Series synopsis
Animals at Play is a British documentary television series that premiered on BBC Two on July 28, 2019. It ended on August 4, 2019. It stars Gordon Buchanan.
Young animals love nothing more than play. But science is now revealing the astonishing benefits animals gain from it. This series uncovers the secrets behind their games.
Premise
Young animals love nothing more than play. But science is now revealing the astonishing benefits animals gain from it. This series uncovers the secrets behind their games.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Gordon Buchanan as Self - Narrator (voice)
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 2 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 2 | July 28, 2019 | August 4, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Power of Play Young animals love playing. But is it all for fun? New research reveals that play is at the heart of almost everything an animal learns, and some unexpected species are at it. |
July 28, 2019 |
| 2 |
Playing Together Some animals love nothing more than group games. But are they just for fun? This film uncovers the astonishing benefits they gain from playing together. |
August 4, 2019 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | BBC Two |
|---|---|
| First aired | July 28, 2019 |
| Last aired | August 4, 2019 |
| Runtime | 59 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Sunday at 20:00:00 |