Secrets of the Aquarium

Synopsis

Transporting turtles, hugging fish and swimming with sharks - all in a day's work. Head under the water as the dedicated team reveal the secrets of Britain's biggest aquarium.

First Air Date: 2023-11-14

Last Air Date: 2023-12-19

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 6

Networks: BBC Two

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Top Cast

Joanna Scanlan as Narrator

Seasons

Series 1 (2023)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Moving a Shark Is an Adrenaline Rush (2023-11-14)

Marcus, the new curator, attempts a high-risk move for a problem shark to the top of the aquarium. Andrew builds a cave for a reclusive lobster, and star attraction Friday the turtle suffers a nasty bite from a mystery tankmate.
Ep. 2: It’s Amazing He Didn’t Drop that Ray (2023-11-21)

Catching rays is a challenge with a sting in the tail. Xav has to find a way to keep Friday the Turtle out of trouble. Freyja gives some care home residents a moving close encounter with sharks.
Ep. 3: Do You Have Room for a Turtle? (2023-11-28)

Marcus and Emma head to the Maldives on a rescue mission for an injured turtle. Back in Plymouth, Ian trains Zeus the zebra shark using a toy boat, and Andrew collects fresh seaweed for Larry the lobster.
Ep. 4: If It Goes Wrong, I’ll Blame Him (2023-12-05)

Ian has to carry out repairs ten metres underwater in the deepest tank in Britain, and there’s a surprise for volunteer Jill, the aquarium's 86-year-old 'ray whisperer'.
Ep. 5: OMG These Animals Are So Smart (2023-12-12)

Marcus installs a shark cage to allow visitors a close encounter, and a new octopus arrives from Portugal. Amelia has problems that threaten an ambitious project to replant the seagrass meadows.
Ep. 6: Florence the Shark Is Looking Round (2023-12-19)

There’s a surprise visit from the Princess of Wales, concern for a recent arrival, and a pregnancy test for Florence the shark.