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Attenborough and the Empire of the Ants

Natural World2017-2018

David Attenborough is in the Swiss Jura Mountains to discover the secrets of a giant. Beneath his feet lies a vast network of tunnels and chambers, home to a huge empire of ants.

David Attenborough is in the Swiss Jura Mountains to discover the secrets of a giant. Beneath his feet lies a vast network of tunnels and chambers, home to a huge empire of ants. It is believed to be one of the largest animal societies in the world, where over a billion ants from rival colonies live in peace. Their harmonious existence breaks many of the rules for both ants and evolution, and raises some important questions. Through winter, spring and into summer, David turns detective to find the answers.

59 minutes

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Mon 25 Aug 202518:50
BBC One Scotland & Scotland HD only

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  • Hans Zimmer, Michael Hobe

    Harvey Two-Face

Credits

NarratorDavid Attenborough
WriterMartin Dohrn
WriterJoe Loncraine
DirectorMartin Dohrn
DirectorJoe Loncraine
EditorAndi Campbell-Waite
ComposerFraser Purdie
Production ManagerLiz Thorp
Production ManagerJudith Hamberger
Executive ProducerIvo Filatsch
Production CompanyTerra Mater Factual Studios

Broadcasts

  • Thu 28 Dec 201721:30
    BBC Two
  • Fri 5 Jan 201819:00
    BBC Two except Wales
  • Tue 9 Jan 201800:15
    BBC Two
  • Wed 11 Apr 201820:00
    BBC Two
  • Sat 29 Dec 201816:10
    BBC Two
  • Sat 28 Nov 202019:25
    BBC Two except Scotland
  • Sun 10 Jul 202215:20
    BBC Two except Scotland & Wales
  • Fri 25 Jul 202519:00
    BBC One except HD, Wales & Wales HD
  • Mon 25 Aug 202518:50
    BBC One Scotland & Scotland HD only

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