Richard E. Grant's 7 Deadly Sins

Richard E Grant explores the evolutionary roots of Wrath. Like humans, animals also experience a rush of blood to the head, fuelled by a cocktail of hormones.

Richard E Grant explores the evolutionary roots of Lust – the intense, out-of-control craving … for sex. Animals feel lust too – otherwise species would die out.

Richard E Grant explores the evolutionary roots of sloth, aka pure laziness. What role does it play in nature, which is usually built on fierce competitiveness?

Richard E Grant explores the evolutionary roots of gluttony - eating too much, too quickly, or too wildly and whether it also exists in the natural world.

Richard E Grant explores the evolutionary roots of envy - an obsession with the possessions of others. Does it also exist in the animal kingdom?

Richard E Grant explores the evolutionary roots of pride. From stag beetles, to gorillas, to hyenas, do animals also display this seemingly human trait?