The Trials of Life
“A natural history of animal behavior.”
Synopsis
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.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mike Gunton
- Original Score
- George Fenton
- Original Title
- The Trials of Life
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 11h 0m
- Production Studios
- BBC, BBC Studios Natural History Unit
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mike Gunton
George Fenton
Alan Goodall, Alan Hayward, Andrew Young, Barrie Britton, Bob Brown, Brian McDairmant, Chris Packham, David Barlow, David Curl, Dion M. Casey, Doug Allan, Gavin Thurston, Glen Carruthers, Graham Frake, Hugh Maynard, Hugh Miles, Ian McCarthy, James Gray, Jim Frazier, Jonathan Watts, Kevin Flay, Kurt Hirschel, Leonard Gilday, Lindsay Cupper, Martin Dorhn, Martin Saunders, Martin Singleton, Martyn Colbeck, Maurice Fisher, Michael deGruy, Michael Pitts, Michael W. Richards, Mike Herd, Mike Potts, Owen Newman, Paul Atkins, Paul Morris, Peter Scoones, Philip Lovel, Red Denner, Richard Ganniclifft, Richard Gross, Richard Kirby, Richard Matthews, Rick Rosenthal, Rob Brownhill, Rod Clarke, Rodger Jackman, Rodney Borland, Rolf Moeltgen, Ron Finne, Simon King, Stephen Bolwell, Steve Downer, Tim Shepherd, Wade Nolan
Jo Payne, Chris Wade, Chris Orrell
Peter Jones, Alastair Fothergill, Mike Gunton, Marion Zunz, Keenan Smart
Department Leadership Roster
Alan Goodall
Director of Photography
Alan Hayward
Director of Photography
Andrew Young
Director of Photography
Barrie Britton
Director of Photography
Bob Brown
Director of Photography
Brian McDairmant
Director of Photography
Chris Packham
Director of Photography
David Barlow
Director of Photography
David Curl
Director of Photography
Dion M. Casey
Director of Photography
Doug Allan
Director of Photography
Gavin Thurston
Director of Photography
Glen Carruthers
Director of Photography
Graham Frake
Director of Photography
Hugh Maynard
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Trials of Life
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What is The Trials of Life about?
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.
Who directed The Trials of Life?
The Trials of Life was directed by Mike Gunton.
Who stars in The Trials of Life?
The principal cast of The Trials of Life includes David Attenborough.
When was The Trials of Life released and how long is it?
The Trials of Life was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 11h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for The Trials of Life?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Trials of Life was composed by George Fenton.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Trials of Life?
The Trials of Life holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).