Dynasties
TV Show · Documentary

Sir David Attenborough presents an unprecedented documentary series filmed over four years, following five endangered animals and their families: penguins, chimpanzees, lions, painted wolves, and tigers. Each of these animal families faces a fight for survival, under threat from harsh environmental conditions, predators, determined rivals, and the greatest threat of all: humans. Working with renowned scientists, experienced guides and trackers, the crew closely follow the five animals as they struggle to ensure a future for themselves and their dynasties.

2018 · 50m
Starring David Attenborough

Season 1

  • EPISODE 1
    Chimpanzee
    In Senegal, West Africa, live a group of chimpanzees, led by an alpha male named David. He has already been alpha for 3 years - a time when leaders here are usually overthrown. To make matters worse, David has no allies - no-one to help him defend his leadership. As the dry season sets in, the group are forced closer together to survive. But for David, he is now surrounded by rivals who all want his crown, and are prepared to kill him for it.
    42 min
  • EPISODE 2
    Emperor
    Emperor penguins battle for survival against the worst winter in the world. Working together can they protect and feed their chicks till they reach adulthood?
    42 min
  • EPISODE 3
    Lion
    The leader of a once mighty lion pride must now battle for their very survival. Can this extraordinary lioness save her family from disaster?
    42 min
  • EPISODE 4
    Painted Wolf
    The leader of a great Painted Wolf family is growing old. Her power to keep the peace is waning. A feud with an ambitious daughter threatens to bring the dynasty down.
    42 min
  • EPISODE 5
    Tiger
    A tigress, Raj Bhera, has 4 new cubs. She must protect them while battling rivals who want to steal her lands and overthrow her. Will she hold on and raise her cubs to adulthood?
    42 min
  • EPISODE 1
    Puma
    A mother puma must battle rivals, tackle prey nearly three times her size and endure the wild mountain weather of Patagonia in her bid to raise four cubs - her biggest litter yet.
    7 min

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Cast & Crew

  • David Attenborough
    Narrator
  • Mike Gunton
    Producer
  • S‌B
    Simon Blakeney
    Producer
  • F‌L
    Felicity Lanchester
    Producer

About

Dynasties

Documentary

Sir David Attenborough presents an unprecedented documentary series filmed over four years, following five endangered animals and their families: penguins, chimpanzees, lions, painted wolves, and tigers. Each of these animal families faces a fight for survival, under threat from harsh environmental conditions, predators, determined rivals, and the greatest threat of all: humans. Working with renowned scientists, experienced guides and trackers, the crew closely follow the five animals as they struggle to ensure a future for themselves and their dynasties.

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© 2018 2018 BBC

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Studio
La 2
Released
2018
Region of Origin
United Kingdom
© 2018 2018 BBC

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