Blue Planet: Diving in for live show
The impact of Blue Planet II has been astonishing, writes The BBC One series — a follow-up to David Attenborough’s 2001 The Blue Planet — has reached millions of people across the globe. One year on and the channel’s Natural History Unit welcomes a further spell of programming, starting with spin-off shows Blue Planet Live and Blue Planet UK. It’s a commendable effort to tackle significant subjects, remarks presenter Chris Packham, 57.
“The programmes will still be celebratory,” he vows, keen to ensure it’s an optimistic watch. “From my point of view, if you want people to help, you’ve got to get them to engage with the subject.
