Hidden Kingdoms

Synopsis

Immerse yourself in the lives of extraordinary characters that stand a few inches tall. From chipmunks to mice, be entertained and spellbound by the creatures that call the Hidden Kingdoms home.

First Air Date: 2014-01-16

Last Air Date: 2014-01-30

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 3

Networks: BBC One

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Top Cast

Stephen Fry as Narrator

Seasons

Miniseries (2014)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Under Open Skies (2014-01-16)

This is the story of two young animals forced to grow up fast. In Africa's savannah a baby elephant shrew learns how speed is the secret to survival amongst the largest animals on Earth; and in America a young grasshopper mouse confronts the Wild West's deadliest creatures to stake a claim of his own.
Ep. 2: Secret Forests (2014-01-23)

This is the story of two tiny animals coming of age. In the wild woods of North America, a young chipmunk is gathering a vital store of nuts ahead of his first winter - in his way are ruthless rivals and giant predators. In the steaming rainforest, a young tree-shrew is forced deep into the jungle to find food. She must draw on all her intelligence and agility if she is to escape the ultimate jungle predator - a reticulated python!
Ep. 3: Urban Jungles (2014-01-30)

This is the ultimate hidden kingdom - the urban jungle. In the colourful and chaotic streets of Rio, a young marmoset is separated from his street gang and forced to confront of the dangers of the city alone. In the futuristic metropolis of Tokyo, a rhinoceros beetle escapes his captors and begins an extraordinary journey through this alien world to find sanctuary.