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Jade Thirlwall and Hans Zimmer Collaborate on Blue Planet III Song

other · 2026-10-06

Jade Thirlwall, a former member of Little Mix, collaborated with composer Hans Zimmer to produce the official song for the BBC documentary Blue Planet III. Titled Into The Deep (Seas Cry), this track was crafted for the series narrated by Sir David Attenborough. Thirlwall premiered the song on BBC Radio 1's Breakfast Show, describing it as 'one of the best things' she has accomplished. She shared her respect for Attenborough and her enthusiasm for this chance. The piece showcases her vocals alongside Zimmer's orchestral arrangements, honoring the oceans. Blue Planet III is anticipated to air this autumn, though an exact release date has not been announced. Additionally, Thirlwall is working on a second album following her festival performances, including Reading and Leeds in August. This week, George Fenton, an important composer for Blue Planet, passed away at the age of 76.

Key facts

  • Jade Thirlwall recorded the official song for BBC documentary Blue Planet III with Hans Zimmer.
  • The track is titled Into The Deep (Seas Cry).
  • The series is narrated by Sir David Attenborough.
  • Thirlwall debuted the song on BBC Radio 1's Breakfast Show with host Greg James.
  • Blue Planet III is due to air this autumn, with no official release date announced.
  • Thirlwall is writing a second album after summer festival performances at Reading and Leeds in August.
  • RAYE and Bastille frontman Dan Smith have previously collaborated with Hans Zimmer on BBC nature programmes.
  • Composer George Fenton, known for Blue Planet and films Gandhi and Groundhog Day, died this week at 76.

Entities

Artists

  • Jade Thirlwall
  • Hans Zimmer
  • Sir David Attenborough
  • Greg James
  • RAYE
  • Dan Smith
  • George Fenton

Institutions

Locations

  • Reading
  • Leeds
  • United Kingdom

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