Life in the Freezer
Series Overview
Sir David Attenborough looks at the natural history of the Antarctic continent
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 6 Episodes
29 min per episode
1993 – 1993
Premiered: Thu, Nov 18, 1993
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 6: “Footsteps in the Snow”
David Attenborough's natural history of Antarctica focuses on man's struggle to survive in this frozen world. From Captain Scott's old hut, he describes the race to be the first to the South Pole, and he reveals how today scientists and support staff manage to live at the Pole all year round, despite temperatures of minus 70 degrees Celsius and weeks of total darkness.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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King penguins | Attenborough: Life in the Freezer | BBCOfficial
Type: Clip • Published 2012-03-07
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alastair Fothergill
George Fenton
Steve Olive, Martin Elsbury, Alan Hoida
Alastair Fothergill
Department Leadership Roster
Alastair Fothergill
Producer
George Fenton
Original Music Composer
Alastair Fothergill
Director
Steve Olive
Editor
Martin Elsbury
Editor
Alan Hoida
Editor
Elizabeth Thoyts
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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G: General — Suitable for all audiences.
International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all audiences.
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What is Life in the Freezer about?
Sir David Attenborough looks at the natural history of the Antarctic continent
How many seasons does Life in the Freezer have?
Life in the Freezer comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Life in the Freezer?
Key cast members in Life in the Freezer include David Attenborough.
Who created or directed Life in the Freezer?
Life in the Freezer was developed and directed by Alastair Fothergill.