Dynasties

Presented by Sir David Attenborough, Dynasties follows the true stories of five of the world’s most celebrated, yet endangered, animals.

In Senegal, West Africa, lives a group of chimpanzees led by an alpha male named David. He has been the alpha for three years - a time when leaders are usually overthrown. David has no allies, no-one to help him defend his leadership, and his dominance is under threat from other males determined to rise to the top and begin a dynasty of their own. As the dry season sets in, scarce resources mean the group is forced closer together to survive. David is now surrounded by rivals who all want his crown - and are prepared to kill him for it.

He will face brutal battles, have his world engulfed in flames and have to pull off an extraordinary act of deception to try and keep his position at the top. In a story of power and deadly politics, can David overcome the threats to his leadership and hold on to the alpha position long enough to sire a future heir to his throne?

Following the success of Planet Earth II and Blue Planet II, Dynasties will offers audiences an even deeper connection with the natural world, as seen through the lives of five, iconic, animal families.

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