About this showing of Life on Earth
David Attenborough seeks to explain how we came to dominate life on earth, tracing the African origins of humans to nearly three million years ago.
Previously on TV
Life on Earth
Previously shown on BBC Four on Sat 19 Sep 2026 at 20:05.
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This showing was on BBC Four at 20:05 on Sat 19 Sep 2026. See future airings below or open the main programme page for the latest TV times.
Airing details
ChannelBBC Four
StartsSat 19 Sep 2026, 20:05
EndsSat 19 Sep 2026, 21:00