Parenthood

Synopsis

A journey like no other, full of risk and reward. David Attenborough tells stories of dedication, ingenuity and sacrifice as animals embark on an epic challenge – being a parent.

First Air Date: 2025-08-03

Last Air Date: 2025-08-31

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 5

Networks: BBC One

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Top Cast

David Attenborough as Self - Narrator (voice)

Seasons

Miniseries (2025)

Amazing stories of dedication, ingenuity and sacrifice as animal parents embark on the greatest of all challenges – Parenthood.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: The Greatest Adventure (2025-08-03)

A journey like no other – full of moments of joy and danger. For animal parents in the wild, the stakes could not be higher, with success ensuring the future of life on our planet.
Ep. 2: Oceans (2025-08-10)

Parenting in the ocean is rare, and demands dedication and intelligence. From navigating the reef, to teaching their young to hunt giants, these parents have the most remarkable strategies on Earth.
Ep. 3: Grasslands (2025-08-17)

Parents must constantly balance risk and reward when raising young in open grasslands. Whilst abundant grass promises plentiful food and places to call home, this alone cannot guarantee success.
Ep. 4: Freshwater (2025-08-24)

Water is essential to all life on Earth but too much or too little can be disastrous. Parents must master timing, to overcome freshwater’s constant change and successfully raise the next generation.
Ep. 5: Jungles (2025-08-31)

Raising young in the complex world of jungles requires ingenuity. Parents must become masters of their environment and learn to exploit every opportunity through determination and teamwork.