Life Stream
Documentary about the Atlantic Ocean. In the North Atlantic, massive whale pods, giant turtles and monstrous jellyfish ride the Gulf Stream, a huge ocean current.
In the wild North Atlantic, massive whale pods, giant turtles and monstrous jellyfish ride the Gulf Stream, a huge ocean current that becomes a migration superhighway and helps warm northern Europe. Meanwhile, fishermen battle for survival in mountainous seas as they try to reap the current's natural fertility.
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Orcas and humpbacks feed together in unique spectacle
Duration: 02:43
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A baby whale explores his world
Duration: 02:12
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Mega-storm
Duration: 01:30
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Narrator | Cillian Murphy |
| Producer | Andrew Murray |
| Producer | Dan Rees |
| Director | Andrew Murray |
| Director | Dan Rees |
| Executive Producer | Tim Martin |
| Executive Producer | Tim Scoones |
Broadcasts
Thu 30 Jul 2015 21:00BBC Two except Wales- Sat 1 Aug 2015 21:10BBC Two Wales
- Sat 8 Aug 2015 17:30BBC Two except Scotland
- Thu 20 Aug 2015 00:35
- Mon 28 Dec 2015 15:00
- Mon 12 Jun 2017 16:15
- Sat 14 Apr 2018 19:00
- Sun 15 Apr 2018 01:05
- Mon 18 Mar 2019 16:15
- Thu 11 Jun 2020 09:00BBC Two except Scotland
- Mon 11 Jul 2022 20:00
- Tue 12 Jul 2022 02:30
- Tue 2 May 2023 15:15BBC Two except Scotland
- Wed 7 May 2025 20:00
- Thu 8 May 2025 02:45
- Monday 19:00
- Tuesday 00:00
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