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The Private Life of Plants

9.019951 seasonTV SeriesDocumentary

Without plants, there would be no food, no animals of any sort, no life on earth at all. Yet for most of the time their lives remain a secret to us, hidden, private events.The reason is merely a difference of time. Plants live on a…

DirectorNeil Lucas
ProducersPat Mitchell·Vivian Schiller

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Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Travelling
Jan 5, 1995
E2
Growing
Jan 12, 1995
E3
Flowering
Jan 19, 1995
E4
The Social Struggle
Jan 26, 1995
E5
Living Together
Feb 2, 1995
E6
Surviving
Feb 9, 1995

Cast · Directed by Neil Lucas

DADavid Attenborough
David Attenborough
Self - Presenter

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The Private Life of Plants — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Private Life of Plants?

The Private Life of Plants is streaming on Sky Go and BBC iPlayer in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Private Life of Plants on Netflix?

No, The Private Life of Plants is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026. It's currently on Sky Go and BBC iPlayer.

Is The Private Life of Plants on Amazon Prime Video?

The Private Life of Plants isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Private Life of Plants for free?

The Private Life of Plants is available to stream free (with ads) on BBC iPlayer in United Kingdom.

How many seasons are in The Private Life of Plants?

The Private Life of Plants has 1 season in total (6 episodes). The series concluded in 1995.

Are all episodes of The Private Life of Plants out yet?

Yes — all 6 episodes across 1 season of The Private Life of Plants are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of The Private Life of Plants?

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