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Dynasties

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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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Episode 1

The Prequel

2018-10-04 · 58m

An 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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Episode 2

David Attenborough On Dynasties

2018-10-22 · 58m

Sir David Attenborough reveals what convinced him to do Dynasties, the state of the planet and having an homonymous chimp.

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Episode 3

The Dynasties Playlists: Kingdoms, by Phil Taggart

2018-11-25 · 58m

A 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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Episode 4

The Dynasties Playlists: Fire and Rain, by Daniel P Carter

2018-11-25 · 58m

Venture 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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Episode 5

The Making of Dynasties

2019-02-23 · 58m

Four 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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Episode 6

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Meerkat: A Dynasties Special

2020-12-28 · 58m

A 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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Episode 7

The Making of Dynasties: Season 2

2022-07-02 · 42m

Behind the scenes footage of how Season 2 of this breathtaking series was filmed.

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Episode 8

Macaque: Monkeys in the Mountains – A Dynasties Special

2022-12-30 · 58m

High 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

David Attenborough

Self - Narrator

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