Parenthood
Parenthood
2025
1 Season
7.9
Documentary

A journey like no other, full of risk and reward. David Attenborough tells stories of dedication, ingenuity and sacrifice as animals embark on an epic challenge – being a parent.

Episodes

The Greatest Adventure
E1Aug 3, 202558m

The Greatest Adventure

A journey like no other – full of moments of joy and danger. For animal parents in the wild, the stakes could not be higher, with success ensuring the future of life on our planet.

Oceans
E2Aug 10, 202558m

Oceans

Parenting in the ocean is rare, and demands dedication and intelligence. From navigating the reef, to teaching their young to hunt giants, these parents have the most remarkable strategies on Earth.

Grasslands
E3Aug 17, 202558m

Grasslands

Parents must constantly balance risk and reward when raising young in open grasslands. Whilst abundant grass promises plentiful food and places to call home, this alone cannot guarantee success.

Freshwater
E4Aug 24, 202558m

Freshwater

Water is essential to all life on Earth but too much or too little can be disastrous. Parents must master timing, to overcome freshwater’s constant change and successfully raise the next generation.

Jungles
E5Aug 31, 202558m

Jungles

Raising young in the complex world of jungles requires ingenuity. Parents must become masters of their environment and learn to exploit every opportunity through determination and teamwork.

Top Cast

David Attenborough

David Attenborough

Self - Narrator (voice)