The World About Us(1967)

The World About Us is a documentary series that explores Earth's most remarkable landscapes and wildlife through the eyes of renowned naturalists and oceanographers. Each film ventures across the globe to capture the planet's natural wonders and the creatures inhabiting them, blending scientific observation with genuine adventure. The series features legendary figures including Jane Goodall, Gerald Durrell, and Jacques Cousteau, whose expertise and passion bring authenticity to every expedition. From dense jungles to vast oceans, The World About Us reveals the intricate relationships between environments and their inhabitants. The series laid groundwork for natural history television, eventually giving way to its successor, The Natural World, which continued the tradition of bringing distant ecosystems into living rooms worldwide.