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Life

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  • Status: Ended
  • First Aired: October 11, 2009
  • Seasons: 1
  • Episodes: 10
  • Networks: BBC One
  • Genres: Documentary
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Life(2009)

Four years, 3000 filming days, ten part blockbuster.

TMDB Rating: 8.4 (380 votes)

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 Poster

Season 1

10 episodes • 2009Avg: 8.7Golden Era

#EpisodeAir DateRating
1Challenges of LifeOct 11, 20098.7
2Reptiles and AmphibiansOct 18, 20098.6
3MammalsOct 25, 20098.5
4FishNov 1, 20098.6
5BirdsNov 8, 20098.6
6InsectsNov 15, 20098.5
7Hunters and HuntedNov 21, 20098.5
8Creatures of the DeepNov 29, 20098.7
9PlantsDec 6, 20099.1
10PrimatesDec 13, 20098.9

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