TV series
Trials of Life
1990, English, on BBC One.
Each of the twelve 50-minute episodes features a different aspect of the journey through life, from birth to adulthood and continuation of the species through reproduction.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 12
- Episode length
- 49 min
- Status
- Ended in 1990
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Trials of Life is streaming on Britbox and BBC Select in India.
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Latest episode
S1 E12: Continuing the Line
Aired 20 December 1990
Seasons 1
Details
- First aired
- 4 October 1990
- Last aired
- 20 December 1990
- Network
- BBC One
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Documentary
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Trials of Life: quick answers
Is Trials of Life worth watching?
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How many seasons of Trials of Life are there?
Trials of Life has 1 season and 12 episodes, about 49 minutes each.
Is Trials of Life finished?
Yes. Trials of Life ended in 1990, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Trials of Life on?
Trials of Life is streaming on Britbox and BBC Select in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
Trials of Life parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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