Life On EarthSeries 1, Episode 13 - The Compulsive Communicators

David Attenborough seeks to explain how we came to dominate life on earth, tracing the African origins of humans to nearly three million years ago.

Life On Earth was broadcast on BBC4 at Saturday 19 September 2026, 20:05.

Series 1Episode 13

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Life On Earth

Life On Earth is a TV show on BBC4. Three years, 49 countries - the most ambitious nature documentary ever made. The 1970s series that changed David Attenborough's life and revealed the wonders of the natural world. The program has been available since 2026. A total of 13 episodes have been broadcast, most recently in September 2026.

Last broadcast:19/09/2026 at 20:05