Life Story - TV Series (2015)

About Life Story

"Life Story" is a British natural-history television series with Mike Gunton, Rupert Barrington and Tom Hugh-Jones from the BBC Natural History Unit. The series presents a chronological journey of the triumphs, trials, and tribulations of being an animal. This six-part series demonstrates how each stage of life, from infancy to old age, brings its own challenges and opportunities for individual animals.

Making / Production

"Life Story" was produced over a period of 4 years in diverse locations around the world by the renowned BBC Natural History Unit. The team used ultra-high-speed cameras and innovative filming techniques to provide unprecedented insights into the world of animals in their natural habitats.

Actors

• David Attenborough - Narrator: Attenborough's iconic voice lent an informative and engaging tone to the series, pulling viewers into the world of each animal's life story.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• "Life Story" is the first natural history series to be filmed in ultra-high definition (4K), providing a groundbreaking and intimate perspective on the life of animals.
• The series was broadcasted in 180 countries simultaneously, making it one of the most widely distributed factual television programs.

Awards

"Life Story" was nominated for three British Academy Television Craft Awards, and won two for Photography (Factual) and Sound (Factual).

Quotes

• "In the journey of life, it's up to each individual to create their own path and face the challenges that lie ahead." - David Attenborough
• "From the smallest insect to the largest mammal, every creature's life is a journey filled with trials, triumphs, hardships and joy." - David Attenborough

Music, Soundtrack

• The musical score for "Life Story" was composed by Murray Gold, widely known for his work on "Doctor Who". The music perfectly complements the on-screen action, heightening the drama and deepening viewer's emotional connection to the narrative.