Attenborough’s Life Journey

53m 3s

An intimate portrait of Sir David Attenborough’s life, from his boyhood days as a fossil hunter, through his early days as a BBC host, to his revered status as the foremost natural history presenter.

Episodes

  • Attenborough’s Life Journey: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Attenborough’s Life Journey

    S43 E5 - 53m 3s

    An intimate portrait of Sir David Attenborough’s life, from his boyhood days as a fossil hunter, through his early days as a BBC host, to his revered status as the foremost natural history presenter.

  • Lions of the Skeleton Coast: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Lions of the Skeleton Coast

    S43 E4 - 53m 33s

    Lion researcher Dr. Philip Stander follows three orphaned desert lion cubs as they navigate the brutal Skeleton Coast of Namibia. Watch the cubs learn to adapt, hunt, and defy the odds of survival in this vast desert territory.

  • San Diego: America’s Wildest City: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    San Diego: America’s Wildest City

    S43 E3 - 53m 33s

    Experience San Diego's dazzling biodiversity thriving among a human population of 3.3 million residents. From grebes' intricate rituals to orcas' thrilling hunts, witness nature's resilience and beauty amidst the urban sprawl.

  • Dracula’s Hidden Kingdom: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Dracula’s Hidden Kingdom

    S43 E2 - 53m 31s

    Discover the wildlife of Transylvania, a mysterious and secretive region hiding some of Europe’s last true wilderness. Its soaring Carpathian Mountains and vast ancient forests provide sanctuary for wolves, bears and lynx. Narrated by Jeremy Irons.

  • Silverback: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Silverback

    S43 E1 - 53m 45s

    Follow filmmaker Vianet Djenguet as he documents a grueling but vital mission to habituate a notoriously protective 500-pound silverback, in a last-ditch effort to save the critically endangered Eastern lowland gorillas from extinction.

Extras + Features

  • Preview of Expedition Killer Whale: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Preview of Expedition Killer Whale

    S43 E8 - 30s

    Follow a team of scientists and filmmakers in Antarctica studying the most sophisticated hunting strategy in the animal kingdom - killer whales making waves to wash seals off floating ice.

  • Lion vs. Wildebeest: How Lions Hunt As a Pride: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Lion vs. Wildebeest: How Lions Hunt As a Pride

    S43 E7 - 2m 56s

    Lions may not have the cheetah's speed or the leopard's forest cover, but they have other tricks for hunting prey. Masters of stealth and teamwork, lions work together to outwit and overpower their prey.

  • Preview of Big Cats, Small World: Outlanders: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Preview of Big Cats, Small World: Outlanders

    S43 E7 - 30s

    The change of seasons brings turmoil and tough choices to the three big cat families. An aging lion challenges younger rivals, cheetah cubs adjust to life on their own and a leopard mother must balance her children’s needs.

  • Secret Sex Life of Leopards: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Secret Sex Life of Leopards

    S43 E6 - 2m 20s

    One female leopard seeks an uninterested mate, while another navigates the challenges of pregnancy.

  • Mother Cheetah's Breathtaking Hunt: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Mother Cheetah's Breathtaking Hunt

    S43 E6 - 2m 56s

    This mother cheetah's name Phefo means 'wind,' and you'll know why when you see her run. In seconds, she can go from zero to one of the fastest creatures on land.

  • How David Attenborough Captured Memorable Swan Moment: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    How David Attenborough Captured Memorable Swan Moment

    S43 E5 - 2m 35s

    David Attenborough's team plans an ambitious sequence with swans, but filming with animals is never straightforward. Go behind the scenes of David Attenborough's infamous sequence with flying swans as they navigate the complexities of capturing this spectacular moment.

  • Preview of San Diego: America’s Wildest City: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Preview of San Diego: America’s Wildest City

    S43 E3 - 30s

    Experience San Diego's dazzling biodiversity thriving among a human population of 3.3 million residents. From grebes' intricate rituals to orcas' thrilling hunts, witness nature's resilience and beauty amidst the urban sprawl.

  • How Male Bears Attract Mates: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    How Male Bears Attract Mates

    S43 E2 - 2m 22s

    During the mating season, tensions are high among the male bears of Transylvania as they search for mates. The males battle to show off for potential partners.

  • Preview of Dracula’s Hidden Kingdom: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Preview of Dracula’s Hidden Kingdom

    S43 E2 - 30s

    Discover the wildlife of Transylvania, a mysterious and secretive region hiding some of Europe’s last true wilderness. Its soaring Carpathian Mountains and vast ancient forests provide sanctuary for wolves, bears and lynx. Narrated by Jeremy Irons.

  • Meet the Bats of Dracula's Home: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Meet the Bats of Dracula's Home

    S43 E2 - 2m 55s

    Transylvania is a wonderland for bats, home to 26 kinds. Romania has more than 12,000 caves, which are critical sanctuaries for Transylvania’s bats.

Schedule

  • Image
    Nature: Patrick and the Whale: TVSS: Banner-L1

    Nature

    Patrick and the Whale

    Monday
    Jan 20

    1 Hour

    Patrick Dykstra has a life-changing encounter with a sperm whale in Dominica.
  • Image
    Nature: Patrick and the Whale: TVSS: Banner-L1

    Nature

    Patrick and the Whale

    Monday
    Jan 20

    1 Hour

    Patrick Dykstra has a life-changing encounter with a sperm whale in Dominica.
  • Image
    Nature: Big Cats, Small World: Landlords: TVSS: Iconic

    Nature

    Big Cats, Small World: Landlords

    Wednesday
    Jan 22

    1 Hour

    Lion, leopard and cheetah parents attempt to co-exist and raise their cubs on the shores of Botswana's Gomoti River; narrator David Oyelowo.
  • Image
    Nature: Big Cats, Small World: Landlords: TVSS: Iconic

    Nature

    Big Cats, Small World: Landlords

    Wednesday
    Jan 22

    1 Hour

    Lion, leopard and cheetah parents attempt to co-exist and raise their cubs on the shores of Botswana's Gomoti River; narrator David Oyelowo.
  • Image
    Nature: Big Cats, Small World: Landlords: TVSS: Iconic

    Nature

    Big Cats, Small World: Landlords

    Thursday
    Jan 23

    1 Hour

    Lion, leopard and cheetah parents attempt to co-exist and raise their cubs on the shores of Botswana's Gomoti River; narrator David Oyelowo.
  • Image
    Nature: Big Cats, Small World: Landlords: TVSS: Iconic

    Nature

    Big Cats, Small World: Landlords

    Thursday
    Jan 23

    1 Hour

    Lion, leopard and cheetah parents attempt to co-exist and raise their cubs on the shores of Botswana's Gomoti River; narrator David Oyelowo.
  • Image
    Nature: Big Cats, Small World: Landlords: TVSS: Iconic

    Nature

    Big Cats, Small World: Landlords

    Thursday
    Jan 23

    1 Hour

    Lion, leopard and cheetah parents attempt to co-exist and raise their cubs on the shores of Botswana's Gomoti River; narrator David Oyelowo.
  • Image
    Nature: Big Cats, Small World: Landlords: TVSS: Iconic

    Nature

    Big Cats, Small World: Landlords

    Thursday
    Jan 23

    1 Hour

    Lion, leopard and cheetah parents attempt to co-exist and raise their cubs on the shores of Botswana's Gomoti River; narrator David Oyelowo.
  • Image
    Nature: Big Cats, Small World: Landlords: TVSS: Iconic

    Nature

    Big Cats, Small World: Landlords

    Sunday
    Jan 26

    1 Hour

    Lion, leopard and cheetah parents attempt to co-exist and raise their cubs on the shores of Botswana's Gomoti River; narrator David Oyelowo.
  • Image
    Nature: Big Cats, Small World: Landlords: TVSS: Iconic

    Nature

    Big Cats, Small World: Landlords

    Sunday
    Jan 26

    1 Hour

    Lion, leopard and cheetah parents attempt to co-exist and raise their cubs on the shores of Botswana's Gomoti River; narrator David Oyelowo.
  • Image
    Nature: Big Cats, Small World: Landlords: TVSS: Iconic

    Nature

    Big Cats, Small World: Landlords

    Sunday
    Jan 26

    1 Hour

    Lion, leopard and cheetah parents attempt to co-exist and raise their cubs on the shores of Botswana's Gomoti River; narrator David Oyelowo.
  • Image
    Nature: Big Cats, Small World: Landlords: TVSS: Iconic

    Nature

    Big Cats, Small World: Landlords

    Sunday
    Jan 26

    1 Hour

    Lion, leopard and cheetah parents attempt to co-exist and raise their cubs on the shores of Botswana's Gomoti River; narrator David Oyelowo.
  • Image
    Nature: Big Cats, Small World: Landlords: TVSS: Iconic

    Nature

    Big Cats, Small World: Landlords

    Monday
    Jan 27

    1 Hour

    Lion, leopard and cheetah parents attempt to co-exist and raise their cubs on the shores of Botswana's Gomoti River; narrator David Oyelowo.
  • Image
    Nature: Big Cats, Small World: Landlords: TVSS: Iconic

    Nature

    Big Cats, Small World: Landlords

    Monday
    Jan 27

    1 Hour

    Lion, leopard and cheetah parents attempt to co-exist and raise their cubs on the shores of Botswana's Gomoti River; narrator David Oyelowo.
  • Image
    Nature: TVSS: Iconic

    Nature

    Big Cats, Small World: Outlanders

    Wednesday
    Jan 29

    1 Hour

    The change of seasons brings turmoil to big cats, including an aging lion, cheetah cubs and a leopard mother.
  • Image
    Nature: TVSS: Iconic

    Nature

    Big Cats, Small World: Outlanders

    Wednesday
    Jan 29

    1 Hour

    The change of seasons brings turmoil to big cats, including an aging lion, cheetah cubs and a leopard mother.
  • Image
    Nature: TVSS: Iconic

    Nature

    Big Cats, Small World: Outlanders

    Thursday
    Jan 30

    1 Hour

    The change of seasons brings turmoil to big cats, including an aging lion, cheetah cubs and a leopard mother.
  • Image
    Nature: TVSS: Iconic

    Nature

    Big Cats, Small World: Outlanders

    Thursday
    Jan 30

    1 Hour

    The change of seasons brings turmoil to big cats, including an aging lion, cheetah cubs and a leopard mother.
  • Image
    Nature: TVSS: Iconic

    Nature

    Big Cats, Small World: Outlanders

    Thursday
    Jan 30

    1 Hour

    The change of seasons brings turmoil to big cats, including an aging lion, cheetah cubs and a leopard mother.
  • Image
    Nature: TVSS: Iconic

    Nature

    Big Cats, Small World: Outlanders

    Thursday
    Jan 30

    1 Hour

    The change of seasons brings turmoil to big cats, including an aging lion, cheetah cubs and a leopard mother.

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