Earth - Making of stories

If you think that being a wildlife cameraman sounds like a glamorous job, then read on. The crew of earth had to brave some of the harshest climates on the planet in order to bring back footage never caught on camera before.

"I've worked on some pretty massive projects in my time but they're completely dwarfed by the scale of earth. Every shoot presented massive logistical challenges. Gaining access to the locations took years of negotiations. But because of our experience, logistical knowledge and reputation, we were able to get in and bring back such wonderful images - it's something that you simply couldn't buy."

Alastair Fothergill
Director

Discover more about life 'behind the scenes' of nature programmes, and watch our outtakes.