David Attenborough looks at the extraordinary ends to which animals and plants go in order to survive. Featuring epic spectacles, amazing TV firsts and examples of new wildlife behaviour.
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Cast
David Attenborough
Self - Narrator (voice)
Seasons & Episodes1 season · 10 episodes
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E1Challenges of Life
Oct 11, 200958m★ 8.8
A look at how some animals and plants go to extremes to give themselves a chance to breed.
E2Reptiles and Amphibians
Oct 18, 200958m★ 8.7
A look at the strategies used by reptiles and amphibians to conquer their shortcomings.
E3Mammals
Oct 25, 200959m★ 8.5
How mammals dominate the planet through having warm blood and by caring for their young.
E4Fish
Nov 1, 200958m★ 8.7
A look at various fish species including sea dragon, fringehead and Hawaiian goby.
E5Birds
Nov 8, 200958m★ 8.6
A slow-motion camera captures the unique flight of the Marvellous Spatuletail Hummingbird.
E6Insects
Nov 15, 200958m★ 8.6
Super-slow motion shows a bombardier beetle firing boiling liquid at its enemies.
E7Hunters and Hunted
Nov 21, 200958m★ 8.6
Unique footage of a killer whale engaging in sneaky behaviour to hunt elephant seal pups.
E8Creatures of the Deep
Nov 29, 200958m★ 8.9
A look at marine invertebrates, including Humboldt squid, starfish and giant octopuses.
E9Plants
Dec 6, 200958m★ 9.2
A look at plants and the ingenious and manipulative ways they counter life's challenges.
E10Primates
Dec 13, 200958m★ 8.8
Primates are just like humans - intelligent, quarrelsome, family-centred.
About Life
Life is a documentary series on BBC One. The show first aired on Oct 11, 2009 and currently has 1 season and 10 episodes. Life has ended. It has a rating of 8.4/10 based on 418 votes. The cast includes David Attenborough. Created by Martha Holmes.
Life FAQ
How many seasons does Life have?
Life has 1 season and 10 episodes.
Is Life renewed or canceled?
Life has ended.
Where can I watch Life?
Life is available on BBC One. You can stream it on Max, Philo, Discovery+, Discovery +, Planet Earth.
