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Africa: Full TV Schedule and Live Stream

Eye to eye with the unknown - the world's wildest continent.

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Channel Episode Time
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1. Kalahari
1. Kalahari
David Attenborough explores two deserts in Africa's south west, where he encounters meerkats, black rhinos, giant insects and the greatest giraffe battle ever filmed.
⏱ 59 mins
Your Time
Fri 08 May · 09:20
UK
Fri 08 May · 09:20
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2. Savannah
2. Savannah
David Attenborough takes a breathtaking journey through Africa, looking at the constantly changing landscape of east Africa and creatures found nowhere else on Earth.
⏱ 59 mins
Your Time
Fri 08 May · 16:45
UK
Fri 08 May · 16:45
Channel
Repeat
Episode
1. Kalahari
David Attenborough explores two deserts in Africa's south west, where he encounters meerkats, black rhinos, giant insects and the greatest giraffe battle ever filmed.
⏱ 59 mins
Time
Your Time
Fri 08 May · 09:20
UK
Fri 08 May · 09:20
Channel
Repeat
Episode
2. Savannah
David Attenborough takes a breathtaking journey through Africa, looking at the constantly changing landscape of east Africa and creatures found nowhere else on Earth.
⏱ 59 mins
Time
Your Time
Fri 08 May · 16:45
UK
Fri 08 May · 16:45

Available for Streaming

Episodes 1. Kalahari

1. Kalahari

David Attenborough explores two deserts in Africa's south west, where he encounters meerkats, black rhinos, giant insects and the greatest giraffe battle ever filmed.
Duration: 59 mins First broadcast: 9pm 2 Jan 2013
Availability: Available for over a year (until 19 Dec 2032)
i Watch on iPlayer
Episodes 2. Savannah

2. Savannah

David Attenborough takes a breathtaking journey through Africa, looking at the constantly changing landscape of east Africa and creatures found nowhere else on Earth.
Duration: 59 mins First broadcast: 9pm 9 Jan 2013
Availability: Available for over a year (until 19 Dec 2032)
i Watch on iPlayer
Episodes 3. Congo

3. Congo

David Attenborough's breathtaking journey through Africa. In the Congo, animals must stand up and fight for their patch, and head off stiff competition.
Duration: 57 mins First broadcast: 16 Jan 2013
Availability: Available for over a year (until 19 Dec 2032)
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Episodes 4. Cape

4. Cape

Southern Africa is a riot of life and colour because of two great ocean currents that sweep around the continent's Cape.
Duration: 57 mins First broadcast: 23 Jan 2013
Availability: Available for over a year (until 19 Dec 2032)
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Episodes 5. Sahara

5. Sahara

David Attenborough's breathtaking journey through Africa. In the Sahara Desert, huge zebras battle for resources, camels seek water, and tiny swallows search for an oasis.
Duration: 58 mins First broadcast: 30 Jan 2013
Availability: Available for over a year (until 19 Dec 2032)
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Episodes 6. The Future

6. The Future

David Attenborough's breathtaking journey through Africa. He meets the local people who are supporting wildlife and investigates what is needed to save a species.
Duration: 58 mins First broadcast: 9pm 6 Feb 2013
Availability: Available for over a year (until 19 Dec 2032)
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Episodes The Greatest Show on Earth

The Greatest Show on Earth

The best moments from the breathtaking series 'Africa'. Black rhinos reveal a lighter side to their character as they gather around a secret waterhole.
Duration: 59 mins First broadcast: 7pm 1 Apr 2013
Availability: Available for over a year (until 19 Dec 2032)
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Africa FAQs

When is Africa next on?

The next broadcast of Africa airs at Fri 08 May · 09:20(UK: Fri 08 May · 09:20) on CBBC.

Which channel is Africa next on?

Africa returns on CBBC next. Check the listings above for every upcoming airing.

When will Africa be available on iPlayer?

Episodes land on BBC iPlayer just after the show finishes airing. Use the streaming section above to jump in as soon as it drops.

View Africa on BBC