The Great Barrier Reef with David Attenborough – Episode 1

Catch up with the most recent episode of The Great Barrier Reef with David Attenborough. Available on BBC One at 9pm on Wednesday, 30 December 2015. Catch up here with BBC iPlayer.

Series 1, episode 1.

Following David Attenborough’s visit to the Great Barrier Reef in 1957, the renowned naturalist and broadcaster returns in this new three part series. He uses the latest filming techniques to unlock the secrets of the natural wonder.

In the first episode, he descends beneath the waves at night and uses cutting-edge technology to generate computer scans of the sea floor. He also learns about a complex community of animals, as well as the annual coral spawning, which is responsible for the great diversity in the reef.

Programme Schedule: 9pm – 10pm

BBC One