Planet Earth: Africa
TVPG
Documentary
Nature
David Attenborough takes a breathtaking journey through the vast and diverse continent of Africa.
Cast & Crew
Upcoming TV Airings
The airings below are based on a generic national schedule. Times and dates can vary by TV provider.
Thursday, July 31
The Future
Season 1 • Episode 6
Even though the population is increasing, Africa has not lost its largest animals.
Thursday, July 31
Congo
Season 1 • Episode 3
In Africa's rainforest, animals find ingenious ways to make a life in a claustrophobic landscape.
Thursday, July 31
Cape
Season 1 • Episode 4
Two ocean currents sweep around and shape the continent's Great Cape.
Thursday, July 31
Savannah
Season 1 • Episode 2
In the constantly changing climate of east Africa, creatures must be able to deal.
Thursday, July 31
Sahara
Season 1 • Episode 5
The vast wilderness of the Sahara desert, in North Africa, is the toughest part of the continent.
Thursday, July 31
Kalahari
Season 1 • Episode 1
Deserts sit side-by-side Africa, and in spite of the lack of water, they are teeming with life.
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