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What it takes to make Blue Planet III

Published 23 October 2026 · europe

Sir David Attenborough is continuing to produce nature documentaries at 100 years old. Hear from the programme makers at the heart of Blue Planet III

Sir David Attenborough is continuing to produce nature documentaries at 100 years old. Hear from the programme makers at the heart of Blue Planet III and find out how they uncovered the secrets of the natural world.

In this preview we see how they managed to capture an octopus’s lucky escape and what it took to get that perfect shot. For UK audience, Blue Planet III starts on Sunday 1 November, 8pm, BBC One and iPlayer.

For those outside the UK, Blue Planet III will launch from November into 2027 across the world. For the latest news download the BBC News

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