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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.

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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

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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.

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