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Duration: 59 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC HDLatest broadcast: on BBC One Northern Ireland

In 1960, David Attenborough visited the island of Madagascar to film one of his first ever wildlife series. He now returns to the island on a very personal quest. Show more

Life

Episode 7: Hunters and Hunted

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD

Available for years

The nature documentary explores mammals' ability to learn new tricks to survive, and features unique footage of a killer whale hunting elephant seal pups. Show more

Contributors

Producer:
Adam Chapman
Series Producer:
Martha Holmes
Executive Producer:
Michael Gunton

Series

Life

Life

Episode 9: Plants

Duration: 58 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Four

Available for years

The nature series turns to plants and looks at the ingenious solutions that they employ to counter life's challenges, such as spring-loaded traps, suckers and claws. Show more

Contributors

Executive Producer:
Michael Gunton
Producer:
Neil Lucas

Series

Life

Africa

Episode 2: Savannah

Duration: 59 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Four

Available for years

David Attenborough takes a breathtaking journey through Africa, looking at the constantly changing landscape of east Africa and creatures found nowhere else on Earth. Show more

Africa

Episode 1: Kalahari

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC One WalesLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD

Available for years

David Attenborough explores two deserts in Africa's south west, where he encounters meerkats, black rhinos, giant insects and the greatest giraffe battle ever filmed. Show more

Madagascar

Episode 3: Land of Heat and Dust

Duration: 58 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Wales HD

Series exploring Madagascar and its unique wildlife. This programme follows the animals' fortunes through the wet and dry seasons in this island of extremes. Show more

Contributors

Executive Producer:
Michael Gunton
Series Producer:
Mary Summerill

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD

Available for 7 months

Cutting-edge camera techniques give a new and unique perspective on a turbulent year in the life of England's largest national park. Show more

Life Story

Series 1

Episode 1: First Steps

Duration: 59 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One WestLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Wales HD

Available for years

Nature documentary with David Attenborough. In this first episode, animals overcome their first great hurdle - surviving infancy. Show more

Life Story

Series 1

Episode 3: Home

Duration: 59 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Wales

Available for years

Animals must find a home that provides the necessities of life, shelter from the elements and a refuge from enemies. Show more

Planet Earth II

Episode 1: Islands

Duration: 58 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One WalesLatest broadcast: on CBBC HD

Available for years

Wildlife documentary series presented by David Attenborough, beginning with a look at the remote islands which offer sanctuary to some of the planet's rarest creatures. Show more

Planet Earth II

Episode 3: Jungles

Duration: 57 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: on CBBC Channel

Available for years

Jungles provide the richest habitats on the planet - mysterious worlds of high drama where extraordinary animals attempt to survive in the most competitive place on earth. Show more

Planet Earth II

Episode 2: Mountains

Duration: 58 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: on CBBC HD

Available for years

The wildlife documentary series with David Attenborough continues with a unique and intimate glimpse into the secretive lives of mountain-dwelling animals. Show more

Duration: 59 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD

Available for years

In celebration of his ninetieth birthday, Sir David Attenborough shares extraordinary highlights of his life and career with broadcaster Kirsty Young. Show more

Hidden Kingdoms

Episode 3: Urban Jungles

Duration: 58 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One Scotland HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Two England

Available for 5 months

A look at wildlife from the perspective of tiny creatures. A young marmoset confronts the dangers of Rio's streets, and a rhinoceros beetle seeks sanctuary in Tokyo. Show more

Contributors

Narrator:
Stephen Fry
Producer:
Gavin Maxwell
Series Producer:
Mark Brownlow
Executive Producer:
Michael Gunton

Duration: 48 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One CambridgeshireLatest broadcast: on BBC Two HD

Alan Titchmarsh travels Britain to discover why our islands are so diverse and extreme. He explores a time when industry changed the landscape.

The Trials of Life

Episode 3: Finding Food

Duration: 49 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One CambridgeshireLatest broadcast: on BBC Two HD

Available for years

David Attenborough looks at the ingenious ways animals solve the problem of finding food, discovering that it is a devious business requiring exploitation and theft. Show more

Planet Earth II

A World of Wonder

Duration: 57 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One WestLatest broadcast: on BBC One Northern Ireland

Available for years

Compilation from the wildlife documentary series presented by David Attenborough, visiting animals in their habitats across the globe, recorded in stunning ultra-high definition. Show more

Duration: 1 hour, 29 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Four HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD

Available for years

The best of David Attenborough's early adventures as never seen before - in colour - and with it the story of how the pioneering television series Zoo Quest was made. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Charles Lagus
Series Producer:
Miles Barton
Executive Producer:
Michael Gunton

Duration: 48 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Wales HD

Series exploring east Africa's Great Rift Valley. On the vast savannahs, grazers and predators struggle to outwit each other, forcing primates to develop social systems. Show more

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC FourLatest broadcast: on BBC Four

Documentary about the last remaining Pinta Island giant tortoise in existence, who died in June 2012, and the battle to preserve the threatened wildlife of the Galapagos Islands. Show more