Mammals: Full TV Schedule and Live Stream

On every continent, in every ocean, conquering frozen landscapes and searing deserts – mammals are everywhere. Sir David Attenborough reveals the ingenuity behind their success.

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Series 1 · 1. Dark
Series 1: 1. Dark
The dark, a world of opportunity for mammals. More than two-thirds prefer the cover of the night, with some now returning to the safety of the shadows in order to avoid us.
⏱ 59 mins
Your Time
Mon 04 May · 19:00
UK
Mon 04 May · 19:00
Repeat
Series 1 · 1. Dark
Series 1: 1. Dark
The dark, a world of opportunity for mammals. More than two-thirds prefer the cover of the night, with some now returning to the safety of the shadows in order to avoid us.
⏱ 59 mins
Your Time
Wed 06 May · 01:55
UK
Wed 06 May · 01:55
Channel
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Episode
Series 1 · 1. Dark
The dark, a world of opportunity for mammals. More than two-thirds prefer the cover of the night, with some now returning to the safety of the shadows in order to avoid us.
⏱ 59 mins
Time
Your Time
Mon 04 May · 19:00
UK
Mon 04 May · 19:00
Channel
Repeat
Episode
Series 1 · 1. Dark
The dark, a world of opportunity for mammals. More than two-thirds prefer the cover of the night, with some now returning to the safety of the shadows in order to avoid us.
⏱ 59 mins
Time
Your Time
Wed 06 May · 01:55
UK
Wed 06 May · 01:55

Available for Streaming

Series 1 6. Forest

6. Forest

From deep in the undergrowth to the highest tree, forests are home to two-thirds of all mammal species. Discover how they overcome the many challenges of life in a crowded world.
Duration: 58 mins First broadcast: 5 May 2024
Availability: Available for over a year (until 05 May 2034)
Series 1 5. Heat

5. Heat

A look at how, from the barren Australian outback to the remote, dry deserts of Namibia, mammals use their ingenuity, incredible intelligence and remarkable resilience to beat the heat.
Duration: 58 mins First broadcast: 28 Apr 2024
Availability: Available for over a year (until 05 May 2034)
Series 1 4. Cold

4. Cold

From ice-covered seas to snow-capped mountains, mammals have conquered the cold, living in the harshest places on Earth, thanks to their remarkable intelligence and adaptations.
Duration: 58 mins First broadcast: 21 Apr 2024
Availability: Available for over a year (until 05 May 2034)
Series 1 3. Water

3. Water

From freshwater jungle ponds to the dark depths of the open ocean, air breathing mammals have found remarkable ways to overcome the many challenges of a life in water.
Duration: 58 mins First broadcast: 14 Apr 2024
Availability: Available for over a year (until 05 May 2034)
Series 1 2. The New Wild

2. The New Wild

Mammals have mastered every environment on Earth, but today the planet is changing faster than ever. Mammals must change with it to have a chance of survival in this, the new wild.
Duration: 58 mins First broadcast: 7 Apr 2024
Availability: Available for over a year (until 05 May 2034)
Series 1 1. Dark

1. Dark

The dark, a world of opportunity for mammals. More than two-thirds prefer the cover of the night, with some now returning to the safety of the shadows in order to avoid us.
Duration: 59 mins First broadcast: 31 Mar 2024
Availability: Available for over a year (until 05 May 2034)

Mammals FAQs

When is Mammals next on?

The next broadcast of Mammals airs at Mon 04 May · 19:00(UK: Mon 04 May · 19:00) on BBC Three.

Which channel is Mammals next on?

Mammals returns on BBC Three next. Check the listings above for every upcoming airing.

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