Life
“Four years, 3000 filming days, ten part blockbuster.”
Series 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.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.
1 Season • 10 Episodes
50 min per episode
2009 – 2009
Premiered: Sun, Oct 11, 2009
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 10: “Primates”
Primates are just like humans - intelligent, quarrelsome, family-centred.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Life - BBC 2009 Trailer - Documentary
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-12-27
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Simon Blakeney, Martha Holmes, Stephen Lyle
Paul Spillenger
George Fenton
Catherine McCarthy, Paul Spillenger, Susan Winslow, Mike Gunton, Martha Holmes
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Spillenger
Writer
Paul Spillenger
Producer
Martha Holmes
Producer
Simon Blakeney
Director
Martha Holmes
Director
Stephen Lyle
Director
George Fenton
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
TV-G: General Audience — Suitable for all ages.
International Certification Matrix
General Audience — Suitable for all ages.
General — Suitable for all audiences.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Life.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Life
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What is Life about?
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.
How many seasons does Life have?
Life comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Life?
Key cast members in Life include David Attenborough.
Who created or directed Life?
Life was developed and directed by Simon Blakeney, Martha Holmes, Stephen Lyle.