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One Ocean. 20,000 Islands. A Quarter of The World’s Water.
The extraordinary wildlife, culture and history of this immense, fascinating ocean and its myriad islands are revealed in stunning detail in this acclaimed BBC series.
With its coral reefs, turquoise lagoons and dramatic oceanic atolls, the South Pacific is the archetypal paradise. But from the shores of Hawaii to Easter Island and a thousand tiny remote islands, this ocean holds some of the most bizarre and intriguing surprises on Earth…
The incredible photography and discoveries of this series capture the amazing natural sights of the region: from erupting undersea volcanoes to jewelled tropical reefs and from tiger sharks catching albatross chicks to giant crabs opening coconuts. It reveals how the islands’ isolation has helped evolve flesh-eating caterpillars, vampire bugs with antifreeze in their veins, a strange nocturnal parrot with a mating call like a bull frog and the fascinating monkey-tailed skink.
South Pacific also tells of the people whose ancestors journeyed thousands of miles to the islands. Some acquired new survival techniques such as the palolo worm-harvesting Samoans or the Solomon islanders who fish with spider webs and kites, while others developed bizarre rituals such as the Pentecost land divers who leap from 25-metre wooden scaffolds.
With incredible natural spectacles, dramatic footage and fascinating stories, South Pacific will change the way you view this ocean forever.
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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I thoroughly enjoyed this DVD and it is definitely more than just a documentary series. Some of the footage is absolutely breathtaking and groundbreaking given that there are new grounds being conquered here.
Every episode has its own functional theme and has a quirky little diary series at the end which acts as a documentary on the series as such.
I would thoroughly recommend this to anyone with an inkling of interest in the South Pacific islands.
Every episode has its own functional theme and has a quirky little diary series at the end which acts as a documentary on the series as such.
I would thoroughly recommend this to anyone with an inkling of interest in the South Pacific islands.
15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Blu-ray
First of all lets go through some of the negatives I have read about this phenomenal mini series. The narration is cited by some as being bland and monotone - Benedict Cumberbatch in my opinion is only second to the sublime David. A. His voice is soothing and is description is perfectly concise and factual. Score - Some people believe it reminds them of Africa but it is fitting as it is definately in keeping with the tribal aspects of the south pacific (which are also given some attention throughout the series). Third - repetitive sequences. Whilst these do exist, I find this is commonplace in wildlife series (see Blue Planet and Planet Earth)- its simply a way of ensuring that stragglers can understand everything rather than assuming everyone has either followed the series from the first minute or has an encylopedic knowledge of marine bio-diversity. Who cares if they repeat huge sharks attacking struggling chick albatrosses learning to fly, flapping in dangerously shallow waters? Not me.
This is what makes the series staggeringly great value. It covers history and the influence of man, evolution and how certain species migrated across islands when it could have been quite easy to focus purely on marine life. After all, only 1% of the south pacific is land. The aerial shots provide an excellent sense of scale and the last episode provides a fitting analysis of how procarious and precious the south pacific is to everyone. I deliberately avoid going into details about certain episodes because I don't want to ruin it for anyone....
Finally, the Diaries section at the end of each episode is a great (and for me unexpected) addition because, like the immense Planet Earth series - we fully appreciate the lengths, timescales and risks taken by cameramen to bring never-before-seen shots. Who would have thought filming the inside of a big wave had never been done before?
Simply breathtaking this is an essential in Blu-Ray format.
This is what makes the series staggeringly great value. It covers history and the influence of man, evolution and how certain species migrated across islands when it could have been quite easy to focus purely on marine life. After all, only 1% of the south pacific is land. The aerial shots provide an excellent sense of scale and the last episode provides a fitting analysis of how procarious and precious the south pacific is to everyone. I deliberately avoid going into details about certain episodes because I don't want to ruin it for anyone....
Finally, the Diaries section at the end of each episode is a great (and for me unexpected) addition because, like the immense Planet Earth series - we fully appreciate the lengths, timescales and risks taken by cameramen to bring never-before-seen shots. Who would have thought filming the inside of a big wave had never been done before?
Simply breathtaking this is an essential in Blu-Ray format.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I have watched (and bought) just about all the BBC natural history available onb DVD and this ranks amongst the best. The video is of cinematic quality and the soundtrack perfectly complimentary, relaxing and atmospheric. Before I watched I wondered if not being a David Attenborough narrated production it would suffer, but Dominic Cumberbatch is excellent.
The vastness of the Pacific and the remoteness of the islands is effectively conveyed and some of the information about the wildlife and how it got to such remote places is extraordinary.
All in all a wonderful package and highly recommended.
The vastness of the Pacific and the remoteness of the islands is effectively conveyed and some of the information about the wildlife and how it got to such remote places is extraordinary.
All in all a wonderful package and highly recommended.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
south pacific BBC series dvd
Beautifully produced as ever by the BBC, mostly concentrates on wildlife and natural environment with some interesting sidelines on the people and migrations.
Published 3 months ago by cj
A blue trip
I've discovered it watching a promo on youtube and I've got curious. Well worthy bbc production, it gives a look inside the vast south pacific area.
Published 4 months ago by Davide Togni
a classic before the Biased BBC started ruining documentaries
The Disk : Well its an incredible picture, the cameras used to film much of this were bound to give less than reference results but there are very few average-ish quality scenes... Read more
Published 5 months ago by JrF
Impressive
Watching this DVD is simply a breathtaking experience. Do not hesitate to buy it, you won't regret! It is one of the most impressive documentaries I have ever watched. Read more
Published 8 months ago by S. Codrut
Spectacular photography in distant places
For anyone with an interest in the exotic animals /plants of the oceans (and the South Pacific Seas in particular) who missed the BBC programme , here is the spectacular record... Read more
Published 14 months ago by Dr. I. Cox
Not up to the BBC standard
I have seen quite a few BBC documentaries and this one does not live up to the BBC standards. I especially did not like the last "environmental" episode (Fragile paradise), because... Read more
Published 15 months ago by furry
South Pacific Blue Ray
The photography both above and below the water is stunning. Informative and visually superb. Well up to the BBC's standard.
Published 16 months ago by dave h
Spell the narrators name right at least....
This series is absolutely cracking, that's all you need to know.
Brilliant narration, lovely cinematography and some of the most glorious shots of a vast hidden world... Read more
Brilliant narration, lovely cinematography and some of the most glorious shots of a vast hidden world... Read more
Published 17 months ago by Cumberpatch
Another `must-see' documentary--well done The Beeb!
At times the incredible filmography of this stunning documentary left me speechless- which is no mean feat, believe me. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Nicola F (Nic)
South Pacific BluRay
Georgeous! Picture quality is almost 3d - beautifully shot, sheer escapism. Some of the shots are so beautiful, I could watch it over and over again. Stunning.
Published 17 months ago by str
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