John Downer

John Downer

A passionate zoologist, John has been making nature documentaries for the BBC for over 30 years. He made his name by abandoning the traditional style of nature documentaries and pioneering a highly inventive subjective approach using new technology and dramatic story-telling techniques His innovative approach to filmmaking has brought him numerous international awards for series such as Supersense, Weird Nature, Earthflight and Penguins – Spy in the Huddle. Never afraid to experiment, his first music video, for Peter Gabriel, even won a Grammy

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John Downer Movies

  • 2018
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    Spy in the Snow

    Spy in the Snow

    8 2018 HD

    The franchise returns with a brand new wintertime entry about animals that live in the coldest places in the world.

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  • 2018
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    Spy in the Snow

    Spy in the Snow

    8 2018 HD

    The franchise returns with a brand new wintertime entry about animals that live in the coldest places in the world.

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  • 2013
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    Earthflight

    Earthflight

    6.6 2013 HD

    Nature documentary that takes a breathtaking flight on the wings of birds across six continents and experiences some of the world's greatest natural...

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  • 1985
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    The Galactic Garden

    The Galactic Garden

    8 1985 HD

    A pair of space travellers arrive on Earth to study the planet's lifeforms, landing in an English garden. However, on Earth they are about three...

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  • 2007
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    Trek - Spy on the Wildebeest

    Trek - Spy on the Wildebeest

    7 2007 HD

    Each year over 1.2 million wildebeest travel across the vast Serengeti plains and Kenya's Masai Mara on a 1,800 kilometer circular journey,...

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  • 2004
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    Pride

    Pride

    6.21 2004 HD

    The story of Suki, a lioness cub, who rebels against her mother and her Pride to mate with an unsuitable lion from the other side of the river.

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  • 2014
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    The Gathering Swarms

    The Gathering Swarms

    6.5 2014 HD

    A look at some of the planet's great gatherings, creatures that come together in inconceivable numbers - sometimes in millions, billions, and even...

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  • 2011
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    Polar Bear - Spy on the Ice

    Polar Bear - Spy on the Ice

    7.5 2011 HD

    Shot mainly using spy cameras, this film gets closer than ever before to the world's greatest land predator. As the film captures its intimate...

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  • 2021
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    Serengeti River Crossing

    Serengeti River Crossing

    1 2021 HD

    Serengeti River Crossing is a stunningly immersive experience that takes the viewer to the heart of Africa to witness an epic natural drama from a...

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  • 1985
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    The Galactic Garden

    The Galactic Garden

    8 1985 HD

    A pair of space travellers arrive on Earth to study the planet's lifeforms, landing in an English garden. However, on Earth they are about three...

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  • 2015
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    Snow Chick - A Penguin's Tale

    Snow Chick - A Penguin's Tale

    7.6 2015 HD

    A chronicle of the birth and development of one penguin chick, born late and smaller than any of its fellow toddlers.

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  • 2018
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    Caméras-espions au pays du froid

    Caméras-espions au pays du froid

    1 2018 HD

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  • 2014
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    Wings 3D

    Wings 3D

    10 2014 HD

    This feature-length RealD™ 3D experience was filmed with revolutionary aerial devices and techniques to fly right alongside birds. This...

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  • 2014
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    Wings 3D

    Wings 3D

    10 2014 HD

    This feature-length RealD™ 3D experience was filmed with revolutionary aerial devices and techniques to fly right alongside birds. This...

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  • 2014
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    Wings 3D

    Wings 3D

    10 2014 HD

    This feature-length RealD™ 3D experience was filmed with revolutionary aerial devices and techniques to fly right alongside birds. This...

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  • 2004
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    Bears: Spy in the Woods

    Bears: Spy in the Woods

    8 2004 HD

    Attenborough's team travels the globe for up-close looks at polar bears, grizzlies, pandas and other fascinating bear species.

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  • 2004
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    Pride

    Pride

    6.21 2004 HD

    The story of Suki, a lioness cub, who rebels against her mother and her Pride to mate with an unsuitable lion from the other side of the river.

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  • 1985
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    The Galactic Garden

    The Galactic Garden

    8 1985 HD

    A pair of space travellers arrive on Earth to study the planet's lifeforms, landing in an English garden. However, on Earth they are about three...

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  • 1970
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    Consistently stunning documentaries transport viewers to far-flung locations ranging from the torrid African plains to the chilly splendours of icy...

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  • 1970
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    8.1 1970 HD

    Consistently stunning documentaries transport viewers to far-flung locations ranging from the torrid African plains to the chilly splendours of icy...

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  • 1970
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    8.1 1970 HD

    Consistently stunning documentaries transport viewers to far-flung locations ranging from the torrid African plains to the chilly splendours of icy...

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  • 1970
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    The award-winning team behind Penguins - Spy in the Huddle use hidden cameras to go into the heart of the dolphins' world, offering the chance to...

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  • 1970
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    8.889 1970 HD

    Penguins - Spy in the Huddle spends nearly a year in the close company of penguins, deploying 50 spycams to capture as never before the true...

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  • 1970
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    7.5 1970 HD

    Documentary series in which animatronic spy creatures infiltrate the animal world to explore their complex emotions.

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  • 1970
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    9.5 1970 HD

    Terra Mater is a TV film series about nature, science and history.

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  • 1970
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    7 1970 HD

    Weird Nature is a 2002 documentary television series produced by John Downer Productions for the BBC and Discovery Channel. The series features...

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  • 1970
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    7 1970 HD

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  • 1970
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    8 1970 HD

    Go deep beneath the waves – on a spy mission to the depths of the ocean. Amazing hidden cameras give incredible perspectives on the ingenious...

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  • 1970
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    7.214 1970 HD

    Capturing the high drama of the Serengeti’s distinctive wildlife up close.

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  • 1970
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    9 1970 HD

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  • 1970
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    8.889 1970 HD

    Penguins - Spy in the Huddle spends nearly a year in the close company of penguins, deploying 50 spycams to capture as never before the true...

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