A Year on Planet Earth

Stephen Fry investigates the impact of spring on the natural world, focusing on how the season triggers a wave of new life across the Northern Hemisphere. He points out that as temperatures rise, plants begin to bud, insects emerge, and wildlife becomes increasingly active, marking the continent’s seasonal renewal.

The work in question is a programme titled Spring. Classified as an episode‑type entry, it falls within the broader genre of television programmes and is presented as a standalone segment rather than a series. In this installment, Stephen Fry takes a close look at how the season of spring influences the natural environment. He points out that, as temperatures start to climb, the Northern Hemisphere experiences a burst of new life, with plants, animals and ecosystems responding to the warming conditions. The focus of the episode is firmly on the observable changes that accompany the rise in temperature. Fry highlights the way seedlings push through the soil, birds return from migration and insects become active, all as part of the broader pattern of renewal that defines the season. By concentrating on these developments, the programme offers viewers a concise overview of spring’s role in shaping the natural world, illustrating how a simple shift in climate can set off a chain reaction of growth and activity across a wide geographical area.