TV series
Life on Earth
1979, English, on BBC Two.
A natural history by David Attenborough
The story of life, from the first primitive cells to the plants and animals that now live around us.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 13
- Episode length
- 55 min
- Status
- Ended in 1979
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Where to watch Life on Earth
Life on Earth is streaming on Curiosity Stream and Discovery+ in India.
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Discovery+ Amazon ChannelAvailability in India as of 9 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Latest episode
S1 E13: The Compulsive Communicators
Aired 10 April 1979
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
Details
- First aired
- 16 January 1979
- Last aired
- 10 April 1979
- Network
- BBC Two
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Documentary
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Life on Earth: quick answers
Is Life on Earth worth watching?
Our verdict is Absolute Cinema: Drop everything and watch it. It scores 9.1/10 from 50 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of Life on Earth are there?
Life on Earth has 1 season and 13 episodes, about 55 minutes each.
Is Life on Earth finished?
Yes. Life on Earth ended in 1979, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Life on Earth on?
Life on Earth is streaming on Curiosity Stream and Discovery+ in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
Life on Earth parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Life on Earth yet.
What shows are like Life on Earth?
If you liked Life on Earth, try Natural World, Our Planet, Nature.