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Exploring the Arctic and Antarctic wildernesses
The Arctic and Antarctic remain the greatest wildernesses on Earth. The scale and beauty of the scenery and the power of the elements—the weather, the ocean and the ice—is unmatched anywhere else on our planet.
The Poles are also home to many of the most charismatic animals, from polar bears to emperor penguins, and wolves to wandering albatrosses.
Using the latest camera technology on land, the air and underwater, Frozen Planet captures the drama of their lives in the most intimate detail.
Frozen Planet on TV
Frozen Planet is a showing again through December on BBC One's signzone on Tuesday nights/Wednesday mornings. Details can be found at bbc.co.uk.
Please note: If you've arrived at this page looking for our Frozen Planet poster, thank you for your interest, but unfortunately, demand for this item was very high and we have now exhausted our current supplies. Why not explore the Frozen Planet through your computer instead using the links below?
Learn more about the Frozen Planet and explore our interactive maps
Frozen Planet: Explore the polar regions
The Open University
Use this interactive map to explore the history, places and species of the Arctic and Antarctic Read more : Frozen Planet: Explore the polar regions
Free online course: The frozen planet
Graham Racher under CC-BY-SA image
Go deeper into the science of the Frozen Planet with this free online course. You'll investigate the temperature, ecology, and geology of the polar regions Read more : Free online course: The frozen planet
Study at the OU: The Frozen Planet
Liam Q under CC-BY-SA licence
Explore the wonder of the polar world and explains how ice has shaped – and controls – our planet Read more : Study at the OU: The Frozen Planet
More about the making of Frozen Planet
Frozen Planet: Off to the Cold Coast
Mark Brandon
Mark Brandon is heading North - once more into the icy extremes of the planet. Read more : Frozen Planet: Off to the Cold Coast
Frozen Planet: Filming with the experts
Mark Brandon
A skidoo trip takes Mark to his date with the camera team Read more : Frozen Planet: Filming with the experts
Frozen Planet: The cemetery that could save millions of lives
Mark Brandon
How could six deaths, a century ago, hold the potential to save millions of lives? Read more : Frozen Planet: The cemetery that could save millions of lives
Frozen Planet: Svalbard, 2am
Mark Brandon
Mark Brandon arrives in Svalbard, and steps into a biting wind Read more : Frozen Planet: Svalbard, 2am
Frozen Planet: The all-night sunset
Mark Brandon
As Spring arrives in Svalbard, Mark Brandon is treated to a six-hour sunset Read more : Frozen Planet: The all-night sunset
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Hi, could you kindly let me
Hi, could you kindly let me know when the Frozen Planet posters are available, thanks, Shaheen.
Hi Shaheen, I'm afraid we
Hi Shaheen,
I'm afraid we have totally run out of the posters, the demand has been huge.
You can explore the Arctic and the Antarctic by using our interactive which can be found here http://www.open.edu/openlearn/nature-environment/the-environment/environ...
I hope you enjoy the interactive.
Openlearn Moderator
Hi, thank you, much
Hi, thank you, much appreciated.
poster
Hi trying to get a poster from frozen planet can you help
Frozen planet poster
Hi there,
As you've run out of the frozen planet posters would it be possible to put a hi-res scan of the poster up on your website for download? People could then print it out themselves using a print service like photobox etc.
Regards,
Dave
Hi David, We have had a few
Hi David,
We have had a few requests for a downloadable version and this option is being considered at the moment. We hope to have a favourable outcome over the next couple of weeks and so will keep everyone posted as and when we receive the answer.
Many thanks
OpenLearn Moderator
Leopard Seals and Walruses
Hi my name is Alex and I am 6 years old. We have been studying Polar regions at school and watching the Frozen Planet, I really like it. My question for the class board was 'which is stronger, a walrus or a leopard seal?' No one seems to know the answer and I have tried looking on the internet. Please can you help?
Thanks
Alex
Hi Alex, Sorry for the delay,
Hi Alex,
Sorry for the delay, we have heard back from our expert and he has given the following answer:-
"A walrus is stronger because it is a much bigger animal, whereas a leopard seal whilst still big, is much smaller."
Hope this answer was what you were looking for.
Thanks Alex.
OpenLearn Moderator
Hi Alex, Thank you so much
Hi Alex,
Thank you so much for your question and I'm so pleased you and your class are enjoying the Frozen Planet series. I'm afraid I don't know the answer either so I have passed you question onto our expert who will come back with an answer as soon as possible.
Thanks again.
OpenLearn Moderator
Frozen Planet Poster
I ordered a poster beginning of December and i haven't received it yet. I ordered my friend one as well on the same day after i ordered mine and she received hers just before Christmas.
I just wondered if i will be receiving one as now i know you have ran out of posters.
Hi Stacey, I've spoken to the
Hi Stacey,
I've spoken to the warehouse and they are still in the process of sending out the posters. Due to the overwhelming demand they are taking longer to reach people than initially thought.
Please be assured that the posters will be with you as soon as possible.
Many thanks for your patience
OpenLearn Moderator
Frozen Planet poster
I ordered a poster online in the first half of November. I understand there has been high demand but when I rang to check there was no option to speak to a person. An automatic message told me I'd have to wait 28 days - well it's been over 40 now. Since I don't know if my original order has even been logged I have ordered another poster.
Hi Adrain, I've spoken to the
Hi Adrain,
I've spoken to the warehouse and they are still in the process of sending out the posters. Due to the overwhelming demand they are taking longer to reach people than initially thought.
Please be assured that the posters will be with you as soon as possible.
Many thanks for your patience
Project Officer
OpenLearn
Hello openlearn moderator, I
Hello openlearn moderator,
I ordered a poster when it was still in stock and have an order number, how can I check the status of my order, or find out if I'm still getting one?
Thanks.
your poster
Hi Graham,
As you have a reference number then your poster should be on its way to you shortly - the warehouse were still sending them out this week.
It's not a good time to get in touch (staff taking their Christmas break), but if it hasn't arrived by the new year, try telephoning us on 0845 366 8023.
Good luck, OpenLearn Moderator
Poster
I ordered a frozen planet poster and I had a letter in the post which only had a card letter inside saying about the Open University not the poster. I thought this is what you got so thats fine, but my brother ordered one and got a proper poster in the post today. I was wondering if mines still in the post or something?
Thankyou, Olivia Hulme
Hi Olivia, Sorry the poster
Hi Olivia,
Sorry the poster was missing, I've forwarded your message onto the warehouse who will send you out the poster asap.
Many apologies.
OpenLearn Moderator
any more frozen planet posters coming in?
i see you have run out of them (im not surprised!) but is there any chance any more will come in?
(i know im late for it but i record frozen planet and i just watched the last one!)
Hi Jacob, Unfortunately we
Hi Jacob,
Unfortunately we aren't getting any more posters in but we have an excellent interactive which can be viewed here -
http://www.open.edu/openlearn/body-mind/frozen-planet-explore-the-polar-...
So pleased you enjoyed the programme and apologies for the lack of posters (they have been extremely popular).
Many thanks
OpenLearn Moderator
Frozen Planet poster
Hello.
Having problems with the proceed' button as have others!
Hope you can help.
Hi Keith,Apologies for the
Hi Keith,
Apologies for the problems with the poster ordering system, we have had a huge number of people trying to order them sometimes the system can't cope. Please telephone us on 0845 366 8023 and we will send the poster out asap.
Many thanks Keith.
OpenLearn Moderator
Getting the free poster
As advised link not working - please let us know when corrected. Great program ...
Hi Melissa,As you can see
Hi Melissa,
As you can see from my reply to Gary the link seems to be working now, could you possibly try again. If you are still having problems you can telephone us on 0845 366 8023 and the team will send one out to you.
Many thanks and I hope you continue to enjoy the series.
OpenLearn Moderator
Images from the series
It would be great if some of the fantastic high resolution video taken during the series was used to make downloadable wallpapers and purchasable prints/canvases etc. There have been some fantastic images I would love to have on a canvas at home!
Free poster
Your free poster address finder isnt working. When you put in your postcode and press "proceed" it doesnt.
Hi Gary,I've just ordered
Hi Gary,
I've just ordered myself a poster and it seems to be working ok now, could you possibly try again. It may have been the sheer volume of people trying to access the link that caused it not to work.
If you are still having problems you can telephone us on 0845 366 8023 and the team will send one out to you.
Many thanks and I hope you continue to enjoy the series.
OpenLearn Moderator
episode 7
I hear that the US will not include episode 7 (the one that addresses climate change) for purchase on the Discovery Channel. Is there any way that a local community can purchase it for viewing? (This may not the be the right place to ask--but refer me to the proper department)
Thanks,
Joyce
Hi Joyce, Many thanks for
Hi Joyce,
Many thanks for taking the time to write to us regarding purchasing the Frozen Planet series.
Unfortunately, you cannot buy the series direct from us, you can however purchase it (region 2 DVD) from BBC/Amazon UK , the link is here - http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=frozen+planet+dvd&tag=googhy....
Many thanks and I hope you are enjoying the series.
OpenLearn Moderator
Dinosaur
Did the O.U do the Dinosaur Planet as well?
Hi Emma, I'm afraid we
Hi Emma,
I'm afraid we didn't co-produce Planet Dinosaur. If you have a question regarding the programme the direct link through to the BBC contact page is here - http://www.bbc.co.uk/feedback/.
Sorry we couldn't help.
OpenLearn Moderator
The Frozen Planet
Why O Why when you have made such a wonderful programme do you dub in FAIRGROUND music rather than background ?
I have complained too many TIMES to the B.B.C. about this problem of not being able to hear the informative commentary of Mr Attenborough and others.
Such a huge pity when the subject matter of The Frozen Planet is brilliant, as is the commentator.
PLEASE, PLEASE may we hear the programme as well as seeing it ???
C. H. Ludar - Smith
Dear Mr Ludar-Smith, Many
Dear Mr Ludar-Smith,
Many thanks for your comment. We have contacted the Production Team over at the BBC and they have given us the following answer:-
"- Background music is used to heighten emotion and complement the visuals - and we always try to find exactly the right balance for our viewers. We use audience feedback and the results of the BBC’s audibility survey to ensure that we maximise audibility without compromising the editorial or creative ambition of our programme makers.
- Natural History programmes take great measures to strike the right balance for viewers.
- The BBC now subtitles 100% of its programmes, making them more accessible to those with hearing difficulties."
I hope this helps to answer your question.
Many thanks
OpenLearn Moderator