Blue Planet (franchise)

The Blue Planet
A seabed with what seem to be seaweed and fishes, looking up to the surface. A title says "Blue Planet" under the BBC logo.
Original workThe Blue Planet (2001)
OwnerBBC
Years2001 (2001)-present
Films and television
Television seriesThe Blue Planet (2001)
Blue Planet II (2017)
Blue Planet III (2026)

The Blue Planet is a television and film documentary franchise produced and broadcast by the BBC.[1] It explores the world's oceans, and their wildlife and future.

Main television series

All three series are produced by the BBC Studios Natural History Unit with narration by David Attenborough.

The Blue Planet (2001)

The Blue Planet was broadcast in 2001. It won two Emmy Awards.[2][3] BBC Worldwide published a companion book written by Andrew Byatt, Alastair Fothergill and Martha Holmes with a foreword by David Attenborough.[4]

Blue Planet II (2017)

Blue Planet II was a sequel series.[5][6][7][8] It was broadcast in HD and released in 4K UHD on Blu-Ray.[9]

Blue Planet III (2026)

Blue Planet III is scheduled to be broadcast in 2026.[10][11][12]

Film releases

Deep Blue (2003)

Deep Blue is a 2003 nature documentary film that is a theatrical release of The Blue Planet.[13][14][15]

Oceans: Our Blue Planet (2018)

Oceans: Our Blue Planet is a 2018 short documentary film produced by the BBC to mark the release of Blue Planet II. It was narrated by Kate Winslet.[16][17][18]

Live tours

The BBC has presented live tours with orchestra of the music of The Blue Planet[19][20] and Blue Planet II.[21][22][23]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "TVNZ signs long-term partnership for BBC Planet franchise". BBC Media Centre. BBC. Retrieved 23 June 2026.
  2. ↑ Emmys.com list of 2002 Nominees & Winners
  3. ↑ "New ocean plankton species named after BBC's Blue Planet series". ucl.ac.uk. University College London. 17 April 2018. Retrieved 17 April 2018.
  4. ↑ The Blue Planet: A Natural History of the Oceans (Hardcover). BBC Worldwide. ASIN 0563384980.
  5. ↑ Jackson, Jasper (20 February 2017). "Sir David Attenborough to return for BBC's Blue Planet II". The Guardian. Archived from the original on 17 April 2019. Retrieved 21 February 2017.
  6. ↑ "BBC commissions Blue Planet follow up". BBC News. 23 September 2013. Archived from the original on 12 August 2016. Retrieved 23 September 2013.
  7. ↑ "David Attenborough talks about the making of Blue Planet II, and the peril of plastic in our oceans". South China Morning Post. 21 October 2017. Archived from the original on 22 January 2021. Retrieved 21 October 2017.
  8. ↑ "Sir David Attenborough to present Blue Planet II for BBC One". BBC Media Centre. Archived from the original on 23 February 2017. Retrieved 20 December 2019.
  9. ↑ "Blue Planet II (4K UHD Blu-Ray)". BBC Shop US. Archived from the original on 8 December 2017. Retrieved 8 December 2017.
  10. ↑ "BBC announces Blue Planet 3 and Rose Ayling-Ellis documentary". Radio Times. 25 August 2022. Retrieved 9 May 2026.
  11. ↑ "BBC Studios announces wave of pre-sales for Blue Planet III". 23 February 2026. Retrieved 13 May 2026.
  12. ↑ "Blue Planet III". Broadcast. Retrieved 13 May 2026.
  13. ↑ Kern, Laura (3 June 2005). "A Visit With the Creatures of the Sea". The New York Times.
  14. ↑ Barraclough, Leo (8 June 2005). "Gaga over 'Planet'". Variety.
  15. ↑ Deans, Jason (25 October 2004). "BBC's Deep Blue rides on a wave of success". The Guardian.
  16. ↑ GSCA (7 March 2018). "Kate Winslet to Narrate Oceans: Our Blue Planet". GSCA. Retrieved 27 March 2018.
  17. ↑ Lee, Jenny (23 February 2019). "BBC producer Orla Doherty on bringing Blue Planet II – Live to Ireland". The Irish News. Retrieved 26 December 2019.
  18. ↑ "Oceans: Our Blue Planet". Pacific Science Center. Retrieved 23 June 2026.
  19. ↑ "The Blue Planet Live". SMG World Class. Archived from the original on 30 March 2009. Retrieved 31 March 2009.
  20. ↑ "The Florida Orchestra performs 'The Blue Planet Live!' May 7 in Tampa". Tampa Bay Times. Archived from the original on 21 December 2016. Retrieved 5 May 2010.
  21. ↑ "Blue Planet II is going on tour with a live orchestra across the UK". Digital Spy. Retrieved 23 June 2026.
  22. ↑ "A Blue Planet II screening with live orchestra is coming to Manchester". Manchester Evening News. Retrieved 23 June 2026.
  23. ↑ "Newcastle date for blockbuster Blue Planet 2 concert & arena show". Evening Chronicle. Retrieved 23 June 2026.
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