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Trials of Life

8.419901 seasonTV SeriesDocumentaryFamily

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.

DirectorMike Gunton
ProducerPeter Jones

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Britbox Apple TV channelBritbox Apple TV channelBBC Select Apple Tv channelBBC Select Apple Tv channel
Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Arriving
Oct 4, 1990 6.0
E2
Growing Up
Oct 11, 1990 6.0
E3
Finding Food
Oct 18, 1990 6.0
E4
Hunting and Escaping
Oct 25, 1990 6.0
E5
Finding the Way
Nov 1, 1990 6.0
E6
Home Making
Nov 8, 1990 8.0
E7
Living Together
Nov 15, 1990 8.0
E8
Fighting
Nov 22, 1990 6.0
E9
Friends and Rivals
Nov 29, 1990 6.0
E10
Talking to Strangers
Dec 6, 1990 6.0
E11
Courting
Dec 13, 1990 6.0
E12
Continuing the Line
Dec 20, 1990 6.0

Cast · Directed by Mike Gunton

DADavid Attenborough
David Attenborough
Self - Narrator (voice)

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Trials of Life — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Trials of Life?

Trials of Life is streaming on Britbox and BBC Select in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Trials of Life on Netflix?

No, Trials of Life is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on Britbox and BBC Select.

Is Trials of Life on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Trials of Life isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Britbox and BBC Select instead.

Where can I watch Trials of Life for free?

Trials of Life is available on Britbox and BBC Select in Canada, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

How many seasons are in Trials of Life?

Trials of Life has 1 season in total (12 episodes). The series concluded in 1990.

Are all episodes of Trials of Life out yet?

Yes — all 12 episodes across 1 season of Trials of Life are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of Trials of Life?

No — Trials of Life ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.