''Penguin Island'' is an Australian natural history television documentary series about the

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. The series premiered on 30 June 2010 on

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. In

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the show airs on ABC TV. The executive producer and series producer is Sally Ingleton and the series director is

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and the director of photography is

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. Penguin Island was produced by 360 Degree Films, ABC Documentary, Film Victoria, BBC Television and Arte France. The series comprises six half-hour episodes and was filmed over a year and a half from commencing spring 2007. Penguin Island uses the latest underwater satellite tracking and Big Brother-style video surveillance to tell the story of several penguin families who live in a colony where relationships are fraught and survival is tenuous. Over six 30-minute episodes, Penguin Island follows the penguins as a dedicated team of rangers and scientists monitor and protect them through the breeding season. Filmed over a year by some of Australia's best documentary filmmakers, Penguin Island offers a rewarding insight into the lives of the stars of Phillip Island's internationally renowned Penguin Parade. Penguin Island first screened in Australia on 30 September 2010.

Episodes

Season 1: 2010

The penguins

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* Bluey *

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and Tom (sons of Bluey and Sheila) * Butch * Bruiser.

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External links

ABC TV – Penguin Island
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Episodes

Season 1: 2010

The penguins

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