Secrets of the Aquarium

Series 1

2023 · 6 episodes · 5h 48m in all

Episodes

1. 

   1. Moving a Shark Is an Adrenaline Rush

   14 Nov 2023 · 58 min

   Marcus, the new curator, attempts a high-risk move for a problem shark to the top of the aquarium. Andrew builds a cave for a reclusive lobster, and star attraction Friday the turtle suffers a nasty bite from a mystery tankmate.

2. 

   2. It’s Amazing He Didn’t Drop that Ray

   21 Nov 2023 · 58 min

   Catching rays is a challenge with a sting in the tail. Xav has to find a way to keep Friday the Turtle out of trouble. Freyja gives some care home residents a moving close encounter with sharks.

3. 

   3. Do You Have Room for a Turtle?

   28 Nov 2023 · 58 min

   Marcus and Emma head to the Maldives on a rescue mission for an injured turtle. Back in Plymouth, Ian trains Zeus the zebra shark using a toy boat, and Andrew collects fresh seaweed for Larry the lobster.

4. 

   4. If It Goes Wrong, I’ll Blame Him

   5 Dec 2023 · 58 min

   Ian has to carry out repairs ten metres underwater in the deepest tank in Britain, and there’s a surprise for volunteer Jill, the aquarium's 86-year-old 'ray whisperer'.

5. 

   5. OMG These Animals Are So Smart

   12 Dec 2023 · 58 min

   Marcus installs a shark cage to allow visitors a close encounter, and a new octopus arrives from Portugal. Amelia has problems that threaten an ambitious project to replant the seagrass meadows.

6. 

   6. Florence the Shark Is Looking Round

   19 Dec 2023 · 58 min

   There’s a surprise visit from the Princess of Wales, concern for a recent arrival, and a pregnancy test for Florence the shark.