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Dynasties
Follow the true stories of five of the world's most celebrated, yet endangered animals; penguins, chimpanzees, lions, painted wolves and tigers. Each in a heroic struggle against rivals and against the forces of nature, these families fight for their own survival and for the future of their dynasties.
- Cast:
- David Attenborough
- Language:
- English
- Country:
- China, France, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Network:
- BBC Earth
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E01
Episode 1
The Prequel
2018-10-04 · 58mAn exclusive first view of David Attenborough's new series, Dynasties. Five extraordinary animals, battling rivals and the forces of nature for the future of their families.
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E02
Episode 2
David Attenborough On Dynasties
2018-10-22 · 58mSir David Attenborough reveals what convinced him to do Dynasties, the state of the planet and having an homonymous chimp.
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E03
Episode 3
The Dynasties Playlists: Kingdoms, by Phil Taggart
2018-11-25 · 58mA journey across the animal kingdoms of BBC One's Dynasties, set to a chillout soundtrack by the host of Radio 1's Chillest Show, Phil Taggart.
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The Dynasties Playlists: Fire and Rain, by Daniel P Carter
2018-11-25 · 58mVenture deep into the wild forest fires and rainstorms of Senegal, to a soundtrack by Radio 1 Rock Show presenter Daniel P Carter.
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E05
Episode 5
The Making of Dynasties
2019-02-23 · 58mFour years in the making and over a thousand days in the field, the Dynasties team set out to film the stories of five extraordinary animals. Embarking on their missions, the film crews traveled from the plains of Africa to the jungles of India.
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E06
Episode 6
★ 8.0Meerkat: A Dynasties Special
2020-12-28 · 58mA film following a young meerkat queen living in the harsh beauty of the Makgadikgadi salt pans. If her new pups are to survive, she must unite her family in the face of rivals, predators and immense dust storms.
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E07
Episode 7
The Making of Dynasties: Season 2
2022-07-02 · 42mBehind the scenes footage of how Season 2 of this breathtaking series was filmed.
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E08
Episode 8
Macaque: Monkeys in the Mountains – A Dynasties Special
2022-12-30 · 58mHigh in the Atlas Mountains of Morocco lives a group of Barbary macaque monkeys. The alpha male, known as Mac, has just battled to win the leadership of the troop. He must now lead and protect them while fending off rivals who still want his crown.
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David Attenborough
Self - Narrator