Life(2009)
Four years, 3000 filming days, ten part blockbuster.
Overview
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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Season 1
10 episodes • 2009Avg: 8.7Golden Era
Season 1
10 episodes • 2009Avg: 8.7Golden Era
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Challenges of Life | Oct 11, 2009 | 8.8 |
| 2 | Reptiles and Amphibians | Oct 18, 2009 | 8.7 |
| 3 | Mammals | Oct 25, 2009 | 8.5 |
| 4 | Fish | Nov 1, 2009 | 8.7 |
| 5 | Birds | Nov 8, 2009 | 8.7 |
| 6 | Insects | Nov 15, 2009 | 8.6 |
| 7 | Hunters and Hunted | Nov 21, 2009 | 8.6 |
| 8 | Creatures of the Deep | Nov 29, 2009 | 8.8 |
| 9 | Plants | Dec 6, 2009 | 9.1 |
| 10 | Primates | Dec 13, 2009 | 8.9 |
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