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Parenthood

First Air: August 3, 2025 · Last Air: August 17, 2025 · Runtime: 57 min · Status: Returning Series · 10/10 · Documentary

A journey like no other, full of risk and reward. David Attenborough tells stories of dedication, ingenuity and sacrifice as animals embark on an epic challenge – being a parent.

Cast

David Attenborough
David Attenborough
Self - Narrator (voice)

Crew

  • Executive Producer: Keith Scholey
  • Production Manager: Tara Knowles
  • Producer: Jeff Wilson
  • Commissioning Editor: Sreya Biswas
  • Director of Photography: Maximilian Ku00f6lbl
  • Researcher: Peter Lytle
  • Consulting Producer: Hermann Loundou

Overview

A journey like no other, full of risk and reward. David Attenborough tells stories of dedication, ingenuity and sacrifice as animals embark on an epic challenge – being a parent.

Official Videos

Trailer

Seasons & Episodes

Miniseries

Miniseries

2025 5 Episodes

Premiered on August 3, 2025.

Amazing stories of dedication, ingenuity and sacrifice as animal parents embark on the greatest of all challenges – Parenthood.

  • The Greatest Adventure
    E1: The Greatest Adventure 0.0
    A journey like no other – full of moments of joy and danger. For animal parents in the wild, the stakes could not be higher, with success ensuring the future of life on our planet.
    August 3, 2025 58 min
  • Oceans
    E2: Oceans 0.0
    Parenting in the ocean is rare, and demands dedication and intelligence. From navigating the reef, to teaching their young to hunt giants, these parents have the most remarkable strategies on Earth.
    August 10, 2025 58 min
  • Grasslands
    E3: Grasslands 0.0
    Parents must constantly balance risk and reward when raising young in open grasslands. Whilst abundant grass promises plentiful food and places to call home, this alone cannot guarantee success.
    August 17, 2025 58 min
  • Freshwater
    E4: Freshwater 0.0
    Water is essential to all life on Earth but too much or too little can be disastrous. Parents must master timing, to overcome freshwater’s constant change and successfully raise the next generation.
    August 24, 2025 58 min
  • Jungles
    E5: Jungles 0.0
    Raising young in the complex world of jungles requires ingenuity. Parents must become masters of their environment and learn to exploit every opportunity through determination and teamwork.
    August 31, 2025 58 min