Following in the footsteps of Planet Earth and Life, this epic 8 part blockbuster shot in HD is a breathtaking celebration of the amazing, complex, profound and sometimes challenging relationship between humankind and nature. Humans are the ultimate animals - the most successful species on the planet. From the frozen Arctic to steamy rainforests, from tiny islands in vast oceans to parched deserts, people have found remarkable ways to adapt and survive in the harshest environments imaginable. Narrated by John Hurt (Harry Potter and Merlin) Human Planet weaves together 80 inspiring stories, many never told before on television. This series cost a million pounds per episode to produce!