Life on Earth(1979)
A natural history by David Attenborough
Life on Earth Synopsis
The story of life, from the first primitive cells to the plants and animals that now live around us.
Life on Earth (1979) is a documentary series that premiered on January 16, 1979, spanning 1 season and 13 episodes. It stars David Attenborough. Viewers rate it 9.1 out of 10 across 50 ratings.
- First aired:
- 1979-01-16
- Last aired:
- 1979-04-10
- Producers:
- Christopher Parsons
Life on Earth (1979) Trailer
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Life on Earth Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Executive produced by Christopher Parsons.
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Life on Earth Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 9.1/10 from 50 ratings.
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Life on Earth – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I stream Life on Earth?
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Life on Earth (1979) is available to stream on fuboTV, Curiosity Stream, Britbox Apple TV channel, CuriosityStream Apple TV channel, BBC Select Apple Tv channel and CuriosityStream Amazon Channel. Availability comes from JustWatch data and varies by country.
How many seasons of Life on Earth are there?
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Life on Earth has 1 season and 13 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on January 16, 1979.
Is Life on Earth still running?
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No. Life on Earth is marked as ended, with the final episode airing on April 10, 1979.
Who is in the cast of Life on Earth?
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Life on Earth (1979) stars David Attenborough. The full cast list with character names is available in the cast section of this page.
Is Life on Earth any good?
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Life on Earth (1979) is rated 9.1 out of 10 from 50 viewer votes, and suits viewers who like documentary series. Reviews from viewers are collected further down this page.
Where can I watch the Life on Earth trailer?
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The official Life on Earth trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly in your browser.