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Over a century of public service broadcasting, the ´óÏó´«Ã½ has forged a global reputation for its coverage of the planet we call home – from the oceans and mountains to rivers, glaciers, deserts and the infinite wonders of life on Earth itself. Tonight, the Proms hosts a stunning audio-visual celebration of the ´óÏó´«Ã½â€™s world-famous Natural History Unit, from David Attenborough’s pioneering early adventures through to the landmark series of the 21st century. Expect breath-taking images, natural sounds, spoken words and music by composers including Hans Zimmer and George Fenton, performed live in the spectacular surroundings of the Royal Albert Hall by Ben Palmer and the ´óÏó´«Ã½ Scottish Symphony Orchestra.

There will be one interval

Broadcast on ´óÏó´«Ã½ Two on Monday 29 August

Image: Planet Earth II, Episode 1: ‘Islands’.