit to the Great Barrier Reef in 1957, naturalist and broadcaster David Attenborough returns and uses the latest filming techniques to unlock the secrets of the natural wonder.

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Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

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EndedMiniseries
Original Network
BBC One
Episodes & Seasons

1 Season • 3 Episodes

60 min per episode

Air Date Window

2015 – 2016

Premiered: Wed, Dec 30, 2015

Created By

Creative Production Team

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Wed, Jan 13, 2016

Season 1, Episode 3: “Survival”

When David Attenborough first visited the Great Barrier Reef in 1957, he considered it the most spectacular place in the natural world and he assumed that it would last forever. Since then the coral has been dying at an unprecedented rate. In this episode he undertakes his most important mission to understand what the next few decades hold for this remarkable community of animals, as well as what is being done to save it.

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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

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Great Barrier Reef with David Attenborough: Trailer - BBC OneOfficial

Type: Trailer • Published 2015-12-16

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Anne Sommerfield, Michael Davis

Screenplay & Story

David Attenborough

Original Score & Music

Ilan Eshkeri, Graham Hadfield, Joel Douek

Director of Photography

Paul Williams

Department Leadership Roster

David Attenborough

David Attenborough

Writer

Ilan Eshkeri

Ilan Eshkeri

Original Music Composer

Graham Hadfield

Original Music Composer

Anne Sommerfield

Director

Paul Williams

Paul Williams

Director of Photography

Michael Davis

Director

Joel Douek

Original Music Composer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

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Primary: TV-G

TV-G: General Audience — Suitable for all ages.

International Certification Matrix

Germany (FSK)0

FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.

Australia (ACB)G

General — Suitable for all audiences.

United States (MPAA)TV-G

General Audience — Suitable for all ages.

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What is Great Barrier Reef with David Attenborough about?

Following his visit to the Great Barrier Reef in 1957, naturalist and broadcaster David Attenborough returns and uses the latest filming techniques to unlock the secrets of the natural wonder.

How many seasons does Great Barrier Reef with David Attenborough have?

Great Barrier Reef with David Attenborough comprises 1 season available to explore.

Who stars in Great Barrier Reef with David Attenborough?

Key cast members in Great Barrier Reef with David Attenborough include David Attenborough.

Who created or directed Great Barrier Reef with David Attenborough?

Great Barrier Reef with David Attenborough was developed and directed by Anne Sommerfield, Michael Davis.