South Pacific

South Pacific (2009)

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One Ocean. 20,000 Islands. A Quarter of the World's Water.

The extraordinary wildlife, culture and history of this immense, fascinating ocean and its myriad islands are revealed in stunning detail in this acclaimed BBC series.

With its coral reefs, turquoise lagoons and dramatic oceanic atolls, the South Pacific is the archetypal paradise. But from the shores of Hawaii to Easter Island and a thousand tiny remote islands, this ocean holds some of the most bizarre and intriguing surprises on Earth...

The incredible photography and discoveries of this series capture the amazing natural sights of the region: from erupting undersea volcanoes to jewelled tropical reefs and from tiger sharks catching albatross chicks to giant crabs opening coconuts. It reveals how the islands' isolation has helped evolve flesh-eating caterpillars, vampire bugs with antifreeze in their veins, a strange nocturnal parrot with a mating call like a bull frog and the fascinating monkey-tailed skink.

South Pacific also tells of the people whose ancestors journeyed thousands of miles to the islands. Some acquired new survival techniques such as the palolo worm-harvesting Samoans or the Solomon islanders who fish with spider webs and kites, while others developed bizarre rituals such as the Pentecost land divers who leap from 25-metre wooden scaffolds.

With incredible natural spectacles, dramatic footage and fascinating stories, South Pacific will change the way you view this ocean forever.

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Scheduleevery Sunday at 20:00 (60 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E06Fragile ParadiseJun 14, 2009
S01E05Strange IslandsJun 7, 2009
S01E04Ocean of VolcanoesMay 31, 2009
S01E03Endless BlueMay 24, 2009
S01E02CastawaysMay 17, 2009
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did the premiere of 'South Pacific' air?

'South Pacific' premiered on March 20, 2009.

What is the genre of 'South Pacific'?

'South Pacific' is a reality television show.

Who created 'South Pacific'?

Mark Burnett created 'South Pacific'.

Where was 'South Pacific' filmed?

'South Pacific' was filmed in Samoa.

How many contestants were on the first season of 'South Pacific'?

16 contestants were on the first season of 'South Pacific'.

Who won the first season of 'South Pacific'?

Natalie White won the first season of 'South Pacific'.

Who was the host of 'South Pacific'?

Jeff Probst was the host of 'South Pacific'.

What was the grand prize for the winner of the first season of 'South Pacific'?

The grand prize for the winner of the first season of 'South Pacific' was $1 million.

What was the theme of the first season of 'South Pacific'?

The theme of the first season of 'South Pacific' was "Heroes vs. Villains".

How many episodes are in the first season of 'South Pacific'?

There are 15 episodes in the first season of 'South Pacific'.

Who is the oldest castaway on the first season of 'South Pacific'?

Rudy Boesch is the oldest castaway on the first season of 'South Pacific'.

Who is the youngest castaway on the first season of 'South Pacific'?

Chet Welch is the youngest castaway on the first season of 'South Pacific'.

Did any castaways from the first season return for future seasons of 'South Pacific'?

Yes, several castaways from the first season of 'South Pacific' returned for future seasons.

Was the location of the show affected by any natural disasters during filming?

Yes, filming of 'South Pacific' was affected by a tsunami that hit Samoa in September 2009.

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