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The BBC High Definition Natural History Collection (Planet Earth / Wild China / Galapagos / Ganges) [Blu-ray]
 
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The BBC High Definition Natural History Collection (Planet Earth / Wild China / Galapagos / Ganges) [Blu-ray] (2008)

Planet Earth   NR   Blu-ray
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Product Details

  • Actors: David Attenborough
  • Directors: Bbc
  • Format: Color, Subtitled, Widescreen
  • Language: English
  • Subtitles: English
  • Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.77:1
  • Number of discs: 8
  • Rated: NR (Not Rated)
  • Studio: BBC WARNER
  • DVD Release Date: August 5, 2008
  • Run Time: 1150 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (48 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B0019MG35O
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #5,978 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
    #22 in  Movies & TV > Documentary > Science & Technology
    #27 in  Movies & TV > Documentary > Nature & Wildlife
    #17 in  Movies & TV > Television > BBC > Nature & Wildlife

Special Features

Planet Earth

  • Original U.K. broadcast version narrated by David Attenborough, including 90 minutes not shown on the Discovery Channel
Wild China

Galapagos

Ganges

  • Behind the scenes, deleted scenes, English, Hindi and Bengali narration

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Planet Earth From the makers of The Blue Planet: Seas of Life, with an unprecedented production budget of $25 million, comes the epic story of life on Earth. Five years in production, over 2000 days in the field, using 40 cameramen filming across 200 locations, shot entirely in high definition, this is the ultimate portrait of our planet. A stunning television experience that captures rare action, impossible locations and intimate moments with our planet's best-loved, wildest and most elusive creatures. From the highest mountains to the deepest rivers, this blockbuster series takes you on an unforgettable journey through the daily struggle for survival in Earth's most extreme habitats. Planet Earth takes you to places you have never seen before, to experience sights and sounds you may never experience anywhere else. Wild China An exotic fusion of natural history and Oriental adventure, "Wild China" is a series of journeys through four startlingly different landscapes, each based around the travels of a real historical character. With splendour, scale and romance, Wild China lifts the veil on the world's most enigmatic and magnificent country, delving into its vibrant habitats to reveal a land of unbelievable natural complexity. Journey across China from the glittering peaks of the Himalayas to the barren steppe, the sub-Arctic to the tropical islands, through deserts both searingly hot and mind-numbingly cold and see, in pioneering images, a dazzling array of mysterious, beautiful, wild and rare creatures. Galapagos The inspiration for Darwin 's theory of evolution, the Galápagos Islands are a living laboratory, a geological conveyor belt that has given birth to and seen the death of many species of plants and animals. As the western islands rise up from the sea offering a chance of life, the eastern islands sink back beneath the waves guaranteeing only death. Between the two are the middle islands; fertile, lush land in its prime that contains an incredible diversity of life. Nowhere else on the Earth are the twin processes of creation and extinction of species so starkly apparent... see it all unfold before your eyes in this stunning series filmed entirely in high definition from the BBC and the National Geographic Channel. Ganges A sumptuous series that tells the story of the most extraordinary river in the world - the Ganges. Human life and nature bustle along her river banks, in a kaleidoscope of colour and energy. From man-hunting tigers to giant lizards, here the wildlife is as diverse as the people. Traversing from the peaks of the Himalayas through frenetic cities to the teeming delta where the river meets the sea, this is a vibrant and colourful look at how the Ganges shaped the wildlife, culture and beliefs of India.

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78 of 83 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars blu ray, October 5, 2008
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This review is from: The BBC High Definition Natural History Collection (Planet Earth / Wild China / Galapagos / Ganges) [Blu-ray] (Blu-ray)
As of this writing I have only previewed each disc in the collection. "Planet Earth" comes w/4 discs and is displayed in 1080 Progressive Scan. The remaining discs in the collection are in 1080i, however, I can see no remarkable difference. There is, however, a marked difference between DVD and Blu-Ray. This collection needs to be seen in Bluray to fully appreciate it's potential. So far, all discs are of the highest quality and interestingly narrated; As good as, or better, than the very best nature documentary one has ever seen on television. Well worth the price for the amount of high-quality footage (over 1000 minutes); Can easily be viewed more than once, especially by children...There is no price difference whether you buy these sets individually or in this box set---this way, though, they come in their individually marked plastic cases, and all 4 boxes fit into the pictured cardboard case.
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25 of 26 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Why I bought a Blu Ray, July 12, 2009
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This review is from: The BBC High Definition Natural History Collection (Planet Earth / Wild China / Galapagos / Ganges) [Blu-ray] (Blu-ray)
Being a photographer and a lover of nature, animals, and culture I decided to gift myself the new HDTV, Blu Ray and this collection of documentaries for my birthday. I am incredibly pleased with everything I have watched and appreciate the cinematography, writing and narration that went into the making of this series. I have found all the shows so far to be fascinating, informative, even calming and relaxing after a hard day at work. I am humbled by the majesty of our world and feel blessed to experience those parts of it where I may never have a chance to visit.
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28 of 32 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Great boxed set of great programs!, August 21, 2008
By Ryan (Alexandria, VA USA) - See all my reviews
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I don't understand the reasoning behind the other review of 2 stars. Yes it is a boxed set of each of the programs that you can also buy separately, but isn't that the definition of a box set? I have seen each of these programs, and they are all excellent! BBC always delivers great documentaries. Planet Earth and Galapagos are a must!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Review
Amazing deal. Great price and excellent blu ray set. Could not have asked for more.
Published 3 days ago by Jordan

4.0 out of 5 stars Loving the collection
The BBC Natural History Collection is one of he best things I have purchased. It had some quality issues on two on the discs that did not effect content. Read more
Published 4 days ago by arts and science

5.0 out of 5 stars beautiful pictures
The images in this set are fantastic. I am not sure they are that much better than regular DVD, but they are certainly excellent. Read more
Published 1 month ago by specialK

5.0 out of 5 stars You Can't Go Wrong
Listen, guys, these docs are INCREDIBLE! You can't go wrong (especially if you have a hi-def television)! 'Nuff said!
Published 1 month ago by M. T. Strickland

5.0 out of 5 stars awesome photography and content
The photography on this disc is outstanding. Colors are very bright and realistic. Content and narration is captivating. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Colin Pence

5.0 out of 5 stars great gift idea
My husband heard this was the best and most comprehensive look at our world without actually traveling it. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Stefania R. Labarre

5.0 out of 5 stars The pinnacle of all nature programming.
James Cameron's TITANIC is the king of the world, all films. STAR WARS is the unsurpassable standard of all Sci Fi. GONE WITH THE WIND is the classic of all classics. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Dennis Yenn

4.0 out of 5 stars Nature lovers effortless retreat
I had heard alot about planet earth, but had never had ocassion to watch it. It definitly lived up to all the hype. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Nathan Dewyea

5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely Incredible ! A must have.
This set is all amazing - the photography is not only amazing, but some seems nearly impossible to have been done. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Ken

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent documentary in Blu Ray
I had the Planet Earth in DVD, so when I replaced my TV with the 1080p LCD I got the Blu Ray version. I am completely satisfied. Read more
Published 7 months ago by N. Dinh

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