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Life

Episode 7: Hunters and Hunted

Duration: 1 hour

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

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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

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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

Life Story

Series 1

Episode 1: First Steps

Duration: 59 minutes

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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

The Trials of Life

Episode 3: Finding Food

Duration: 49 minutes

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

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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

Duration: 1 hour, 29 minutes

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

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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

Life Story

Series 1

Episode 5: Courtship

Duration: 59 minutes

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

Available for years

Nature documentary with David Attenborough. The competition to breed has created both the most extraordinary beauty and the most violent battles seen in nature. Show more

Big Cats

Series 1

Episode 3

Duration: 58 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One Yorks & LincsLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Wales

Available for years

Wildlife documentary. An amazing new age of discovery is revolutionising the ways in which wild cats are viewed and studied. Show more

Contributors

Narrator:
Bertie Carvel
Executive Producer:
Michael Gunton
Series Producer:
Gavin Boyland
Production Manager:
Stella Stylianos

Big Cats

Series 1

Episode 1

Duration: 58 minutes

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

Available for years

Documentary series uncovering the secret lives of cats. In Ruaha, Tanzania, lions form huge super prides in order to hunt giants. Show more

Contributors

Narrator:
Bertie Carvel
Executive Producer:
Michael Gunton
Series Producer:
Gavin Boyland
Production Manager:
Stella Stylianos
Producer:
Nick Easton

Africa

The Greatest Show on Earth

Duration: 59 minutes

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

Available for years

The best moments from the breathtaking series 'Africa'. Black rhinos reveal a lighter side to their character as they gather around a secret waterhole. Show more

The Trials of Life

Episode 6: Home Making

Duration: 50 minutes

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

Available for years

David Attenborough looks at how animals build their homes, revealing how they manage to keep out the elements and unwanted visitors. Show more

Attenborough's Passion Projects

Episode 1: A Blank on the Map

Duration: 59 minutes

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

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David Attenborough looks back on his personal highlights. First shown in 1971, a film of an expedition to make contact with the Biami tribe in Papua New Guinea. Show more

Attenborough's Passion Projects

Episode 2: Lost Gods of Easter Island

Duration: 58 minutes

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

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David Attenborough looks back on his personal highlights. This episode sees David embark on a quest to uncover the history of a strange wooden carving. Show more

Attenborough's Passion Projects

Episode 3: Lost Worlds, Vanished Lives

Duration: 59 minutes

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

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David Attenborough looks back on his personal highlights. First transmitted in 1989, Lost Worlds, Vanished Lives explores the world's major fossil sites. Show more