Desert Worlds -
the green planet

Thu, Aug 20 3:00 P.M. NH World (11.3)

Sir David Attenborough explores the hostile world of the desert, where plants can spend decades waiting for rain or travel to find it. Survival tactics include using weapons, camouflage and forming surprising alliances with animals.

Duration: 56 minutes and 16 seconds

Episode Number: 104

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Thu, Aug 20	3:00 P.M.	Desert Worlds NH World (11.3)

About The Green Planet:

Sir David Attenborough travels the globe to reveal the secret lives of plants.

Using pioneering camera techniques, the series takes viewers on a magical journey inside the hidden world of plants, on which all animals-including humans-are dependent.

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Future Broadcast times for "The Green Planet": (show all)

Sat, Jul 11	4:00 A.M.	Seasonal Worlds NHPBS (11.1)
Sat, Jul 18	4:00 A.M.	Human Worlds NHPBS (11.1)
Mon, Aug 17	3:00 P.M.	Tropical Worlds NH World (11.3)
Tue, Aug 18	3:00 P.M.	Water Worlds NH World (11.3)
Wed, Aug 19	3:00 P.M.	Seasonal Worlds NH World (11.3)
Thu, Aug 20	3:00 P.M.	Desert Worlds NH World (11.3)
Fri, Aug 21	3:00 P.M.	Human Worlds NH World (11.3)