CineScope
Life

Life

2009 - 2009

Challenges of Life

11th October 2009
Episode 1
A look at how some animals and plants go to extremes to give themselves a chance to breed.

Reptiles and Amphibians

18th October 2009
Episode 2
A look at the strategies used by reptiles and amphibians to conquer their shortcomings.

Mammals

25th October 2009
Episode 3
How mammals dominate the planet through having warm blood and by caring for their young.

Fish

1st November 2009
Episode 4
A look at various fish species including sea dragon, fringehead and Hawaiian goby.

Birds

8th November 2009
Episode 5
A slow-motion camera captures the unique flight of the Marvellous Spatuletail Hummingbird.

Insects

15th November 2009
Episode 6
Super-slow motion shows a bombardier beetle firing boiling liquid at its enemies.

Hunters and Hunted

21st November 2009
Episode 7
Unique footage of a killer whale engaging in sneaky behaviour to hunt elephant seal pups.

Creatures of the Deep

29th November 2009
Episode 8
A look at marine invertebrates, including Humboldt squid, starfish and giant octopuses.

Plants

6th December 2009
Episode 9
A look at plants and the ingenious and manipulative ways they counter life's challenges.

Primates

13th December 2009
Episode 10
Primates are just like humans - intelligent, quarrelsome, family-centred.
Top Cast
Director
Martha Holmes
Writer
Paul Spillenger
Documentary

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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