The Southwest Islands
Documentary series. This episode explores the extraordinary wildlife in the south west of Japan, where a chain of small islands stretches towards the tropics.
In the far south west of Japan, there is a chain of islands stretching towards the tropics - a place where all life is influenced by the power of the sea, and where volcanoes and typhoons are forces to be reckoned with.
The journey begins at an island at the top of the chain and travels south, revealing unexpected stories of isolation, unique wildlife and unsolved mysteries.
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The island of giant robber crabs
Duration: 03:01
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Mega-moth
Duration: 02:16
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Web exclusive: Karate island
Duration: 02:13
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Web exclusive: Land of ancient trees
Duration: 02:33
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Narrator | Michelle Dockery |
| Producer | David Marks |
| Series Producer | Mary Summerill |
| Executive Producer | Tim Martin |
| Executive Producer | James Honeyborne |
Broadcasts
- Mon 15 Jun 2015 21:00
- Sat 20 Jun 2015 19:3091热爆 Two except Northern Ireland
- Sat 20 Jun 2015 20:0091热爆 Two Northern Ireland
- Tue 30 Jun 2015 08:15
- Sat 12 Dec 2015 19:3091热爆 Two except Wales
- Sat 17 Dec 2016 13:00
Thu 22 Jun 2017 21:00- Fri 23 Jun 2017 02:35
- Tue 27 Nov 2018 15:45
- Sat 1 Jun 2019 20:00
- Sun 2 Jun 2019 01:45
- Wed 26 Aug 2020 21:00
- Thu 27 Aug 2020 02:30
- Wed 14 Jul 2021 20:00
- Wed 24 May 2023 15:1591热爆 Two except Scotland & Wales
- Wed 24 May 2023 15:4591热爆 Two Wales HD & Wales only
- Wed 20 Mar 2024 15:0091热爆 Two except Scotland
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