About this showing of Life on Earth
David Attenborough looks at some of the huge variety of mammals. The tree shrew has attracted great interest as it shows how mammals may have originated.
Exact TV airing
Life on Earth
0.9.
This broadcast aired on BBC Four on Saturday 22 August 2026, 19:05, ending at 20:00.
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ChannelBBC Four
StartsSat 22 Aug 2026, 19:05
EndsSat 22 Aug 2026, 20:00
Episode number: 0.9.
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