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Watch BBC’s Breathtaking Planet Earth II Trailer (Featuring LOTS of Africa)

Planet Earth was a landmark TV series a decade ago, when it redefined natural history film-making. Now, the BBC takes viewers even closer than before with Planet Earth II… and naturally Africa’s wildlife features a lot. The stunning series – narrated by Sir David Attenborough – uses high-tech cameras, the latest in camera stabilisation, remote recording […]

15-10-16 16:11

Planet Earth was a landmark TV series a decade ago, when it redefined natural history film-making. Now, the BBC takes viewers even closer than before with Planet Earth II… and naturally Africa’s wildlife features a lot.

Serval cat in South Africa
Serval cat in South Africa

The stunning series – narrated by Sir David Attenborough – uses high-tech cameras, the latest in camera stabilisation, remote recording and aerial drones to capture the world’s wildlife up close and in action.

lion-and-giraffe

“This is life in all its wonder,” says BBC Earth.

The groundbreaking documentary has been entirely shot in 4K resolution. The first episode – exploring the Galapagos islands – goes to air in November.

Legendary composer Hans Zimmer has created an original score for the series.

Watch the official extended trailer: Planet Earth II, BBC Earth