

TV series
Life in the Undergrowth
2005, English, on BBC One.
David Attenborough reveals the amazing stories behind the tiny lives of invertebrates, exploring their incredible miniature world with ground-breaking camerawork and technology.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 5
- Episode length
- 49 min
- Status
- Ended in 2005
Absolute Cinema
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8.3/10 from 45 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Life in the Undergrowth
Life in the Undergrowth is streaming on Britbox and BBC Select in India.
Availability in India as of 10 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Latest episode
S1 E5: Supersocieties
Aired 21 December 2005
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
Details
- First aired
- 23 November 2005
- Last aired
- 21 December 2005
- Network
- BBC One
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Miniseries
- Rated
- TV-PG
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Life in the Undergrowth: quick answers
Is Life in the Undergrowth worth watching?
Our verdict is Absolute Cinema: Drop everything and watch it. It scores 8.3/10 from 45 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of Life in the Undergrowth are there?
Life in the Undergrowth has 1 season and 5 episodes, about 49 minutes each.
Is Life in the Undergrowth finished?
Yes. Life in the Undergrowth ended in 2005, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Life in the Undergrowth on?
Life in the Undergrowth is streaming on Britbox and BBC Select in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
Life in the Undergrowth parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Life in the Undergrowth is rated TV-PG. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
What shows are like Life in the Undergrowth?
If you liked Life in the Undergrowth, try Beckham, The Last Movie Stars, Arnold.

