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Human Planet

Human Planet

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Human Planet

"Natural born survivors."

2011- 2011

1 Seasons

8 Episodes

8.3(208 votes)

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Documentary

Overview

A cinematic experience bringing you the most amazing human stories in the world. Humans and wildlife surviving in the most extreme environments on Earth.

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France Télévisions

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John Hurt

Narrator (voice)

John Hurt

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