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Asia

Asia
★ 8.7/10•2024•58m•Documentary
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One continent. Endless wonders.

From the vast Gobi Desert to the jungles of Borneo, and from the polar wilderness of Siberia to the coral seas of the Indian Ocean, showcasing the breath-taking variety of Asia's wildest places.

Lucy Bailey · Director

StatusEnded
Runtime58m
LanguageEN
First Air DateNov 3, 2024

Episodes

Episode 1 - Beneath the WavesE158m

Beneath the Waves

Asia has the longest coastline of any continent and the earth's richest coral reefs. This episode explores Asia's waters, as spectacular as they are diverse, and never-seen-before animal behaviour.

Nov 3, 2024

Episode 2 - Above the CloudsE258m

Above the Clouds

Asia is the most mountainous continent on earth. From the tropical south to its barren centre, its highest places are home to some of our planet's most remarkable wildlife.

Nov 10, 2024

Episode 3 - The Frozen NorthE358m

The Frozen North

A look at the remote reaches of Asia's frozen north, where creatures must overcome unique challenges, finding exceptional ways to thrive in a hostile world that pushes life to its very limits.

Nov 17, 2024

Episode 4 - Tangled WorldsE458m

Tangled Worlds

A look at Asia's beautiful and exceptionally diverse jungles. Whilst they provide shelter, food and opportunity, they are also full of dangers and hidden threats.

Nov 24, 2024

Episode 5 - Crowded ContinentE558m

Crowded Continent

A look at how, in the planet's most densely populated continent, animals live at extremely close quarters with people - from tigers making a home in town to elephants stopping traffic for food.

Dec 1, 2024

Episode 6 - The Arid HeartE658m

The Arid Heart

A look at the vast, arid lands in the heart of Asia. These deserts and dry grasslands are so hostile that they push life to the limit. The animals that live here are some of the earth's toughest.

Dec 8, 2024

Episode 7 - Saving AsiaE758m

Saving Asia

Many passionate people are dedicated to saving the wild animals of Asia. These individuals and their ingenious solutions give hope and optimism for the future of the continent.

Dec 15, 2024

Actors

David Attenborough

David Attenborough

Self : Presenter

Virginie Efira

Virginie Efira

Narrator (voice)

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