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South Pacific

South Pacific

Documentary
2009, Show
South Pacific is a British nature documentary series from the BBC Natural History Unit, which began airing on BBC Two on 10 May 2009. The six-part series surveys the natural history of the islands of the South Pacific region, including many of the coral atolls and New Zealand. It was filmed entirely in high-definition. South Pacific was co-produced by the Discovery Channel and the series producer was Huw Cordey. It is narrated by Benedict Cumberbatch. Filming took place over 18 months in a variety of remote locations around the Pacific including: Anuta, Banks Islands, French Frigate Shoals, Papua New Guinea, Palmyra, Kingman Reef, Tuvalu, Palau, Caroline Islands, Tuamotus and Tanna Island in Vanuatu. On 6 May 2009, BBC Worldwide released a short clip of big wave surfer Dylan Longbottom surfing in slow motion, high-definition footage as a preview of the series, attracting extremely positive reactions on the video sharing website YouTube. The series was released on DVD and Blu-ray Disc on 15 June 2009. At the end of each fifty-minute episode, a ten-minute featurette takes a behind-the-scenes look at the challenges of filming the series. The series was released by Discovery International in the USA under the title Wild Pacific, with narration provided by Mike Rowe.
Country: United Kingdom
Cast:
Benedict Cumberbatch
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Benedict Cumberbatch
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Huw Cordey
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Mark Brownlow
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South Pacific is a breathtaking documentary series that takes viewers on a journey to the remotest and most fascinating islands in the Pacific Ocean. With stunning high-definition footage, the series showcases the incredible diversity of life that has evolved in this vast and isolated region. From giant tortoises and killer whales to tiny seabirds and colorful fish, the series reveals the unique adaptations that have allowed animals and humans to thrive in this challenging environment.With a behind-the-scenes look at the challenges of filming in such remote locations, this series is a must-see for anyone interested in nature, wildlife, and adventure.

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