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The nature documentary examines primates, including armies of Hamadryas baboons battling on the plains of Ethiopia, and macaques in Japan lounging in thermal springs.

October 2023
The nature series turns to plants and looks at the ingenious solutions that they employ to counter life's challenges, such as spring-loaded traps, suckers and claws.
Nature documentary series looks at marine invertebrates, some of the planet's most bizarre and beautiful animals, including Humboldt squid and giant octopuses.
The nature documentary explores mammals' ability to learn new tricks to survive, and features unique footage of a killer whale hunting elephant seal pups.
The nature documentary looks at the most successful animal group, with 200 million insects for each human. The key is an armoured covering that takes on almost any shape.
The nature documentary looks at birds and, with slow-motion cameras and aerial photography, reveals some of the extraordinary things that having feathers allows them to do.
September 2023
Nature documentary looking at the fish that dominate the planet's waters through their variety of shapes and behaviours, some like creatures from a fairytale.
David Attenborough looks at how mammals dominate the planet through having warm blood and caring for their young, including Weddell seals, caribou and humpback whales.
David Attenborough reveals the strategies used by reptiles and amphibians to conquer their shortcomings, whether for safety, breeding or capturing prey.
David Attenborough examines how living long enough to breed is a monumental struggle, and how many animals and plants go to extremes to give themselves a chance.
November 2020
Hannah's wedding day arrives and all of our characters make their final choices about how to move forward with their lives.
October 2020
Gail returns with a new stance on life, David finally finds the truth, Belle’s sister comes home, and Hannah grapples with indecision at her hen party.
Henry grapples with the consequences of Gail’s decision, Liam throws a tense dinner party, David and Saira start a new chapter, and Neil makes Belle an unexpected offer.
David investigates Kelly’s past, Hannah is drawn to Andy, Gail confronts Henry with her feelings, and Belle's ex-husband comes back into the picture.
Gail's loyalty to Henry is tested, Andy faces a decision about his new baby, David is disturbed by a hint about Kelly’s past, and Belle’s seductive night in gets derailed.
September 2020
Gail, Belle, David and Hannah all encounter new and disruptive influences in their lives, kicking off interweaving stories set in a house in Manchester divided into four flats.
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