The Trials of Life

Episode 4: Hunting and Escaping

BBC Two

Duration: 49 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 24^th Oct 1990, 20:00 on BBC One CambridgeshireLatest broadcast: Sat 20^th Sep 2014, 08:20 on BBC Two HD

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David Attenborough looks at life-and-death duels which are fought daily in the wild, using traps and lures, warnings and deception, ambush and camouflage. Show more

The Trials of Life

Episode 8: Fighting

BBC Two

Duration: 49 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 21^st Nov 1990, 20:00 on BBC One CambridgeshireLatest broadcast: Sat 4^th Oct 2014, 09:20 on BBC Two HD

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Fight or flee? Resist or surrender? Aggression is widespread in animals. However, risking injury is the last resort. Presented by Sir David Attenborough. Show more

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Presenter:: David Attenborough
Writer:: David Attenborough
Producer:: Keenan Smart
Executive Producer:: Peter Jones

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The Trials of Life

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The Trials of Life

Episode 1: Arriving

BBC Two

Duration: 49 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 3^rd Oct 1990, 20:00 on BBC One CambridgeshireLatest broadcast: Sat 13^th Sep 2014, 09:30 on BBC Two HD

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The first programme in David Attenborough's celebrated series looks at how animals employ an extraordinary variety of techniques to disperse their offspring. Show more