Synopsis
The remarkable stories of some of the extraordinary people who make their homes in the Arctic, the harshest environment on Earth.
- Programme: Human Planet
- Episode: 3: Arctic - Life in the Deep Freeze
- Channel: BBC One
- Broadcast year: 2011
- Geography
Licence: ERA Licence required
UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted
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