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National Geographic Specials
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About National Geographic Specials
National Geographic Specials is a documentary TV series that premiered on September 10, 1965. It has 45 seasons and 165 episodes so far and is still airing new episodes. The latest episode, Season 45 Episode 1 "Churchill's German Army", aired on August 18, 2010.
For decades, the National Geographic Society has presented specials on nature, foreign culture, scientific breakthroughs, and things which fall under the general category of "neat stuff." Each special is self-contained.
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Episodes
165 episodes · 45 seasons
1965
1965 · 3 episodes · Last episode: 60 years ago
- E2
2. Miss Goodall and the Wild Chimpanzees
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1. Americans on Everest
FinaleAmericans on Everest
2002
2002 · 2 episodes · Last episode: 24 years ago
- E3
3. Ambassador: Inside the Embassy
- E1
1. Lewis and Clark: Great Journey West
Finale
1967
1967 · 4 episodes · Last episode: 58 years ago
- E4
4. Winged World
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3. Grizzly!
- E2
2. Yankee Sails Across Europe
- E1
1. Alaska!
1968
1968 · 5 episodes · Last episode: 57 years ago
- E4
4. Reptiles and Amphibians
- E3
3. America's Wonderlands: The National Parks
- E2
2. The Lonely Dorymen: Portugal's Men of the Sea
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1. Amazon
1969
1969 · 4 episodes · Last episode: 56 years ago
- E4
4. Siberia: The Lost Horizon
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3. The Mystery of Animal Behavior
- E2
2. Polynesian Adventure
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1. Australia: The Timeless Land
1970
1970 · 3 episodes · Last episode: 56 years ago
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3. Zoos of the World
- E2
2. Holland Against the Sea
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1. Wild River
1971
1971 · 3 episodes · Last episode: 55 years ago
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3. Monkeys, Apes & Man
- E2
2. Journey to the High Arctic
- E1
1. The Great Mojave Desert
1972
1972 · 3 episodes · Last episode: 54 years ago
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3. The Last Vikings
- E2
2. Man of Serengeti
- E1
1. The Last Tribes of Mindanao
1973
1973 · 4 episodes · Last episode: 53 years ago
- E4
4. Wind Raiders of the Sahara
- E3
3. The Haunted West
- E2
2. The Violent Earth
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1. Strange Creatures of the Night
1974
1974 · 3 episodes · Last episode: 52 years ago
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3. Bushmen of the Kalahari
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2. The Big Cats
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1. Journey to the Outer Limits
1975
1975 · 2 episodes · Last episode: 50 years ago
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2. This Britain: Heritage of the Sea
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1. The Incredible Machine Human Machine
1976
1976 · 3 episodes · Last episode: 49 years ago
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3. Treasure!
A crew is searching for millions in gold and silver that sank when a hurricane seized a Spanish galleon in 1622.
- E2
2. The Animal Nobody Loved
Explores how animals such as the coyote, rattlesnake, and wild mustang are feared and hated by some but loved by others.
- E1
1. Search for the Great Apes
Examines efforts to discover new facts about the behavior of gorillas and orangutans.
1977
1977 · 4 episodes · Last episode: 48 years ago
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4. Yukon Passage
Follows adventurers as they travel through Canada and Alaska along the Yukon River into the Arctic Circle.
- E3
3. The Volga
Describes the heartland of the former Soviet Union including the villages and cities along the Volga River.
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2. The New Indians
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1. Voyage of the Hokule'a
1978
1978 · 3 episodes · Last episode: 48 years ago
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3. The Living Sands of Namib
Explores a remote coastal desert and teaches about the amazing survival techniques of the wasps, geckos, and plants.
- E2
2. The Great Whales
Deals with Whales all over the world, their lives, habits, and man's relationship with them.
- E1
1. The Legacy of L.S.B. Leakey
Covers the life and career of anthropologist Louis Leakey.
1979
1979 · 4 episodes · Last episode: 47 years ago
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4. The Tigris Expedition: In Search of Our Beginnings
Follows explorer Thor Heyerdahl's crew as they sail their reed boat over routes believed to have been followed by Sumerian traders 5000 years ago.
- E3
3. Last Stand in Eden
Shows how drought, poachers, and conflict have forced the elephants of east Africa to migrate.
- E2
2. Hong Kong: A Family Portrait
- E1
1. Gold!
Shows how gold is mined and how it affects our lives.
1980
1980 · 5 episodes · Last episode: 46 years ago
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5. African Wildlife
Filmed at Namibia's Etosha National Park this video takes a look at a wide selection of wildlife, including zebras, cheetahs, wildebeest, lions and elephants.
- E4
4. The Superliners: Twilight of an Era
A look to the past when ocean liners such as the Queen Mary and the Normandie ruled the Atlantic, setting standards of taste, luxury, and efficiency.
- E3
3. The Invisible World
There are invisible things that the human eye cannot perceive because they are too small, too large, too fast, too slow, or beyond the spectrum of visible light.
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2. Mysteries of the Mind
Examines the chemical and genetic components of mental disorders and shows some of the latest biomedical research into the mysteries of the brain.
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1. Dive to the Edge of Creation
1 hour-long TV special about deep sea exploration of the Galapagos Rift (1980).
1981
1981 · 4 episodes · Last episode: 45 years ago
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4. Gorilla
Calls attention to the gorilla, which is on the verge of extinction. Profiles a team working on the mountain gorilla project.
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3. National Parks: Playground or Paradise
Presents both sides of the ongoing debate over the use of the national parks.
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2. Living Treasures of Japan
Profiles 9 Japanese artisans who are charged with teaching and exhibiting their works.
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1. Etosha: Place of Dry Water
1982
1982 · 4 episodes · Last episode: 44 years ago
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4. The Thames
Deals with the history of England as seen through places located near the Thames River.
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3. Polar Bear Alert
Shows how Canadians learn to coexist with the polar bears that migrate each year through their town.
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2. Egypt: Quest for Eternity
Documentary about ancient Egypt, its temples, paintings and art, and how these old treasures are being endangered by modern civilization. Also shown are the Nile river, the Luxor and Karnak temples, the Sphynx, the Great Pyramids of Giza, the river path to the Land of the Dead, the pharaohs and queens' tombs, as well as egyptologysts' interpretation of Ancient Egypt mysteries.
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1. The Sharks
One of the most famous programs from the National Geographic Society, this thrilling underwater documentary takes you on a special expedition to study the mysterious and misunderstood world of sharks. Renowned scientist Eugenie Clark and others challenge common myths surrounding these legendary fish, offering new insights into their behavior and biology in their natural habitats.
1983
1983 · 4 episodes · Last episode: 43 years ago
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4. Born of Fire
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3. Save the Panda
Track the elusive and endangered giant panda and learn how man can increase its chances of survival.
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2. Australia's Animal Mysteries
Watch some of the creatures unique to Australia's shores as investigators and scientists probe the secrets of this infinitely varied wildlife.
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1. Rain Forest
Covers the wonders of the rain forests of Costa Rica such as basilisk lizards, leaf-cutting ants, and howler monkeys.
1984
1984 · 4 episodes · Last episode: 42 years ago
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4. Flight of the Whooping Crane
Shows the endangered whooping crane's perilous migratory path.
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3. Return to Everest
Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay return to Everest to celebrate their historic ascent.
- E2
2. Love Those Trains
Covers the history of trains from steam engines to diesels, nostalgically remembering the days when trains bridged the continents, empowered the pioneers, and ferried troops. Also follows the iconic Orient Express on one of its routes.
- E1
1. Among the Wild Chimpanzees
Follow two landmark decades of Jane Goodall's work with chimpanzees.
1985
1985 · 6 episodes · Last episode: 41 years ago
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4. Miraculous Machines
Presents current trends in computers, robotics, and experimental programs.
- E3
3. Ballad of the Irish Horse
Focuses on the horses of Ireland and their role in the history, culture, and tradition of the Irish people.
- E2
2. Four Americans in China
Documents four Americans who work or study in China after the resumption of diplomacy between the United States and China.
- E1
1. India: Land of the Tiger
Gives an intimate portrait of the tiger in India.
1986
1986 · 6 episodes · Last episode: 40 years ago
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6. Realm of the Alligator
A swampland on the Georgia-Florida border is ruled by the fearsome alligator.
- E5
5. Quest for the Atocha
A search for the treasure of the Spanish galleon Atocha.
- E4
4. Jerusalem: Within These Walls
A view of Jerusalem and its people, a product of 3000 years of history and religious faith.
- E3
3. Creatures of the Mangrove
Shows the ecosystem of mangrove trees, including fiddler crabs, proboscis monkeys, and mudskippers.
- E2
2. Chesapeake Borne
Observes the Chesapeake Bay, the largest estuary in the United States. Shows how the region's main industry, crabbing, shapes lives.
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1. Secrets of the Titanic
Consists of historical photos and footage of the massive steamer, the exploration by Dr. Robert Ballard, and a look inside the ship itself.
1987
1987 · 4 episodes · Last episode: 39 years ago
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4. Treasures from the Past
Reclaims history with talented artisans, collectors, and dreamers who restore masterpieces of the past century.
- E3
3. The Grizzlies
- E2
2. In the Shadow of Vesuvius
Documentary explores the history surrounding the destruction of Pompeii and its inhabitants in 79 A.D. by the volcano Vesuvius.
- E1
1. Lions of the African Night
Captures lion behavior such as care of the young, struggle for food, and interplay with other animals.
1988
1988 · 8 episodes · Last episode: 38 years ago
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8. Australia's Improbable Animals
- E7
7. The Explorers: A Century of Discovery
- E6
6. Australia's Aborigines
- E5
5. Mysteries of Mankind
Investigation about the origin of Man and his evolutionary process, taking into account the new techniques that allow to determine the age of fossils, bones and footprints, and reconstruct a face from its skull.
- E4
4. Inside the Soviet Circus
Covers Moscow's Circus School and the magic of the performances that delight millions.
- E3
3. The Rhino War
How Kenya and Zimbabwe wage war against heavily armed gangs that have swept through Africa destroying the black rhino population.
- E2
2. Australia's Twilight of the Dreamtime
Covers a spiritual culture based upon reverence for the land and the spiritual dimension known as the Dreamtime.
- E1
1. African Odyssey
A pursuit of scientific studies of lions and brown hyenas.
1989
1989 · 6 episodes · Last episode: 37 years ago
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6. Search for the Battleship Bismarck
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5. Serengeti Diary
- E4
4. Those Wonderful Dogs
Dogs have served humankind in more ways than any other animal. You'll see loyal canines at work as they search for buried victims of an earthquake disaster, assist the physically disabled, and pull sleds in the blizzard conditions of Alaska. Find out how dogs are trained to "act" on the Lassie television show, and meet dogs that served as messengers on the battlefields of WWII.
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3. Elephant
An in-depth look at the magnificent elephant, the largest and strongest land animal.
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2. Baka: People of the Forest
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1. Cameramen Who Dared
Documents cameramen who risk their lives in order to capture deadly animals, combat, and natural disasters.
1990
1990 · 5 episodes · Last episode: 35 years ago
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5. Antarctic Wildlife Adventure
A family of naturalists aboard a 50-foot schooner journey through the islands of the pristine Antarctic peninsula.
- E4
4. Voices of Leningrad
Leningrad (St. Petersburg) today is facing the changes sweeping the former Soviet Union.
- E3
3. Journey to the Forgotten River
After a drought, scores of animals set out in search of water.
- E2
2. Bali: Masterpiece of the Gods
National Geographic Documentary about Bali the tiny island in the Indonesian archipelago. Exploring the extraordinary culture of this island paradise that is made up of two thousand square miles of spectacular mountains, enticing beaches, and flourishing rice terraces.
- E1
1. Amazon: Land of the Flooded Forest
When seasonal rains come to South America, the Amazon River overflows to create an ecosystem unlike any other.
1991
1991 · 5 episodes · Last episode: 35 years ago
- E5
5. Hawaii: Strangers in Paradise
Explores the Hawaiian Islands that have produced an explosion of wildlife.
- E4
4. The Soul of Spain
This program spans Spain to celebrate its history, culture, and traditions.
- E3
3. Splendid Stones
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2. Great Lakes, Fragile Seas
Covers the Great Lakes and the wildlife and people that surround them.
- E1
1. Cats: Caressing the Tiger
Documentary on the domestic cat, one of the most popular of pets.
1992
1992 · 5 episodes · Last episode: 33 years ago
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5. Kangaroo Comeback
Follows a red kangaroo mother and her joey.
- E4
4. Mysteries Underground
- E3
3. Braving Alaska
Four families have turned their backs on civilization to fulfill their dreams of living off the land in Alaska.
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2. The Mexicans: Through Their Eyes
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1. Eternal Enemies: Lions and Hyenas
National Geographic goes to Botswana to examine the struggle for survival between lions and hyenas.
1993
1993 · 4 episodes · Last episode: 33 years ago
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4. The Power of Water
Presentation of man's relationship to fresh water.
- E3
3. Survivors of the Skeleton Coast
Follow Des and Jen Bartlett as they explore this unique area of Africa where the desert meets the sea.
- E2
2. Keepers of the Wild
Profiles the keepers of endangered wild species.
- E1
1. Lost Kingdoms of the Maya
The story of the Mayans is told based on the ancient stone writings by the Maya themselves. Early finds hinted toward a peace loving civilization in sync with nature. But further finds indicate it was quite opposite.
1994
1994 · 5 episodes · Last episode: 32 years ago
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5. Nature's Fury
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4. Last Voyage of the Lusitania
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3. Jewels of the Caribbean Sea
Many know that islands of the Caribbean sea are places of surprising beauty. But not it is common knowledge that deeply under water among coral reefs that surround islands, the enormous reign of the rarest stationed oneself, on anything not alike creatures.
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2. Reflections on Elephants
Captures the roaming elephant herds on their journey across the bush country.
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1. Giant Bears of Kodiak Island
The largest carnivore on Earth, the Kodiak bear lives on Alaska's mountainous Kodiak Island.
1995
1995 · 5 episodes · Last episode: 30 years ago
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5. Cyclone!
Chronicles some of the world's most shocking storms with live footage.
- E4
4. The Great Indian Railway
Documentary on the history and uses of railroads in India.
- E3
3. Secrets of the Wild Panda
- E2
2. Great White Shark
- E1
1. 30 Years of National Geographic Specials
1996
1996 · 10 episodes · Last episode: 29 years ago
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10. Inside the White House
- E9
9. Tsunami: Killer Wave
- E8
8. Dinosaur Hunters
An archaeological expedition into Mongolia's Gobi Desert, uncovering one of the greatest dinosaur graveyards in the world.
- E7
7. Okavango: Africa's Wild Oasis
A large delta, Okavango, nourishes thousands of weary animals.
- E6
6. Last Voyage of the Andrea Doria
- E5
5. Arctic Kingdom: Life at the Edge
The polar bear prowls one of the most forbidding places on the planet.
- E4
4. Beauty and the Beasts: A Leopard's Story
Leopard and warthog enter a predator versus prey battle on the plains.
- E3
3. Russia's Last Tsar
The Romanovs ruled imperial Russia until the rise of communism violently ended the rule of royalty.
- E2
2. Last Feast of the Crocodiles
When drought strikes, an increasing crowd of thirsty animals compete for the last pool in the riverbed.
- E1
1. Wildlife Warriors
Follows the struggle to save Africa's endangered animals.
1997
1997 · 6 episodes · Last episode: 28 years ago
- E6
6. Foxes of the Kalahari
Africa's Kalahari Desert is one of the harshest places in the world. When the desert dries out after the rainy season the bat-eared fox must outsmart hungry jackals, cheetahs, and lions for its next meal.
- E5
5. Spitting Mad: Wild Camel of the Andes
Looks at the dangerous existence of the Andean guanaco.
- E4
4. Sonoran Desert: A Violent Eden
The Sonoran Desert's spectacular landscape supports a community of plant and animal life including the Saguaro cactus, nectar bat, and Gila monster.
- E3
3. Volcano: Nature's Inferno
A firsthand look at volcanoes throughout the world.
- E2
2. Tigers of the Snow
Ventures into coastal Siberia to track down the Siberian Tiger.
- E1
1. Asteroids: Deadly Impact
Looks at the career of geologist Eugene Shoemaker, and how searching the sky for a cosmic bullet, it led to his discovery, with his wife Carolyn, of the famous Shoemaker-Levy comet and the confirmation of asteroid impact craters on Earth.
1998
1998 · 9 episodes · Last episode: 28 years ago
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9. Colossal Claw
- E8
8. Untold Stories of World War II
- E7
7. Ancient Graves: Voices of the Dead
Ancient human grave sites have been uncovered all over the world.
- E6
6. Egypt: Secrets of the Pharaohs
Scientists recreate the ancient ritual of mummification to see how the bodies of the pharaohs were preserved.
- E5
5. Storm of the Century
A catastrophic storm hits a 1200 mile swath from Florida to Canada
- E4
4. Dragons of the Galapagos
Looks at the iguanas of the Galapagos Islands.
- E3
3. Treasures of the Deep
An expedition in the Mediterranean to uncover eight ancient Roman wrecks.
- E2
2. Sea Monsters: Search for the Giant Squid
This documentary looks at the efforts to find a live giant squid in nature.
- E1
1. America's Endangered Species: Don't Say Goodbye
America's endangered creatures are captured in this tale of animals losing their struggles with man.
1999
1999 · 9 episodes · Last episode: 26 years ago
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9. Battle for Midway
- E8
8. Hindenburg
- E7
7. Lost Ships of the Mediterranean
Off the coast of Israel, the oldest shipwrecks ever found in the Mediterranean offer clues to an ancient biblical civilization.
- E6
6. Beyond 2000 - The New Explorers
- E5
5. Tempest from the Deep
Depicts the impact a hurricane had on California's marine mammals and kelp forests.
- E4
4. Avalanche: The White Death
Talks about understanding and surviving the lethal phenomenon known as the avalanche.
- E3
3. Hidden World of the Bengal Tiger
A look at one tigress's struggle to raise cubs and survive in the wild.
- E2
2. Dolphins: The Wild Side
Follows dolphins as they fight for mates, hunt food, and clash with other dolphin species.
- E1
1. Heroes of the High Frontier
Looks at the brief history of rain forest research.
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2010
2010 · 1 episode · Last episode: 16 years ago
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1. Churchill's German Army
Over 10,000 Germans and Austrians served in the British Army in World War 2 fighting against the Nazi regime. These are their stories.
Cast & crew
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Jane Goodall
Self
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Orson Welles
Narrator
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Dian Fossey
Self
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Birute Galdikas
Self
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Richard Kiley
Narrator
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Glenda Jackson
Narrator
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Alexander Scourby
Narrator (voice)
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Frank C. Craighead
Self
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John Craighead
Self
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John Craighead
Self
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Joseph Campanella
Narrator (voice)
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Frank Craighead Sr.
Self
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Leslie Nielsen
Narrator (voice)
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Richard Basehart
Narrator (voice)
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E.G. Marshall
Narrator
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Ian Holm
Narrator (voice)
National Geographic Specials FAQ
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A date for the next episode of National Geographic Specials hasn't been announced yet. Follow National Geographic Specials in the Streambay app and you'll be notified as soon as a new episode airs.
When did the latest episode of National Geographic Specials come out?
The most recent episode of National Geographic Specials, Season 45 Episode 1 "Churchill's German Army", aired on August 18, 2010.
How many seasons of National Geographic Specials are there?
National Geographic Specials has 45 seasons with 165 episodes in total.
When did National Geographic Specials first air?
National Geographic Specials first aired on September 10, 1965.
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