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The World About Us

7.8
4 seasons
6 episodes
Returning Series
Documentary

Plot Summary

A series of films from all over the world about our astonishing planet and the creatures that live on it. Combining natural history with an element of adventure, the series featured well-known naturalists such as Jane Goodall and Gerald Durrell, and the oceanographer Jacques Cousteau. Succeeded by The Natural World.

First Aired:December 3, 1967
Last Aired:October 25, 1981
Episode Runtime:50m
Networks:
BBC Two

Cast & Characters

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Seasons (4)

Season 1

Season 1

3 episodes

Aired: 1967

Season 9

Season 9

1 episode

Season 10

Season 10

1 episode

Season 14

Season 14

1 episode