Seasons & episodes

S0 · E1The Prequel 2018-10-04 · 58 min＋

An exclusive first view of David Attenborough's new series, Dynasties. Five extraordinary animals, battling rivals and the forces of nature for the future of their families.

S0 · E2David Attenborough On Dynasties 2018-10-22 · 58 min＋

Sir David Attenborough reveals what convinced him to do Dynasties, the state of the planet and having an homonymous chimp.

S0 · E3The Dynasties Playlists: Kingdoms, by Phil Taggart 2018-11-25 · 58 min＋

A journey across the animal kingdoms of BBC One's Dynasties, set to a chillout soundtrack by the host of Radio 1's Chillest Show, Phil Taggart.

Venture deep into the wild forest fires and rainstorms of Senegal, to a soundtrack by Radio 1 Rock Show presenter Daniel P Carter.

S0 · E5The Making of Dynasties 2019-02-23 · 58 min＋

Four years in the making and over a thousand days in the field, the Dynasties team set out to film the stories of five extraordinary animals. Embarking on their missions, the film crews traveled from the plains of Africa to the jungles of India.

S0 · E6Meerkat: A Dynasties Special 2020-12-28 · 58 min＋

A film following a young meerkat queen living in the harsh beauty of the Makgadikgadi salt pans. If her new pups are to survive, she must unite her family in the face of rivals, predators and immense dust storms.

S0 · E7The Making of Dynasties: Season 2 2022-07-02 · 42 min＋

Behind the scenes footage of how Season 2 of this breathtaking series was filmed.

S0 · E8Macaque: Monkeys in the Mountains – A Dynasties Special 2022-12-30 · 58 min＋

High in the Atlas Mountains of Morocco lives a group of Barbary macaque monkeys. The alpha male, known as Mac, has just battled to win the leadership of the troop. He must now lead and protect them while fending off rivals who still want his crown.

S1 · E1Chimpanzee 2018-11-11 · 59 min＋

A chimpanzee leader is surrounded by rivals who are prepared to kill him for his crown. Can he hold on to power? A story of power, politics and the fight for survival.

S1 · E2Emperor 2018-11-18 · 58 min＋

Emperor penguins battle for survival against the worst winter in the world. Working together can they protect and feed their chicks till they reach adulthood?

S1 · E3Lion 2018-11-25 · 57 min＋

The leader of a once mighty lion pride must now battle for their very survival. Can this extraordinary lioness save her family from disaster?

S1 · E4Painted Wolf 2018-12-02 · 58 min＋

The leader of a great Painted Wolf family is growing old. Her power to keep the peace is waning. A feud with an ambitious daughter threatens to bring the dynasty down.

S1 · E5Tiger 2018-12-09 · 57 min＋

A tigress, Raj Bhera, has 4 new cubs. She must protect them while battling rivals who want to steal her lands and overthrow her. Will she hold on and raise her cubs to adulthood?

S2 · E1Puma 2022-03-20 · 58 min＋

A mother puma must battle rivals, tackle prey nearly three times her size and endure the wild mountain weather of Patagonia in her bid to raise four cubs – her biggest litter yet.

S2 · E2Elephant 2022-03-27 · 57 min＋

In Amboseli, Kenya, an incredibly rare event pushes a struggling elephant family to its limits. To save their dynasty, they have to work together and overcome the challenge of a lifetime.

S2 · E3Cheetah 2022-04-03 · 58 min＋

On Zambia’s plains, a cheetah mother must keep her precious cubs safe, preparing them for life without her. They take on dangerous prey, battle hyenas and learn that even tiny neighbours can bite back.

S2 · E4Hyena 2022-04-10 · 57 min＋

With the emergence of a young rival, a spotted hyena queen struggles to keep her grip on power – while also trying to raise a family – on Zambia’s vast and unforgiving Liuwa Plain grasslands.