Planet Earth III: Release date, trailer and latest news
Here's everything you need to know about Planet Earth III.
The award-winning series Planet Earth returns to the BBC this weekend for its third instalment.
Filmed over the course of nearly five years, the new season follows some of the world's most amazing species, as well as telling remarkable stories full of hope.
Sir David Attenborough will present the fresh episodes, and promises to share with audiences "how animals are adapting in extraordinary ways to survive the new challenges they face".
But what else can viewers expect from Planet Earth III this time round, and when does it start? Read on to find out more.
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Planet Earth III release date
Planet Earth III will begin on BBC One and BBC iPlayer on Sunday 22nd October at 6:15pm.
How many episodes of Planet Earth III will there be?
The series will be made up of eight episodes, each being an hour long.
The first episode, Coasts, will air on BBC One at 6:15pm. It will span across the world's coastlines, from South Africa's Robberg Peninsula to the Arctic coast and Namibia's Skeleton Coast.
Producer-director for the Coasts episode, Nick Easton, said filming the episode was "a particularly ambitious undertaking".
Talking about the premiere, Easton explained: "In this opening episode, we show that the natural world is still full of surprises.
"Coasts are where two worlds collide, a frontier between land and sea, ruled by constant change, and the arena for breathtaking animal dramas where life must battle the elements and each other. "
What is Planet Earth III about?
Narrated by Sir David Attenborough, Planet Earth III aims to "look at the world through a new lens".
The new series uses "pioneering filmmaking technology to reveal the greatest wonders of life on earth", as per BBC.
With the use of "lightweight drones, high-speed cameras and remotely operated deep-sea submersibles", the series will "transport viewers to spectacular unseen landscapes" - from the depths of the ocean to scorching deserts.
Is there a trailer for Planet Earth III?
Yes, there is a trailer for Planet Earth III - see below for what to expect:
Planet Earth III launches on BBC One and BBC iPlayer on Sunday 22nd October at 6:15pm.
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