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Snow Chick: A Penguin's Tale

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Snow Chick: A Penguin's Tale

Thursday 2 July at 18:20

This enchanting film follows an emperor penguin chick as it survives Antarctica's harsh winter and learns to brave blizzards, predators and freezing temperatures.

Wonders of the Solar System

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Wonders of the Solar System

Wednesdays at 21:00, starts 1 July

Explore the dramatic planets, moons and cosmic forces of our solar system in this landmark series with Professor Brian Cox.

Treasures Decoded - S3

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Treasures Decoded - S3

Mondays at 21:55, starts 6 July

New mysteries from history are decoded using modern science and archaeology, uncovering the facts behind legendary civilizations and long-lost worlds.

Wild West

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Wild West

Monday - Wednesday 6-8 July at 19:20

A cinematic journey into America's legendary Wild West, where wolves, bears, bison and coyotes survive in one of the planet's most dramatic landscapes.

Greta Thunberg: A Year to Change The World

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Greta Thunberg: A Year to Change The World

Fridays at 20:10, starts 10 July

Greta Thunberg takes viewers behind the scenes of climate activism and the science of global warming, meeting the people working to protect the future of our planet.

Perfect Planet

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Perfect Planet

Mondays at 21:00, starts 13 July

Marvel at Earth's epic natural forces and discover how weather, oceans and volcanoes create and sustain the extraordinary diversity of life across our planet.

The Toughest Place To Be

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The Toughest Place To Be

Thursdays at 21:45

The acclaimed social swap format returns as workers from Britain experience some of the world's toughest jobs, from deep mines to dangerous urban environments.

The Toughest Place To Be

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The Toughest Place To Be

Thursdays at 21:45

British workers swap their jobs for some of the world's most gruelling occupations, living and working alongside local people in extreme conditions.

World's Most Dangerous Roads

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World's Most Dangerous Roads

Fridays at 21:45

Pairs of celebrities take on breathtaking landscapes and compelling characters as they travel along some of the planet's most treacherous routes.

The Green Planet

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The Green Planet

Saturdays at 20:10

Sir David Attenborough journeys into a magical hidden world of plants, revealing their secret lives using specialist cameras that transform how we see the natural world.

Earth's Great Rivers

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Earth's Great Rivers

Sundays at 20:05

Travel along some of the planet's most spectacular rivers, from the Danube to the Yukon and the Zambezi, and meet the extraordinary wildlife that calls them home.

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BBC Studios is launching a French language BBC Earth channel on CANAL+’s Francophone platform. This new feed makes the channel’s globally acclaimed natural history and factual programming available fully in French for the first time across 19 French-speaking Sub-Saharan African countries on the CANAL+.

BBC Earth in French will launch on the 27th April 2026

The channel will be available on Channel 203 on the CANAL+ Francophone service

Access to BBC Earth in French depends on your CANAL+ subscription package. Pricing varies by region and subscription tier. Viewers should check with their local CANAL+ provider for the most accurate, up-to-date pricing information.

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BBC Earth French aims to inspire audiences by sharing the incredible wonders of our universe. The channel showcases the work of the world’s greatest documentary filmmakers and seeks to take viewers on a captivating journey of discovery. From the smallest organism observed under a microscope to the vast, infinite expanses of space, BBC Earth presents thrilling action, breathtaking ideas, and the wonder of being human.

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