TV ShowEndedBBC OneDocumentaryFamily

Trials of Life

1990 · 45m per ep · L · English · United Kingdom

Each of the twelve 50-minute episodes features a different aspect of the journey through life, from birth to adulthood and continuation of the species through reproduction.

8.4(75 reviews)

5.0142% popularity

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Details

First air date: Oct 4, 1990
Last air date: Dec 20, 1990
Status: Ended
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 12
Episode runtime: 45m
Original language: English
Country: United Kingdom
Network / platform: BBC One
Creator / showrunner: —
Certification: L
Production companies: BBC Studios Natural History Unit

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Keywords

wildlifeanimalsnaturenature documentaryanimal behaviour

Seasons & episodes

Season 1

1990 · 12 episodes

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Cast

David Attenborough

Self - Narrator (voice)

Media

Reviews & ratings

8.4

75 community reviews

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Alex Rivera7.4/103/18/2026
Binge-worthy
Every episode leaves you wanting more. The character arcs are exceptional.
52 found helpful
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Jordan Kim8.4/103/14/2026
Peak television
One of the best shows in its genre — tightly written and beautifully acted.
44 found helpful
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Sam Patel9.4/103/10/2026
Must-watch series
The season finales alone are worth the watch.
36 found helpful
ML
Morgan Lee7.4/103/6/2026
Brilliant writing
Gripping from the first scene. Already recommending to everyone.
28 found helpful
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Casey Wong8.4/103/2/2026
Slow burn payoff
Takes a few episodes to hit stride, then it's unstoppable.
20 found helpful