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BBC Select Apple Tv channelTrials of Life (1990) is a documentary, family web series in English. On MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch Trials of Life online in HD.
Trials of Life — Storyline
Each of the twelve 50-minute episodes features a different aspect of the journey through life, from birth to adulthood and continuation of the species through reproduction.
Cast & Crew
- Starring: David Attenborough
Trials of Life — Series Details
| First Air Date | 1990-10-04 |
| Seasons | 1 |
| Episodes | 12 |
| Genre | Documentary, Family |
| Language | English |
| Network | BBC One |
| Status | Ended |
| Rating | 8.4/10 (24 votes) |
Trials of Life — Episode Guide
Season 1
- E1: Arriving (1990-10-04) — The first episode examines the various methods by which creatures come into the world. Attenborough’s opening statement alludes to the annual spawning of the Christmas Island red c
- E2: Growing Up (1990-10-11) — This programme describes the ways that various species care for their young. Attenborough defines childhood as achieving two tasks: growing and surviving. He highlights the elephan
- E3: Finding Food (1990-10-18) — The next installment is devoted to the ways in which animals gather their sustenance. Attenborough begins in the South American rainforest, where the proliferation of animal and pl
- E4: Hunting and Escaping (1990-10-25) — This episode looks at those that hunt other creatures and ways of avoiding capture. Attenborough is attacked by a pair of skuas as he approaches their nest, which demonstrates this
- E5: Finding the Way (1990-11-01) — This programme explores forms of navigation. Attenborough starts in Africa at dusk, by describing some of the species that don't rely on sight. The spotted hyena uses its acute sen
- E6: Home Making (1990-11-08) — This installment deals with how animals construct their shelters from the elements and predators. Burrows and holes can provide considerable refuge, and Attenborough inspects the h
- E7: Living Together (1990-11-15) — This episode focuses on those species that co-operate and depend on (or exploit) others. Spotted deer follow langur monkeys as they travel from tree to tree, eating any leaves that
- E8: Fighting (1990-11-22) — This programme details how fighting – both physical and psychological – is used for food, land or to gain a mate. Territorial conflict is demonstrated by the hummingbird, and Atten
- E9: Friends and Rivals (1990-11-29) — This installment investigates the ways in which those animals that live in social groups interact with each other. The solitary eagle is contrasted with whooper swans landing in Sc
- E10: Talking to Strangers (1990-12-06) — This episode concentrates on communication. In Kenya, Attenborough accompanies a tribesman who calls to a honeyguide, which in turn answers him and leads the pair to a bees' nest.
- E11: Courting (1990-12-13) — This programme surveys the methods employed in attracting a mate, mainly those of birds. The Indian florican inhabits long grass, and so is difficult to see. In order to gain atten
- E12: Continuing the Line (1990-12-20) — The final installment illustrates how species fulfill their ultimate raison d'être and ensure that their genes are passed on to the next generation. It is a universal problem, but
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does Trials of Life have? 1 season(s) with 12 episodes.
Where can I watch Trials of Life? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.
