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Birth of a 'berg

Operation Iceberg Series 1
Episode 1 of 2

Scientists and explorers travel to the Arctic to reveal the unknown world of icebergs, starting with the birth of an iceberg at Greenland's Store glacier.

In the first programme, the team uncover the hidden forces that explain why the Store Glacier of Greenland produces so many icebergs. Naturalist Chris Packham works with scientists on a research yacht in the danger zone at the front of the glacier, whilst ocean specialist Helen Czerski explores the inside of the glacier itself. During the expedition the team witness the creation of an iceberg as a multimillion-ton block of ice bursts forth from the glacier.

59 minutes

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Sat 28 Nov 2020 22:35
BBC Four

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Credits

Presenter Chris Packham
Presenter Helen Czerski
Presenter Christopher van Tulleken
Presenter Andy Torbet
Director Matt Barrett
Series Producer Andrew Thompson
Executive Producer Mark Hedgecoe
Producer Matt Barrett

Broadcasts

  • Tue 30 Oct 2012 21:00
    BBC HD & BBC Two
  • Sun 11 Nov 2012 20:00
    BBC HD & BBC Two except Wales
  • Mon 3 Dec 2012 03:20
    BBC One
  • Tue 11 Dec 2012 00:20
    BBC HD
  • Mon 31 Dec 2012 09:00
    BBC Two
  • Thu 10 Jan 2013 19:00
    BBC HD
  • Mon 23 Dec 2013 12:05
    BBC Two
  • Thu 15 Jun 2017 16:15
    BBC Two except Wales
  • Thu 29 Nov 2018 21:00
    BBC Four
  • Sat 28 Nov 2020 22:35
    BBC Four

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