Trials of Life 1990
What is Trials of Life?
Trials of Life is a television series first released in 1990. Catalogued under Documentary, Family.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1990
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 12
- Runtime
- 49 minutes
- First aired
- Oct 4, 1990
- Networks
- BBC One
- Genres
- Documentary, Family
- Updated
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Overview
Trials of Life is a television series first released in 1990. Catalogued under Documentary, Family. Produced and broadcast by BBC One. Current status: Ended. Spans 1 seasons and 12 tracked episodes.
Should you watch it?
“Explore life's milestones from birth to reproduction across twelve captivating nature episodes.”
- Narrated by renowned naturalist David Attenborough.
- Each episode focuses on a distinct stage of life.
- Concise 50‑minute format makes it easy to watch.
- Limited to one hour per episode, depth may vary.
Watch it if you enjoy concise, nature‑focused documentaries that trace life’s journey.
The series is family‑friendly and presents natural behavior without graphic content.
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Who presents the series?
The series is written and presented by David Attenborough.
When was it first broadcast?
It premiered in the United Kingdom on 3 October 1990.
How many episodes does it have?
There are twelve episodes in the series.
What is the runtime of each episode?
Each episode runs about 50 minutes.
What subjects does the series explore?
It examines different aspects of the journey through life, from birth to adulthood and reproduction.
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