The Planet Earth Podcast
BBC Radio 4
Exclusive insights, untold stories and emotional memories from the acclaimed natural history storytellers that brought us the Planet Earth series and Sir David Attenborough himself
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Welcome to The Planet Earth Podcast
The Planet Earth Podcast
10/16/23 • 3 min
Go behind-the-scenes of the making of the acclaimed series with Sir David Attenborough.
4. Story Is Everything
The Planet Earth Podcast
11/12/23 • 14 min
In this episode we discover the secret sauce that makes a Planet Earth sequence. Mike Gunton shares his insights on how to find a great animal story, from dynamic characters to recognisable narrative arcs. Planet Earth III Series Producer Matt Brandon talks about the steps of finding the right stories to fit the Planet Earth brand, whilst filmmakers Charlotte Bostock and Kiri Cashell reveal how they go about constructing animal sequences that will touch, surprise and shock audiences, and ultimately make them care about our planet.
8. Changing Planet
The Planet Earth Podcast
12/10/23 • 15 min
In the final episode of The Planet Earth Podcast, Mike Gunton and the Planet Earth team share their own thoughts on the pressures our planet is facing today, and how we might change our behaviours to protect it. Contributors from across the series including Emma Napper, Abdullah Kahn, Steve Greenwood and Sir David Attenborough open up about what it means to work on a series like Planet Earth and how those working on the frontlines of conservation inspire them to keep hoping for a better future.
7. Planet Earth Pioneers
The Planet Earth Podcast
12/03/23 • 14 min
As the natural world faces unprecedented pressures, who are the conservation heroes working on the front line to protect our most precious species? Mike Gunton hears from BBC Factual Commissioner Jack Bootle on why human stories are so important to the Planet Earth brand, while conservationist Carla Daniel shares how she makes sure sea turtles remain safe on the busy streets of Barbados. Chimp expert Matt McLennan describes how his conservation work helped to bring a Planet Earth III sequence to our screens, and Sir David Attenborough offers his own thoughts on conservation heroes.
6. Calls Of The Wild
The Planet Earth Podcast
11/26/23 • 15 min
What would Planet Earth be without the incredible sounds – both real and designed – that help bring the natural world to life? From vultures feasting on bones to the wonderful voice of Sir David. Mike Gunton talks to sound recordist Chris Watson about the techniques used to capture sounds on location, while dubbing mixer Graham Wild shares some of the more surprising ingredients that go into creating the sounds of an elephant giving birth. Composers Jacob Shea and Sara Barone describe how they came up with the theme of Planet Earth III, while Sir David Attenborough remembers his own time recording sounds for his earliest programmes.
5. Tricks of the Trade
The Planet Earth Podcast
11/19/23 • 14 min
How have high-tech drones, digital cameras and slow-motion technology changed the way the Planet Earth team films the natural world? Mike Gunton speaks to Innovation Producer Colin Jackson about finding the right equipment for the right story, and filmmaker Theo Webb describes the difficulty of drone-flying in a cave system. Sir David Attenborough also reminisces about technology changes over the course of his own career.
3. Living on Location
The Planet Earth Podcast
11/05/23 • 14 min
This week, Mike Gunton talks to the filmmakers that have lived in extreme locations for weeks at a time to capture the amazing animal sequences we love. Planet Earth II Producer Emma Napper describes her time camping alongside creepy-crawlies while filming in the Brazilian rainforest, while Alex Walters recalls her time on the isolated Ellesmere Island, filming wolves for Planet Earth III, and some of the close calls that come with living so close to wild predators. Sir David Attenborough remembers his own experiences on location, from the camaraderie in camp, to the frustration at trying to spot and film animals that don’t want to be seen.
2. Getting There
The Planet Earth Podcast
10/29/23 • 14 min
Mike Gunton dives into the heavy-duty logistics of wildlife filmmaking, revealing just what it takes to get crews to some of the most remote parts of our planet. Sir David Attenborough recalls the reality of shooting on location 50 years ago when even a working telephone was hard to come by, whilst Line Producer Bronwen Thomas tells us what it’s like to film in more recent times to deliver one of the biggest and most ambitious series to date with Planet Earth III. Filmmaker Abdullah Khan also shares his experience of filming the Indus river dolphin and what happens on location when the original plan has to change on the fly.
1. How do we film wildlife?
The Planet Earth Podcast
10/22/23 • 15 min
Mike Gunton uncovers just what goes into capturing the amazing animal sequences that have featured in the Planet Earth series since 2006. Sir David Attenborough shares what it was like in the field in his earlier days, and discusses how things have changed while filmmakers Jonny Keeling and Justine Evans describe a close call while filming a night-time Lion hunt for the original Planet Earth series. The team behind the upcoming Planet Earth III share some of the impressive stats that go into delivering animal stories from around the world.
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FAQ
How many episodes does The Planet Earth Podcast have?
The Planet Earth Podcast currently has 9 episodes available.
What topics does The Planet Earth Podcast cover?
The podcast is about Podcasts and Science.
What is the most popular episode on The Planet Earth Podcast?
The episode title '8. Changing Planet' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The Planet Earth Podcast?
The average episode length on The Planet Earth Podcast is 14 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Planet Earth Podcast released?
Episodes of The Planet Earth Podcast are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of The Planet Earth Podcast?
The first episode of The Planet Earth Podcast was released on Oct 16, 2023.
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