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David Attenborough's First Life (2010–2010) — nature · history on BBC Two

The answer: Concluded November 12, 2010.
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Genre
Nature · History
Network / streamer
BBC Two
Premiered
November 5, 2010
Ended
November 12, 2010
Runtime
~60 min per episode
1season
2episodes

About David Attenborough's First Life

David Attenborough's First Life ended on November 12, 2010, after its two-episode run on BBC Two.

This documentary series explored the origins of life on Earth, focusing on the period when animals first appeared in the oceans around half a billion years ago. Using fossils and modern animals as evidence, the series examined how early creatures developed traits such as eyes, predators, and limbs that allowed them to survive and evolve. Advances in fossil discoveries and computer-generated imagery (CGI) enabled a detailed reconstruction of these ancient environments and animals.

The show was a nature and history series that premiered on November 5, 2010. It was narrated by David Attenborough, who also played himself in the series. Each episode was approximately 60 minutes long, providing a detailed look at a pivotal era in Earth's biological history.

David Attenborough's First Life episode schedule

2 aired

Aired · 2

DateEp.Title
November 12, 2010 S1·E2 Conquest
November 5, 2010 S1·E1 Arrival

David Attenborough's First Life cast