Trials of Life
Each of the twelve 50-minute episodes features a different aspect of the journey through life, from birth to adulthood and continuation of the species through reproduction.
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Streaming now in the United States on Britbox Apple TV channel and BBC Select Apple Tv channel.
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Frequently asked questions about Trials of Life
Where can I watch Trials of Life in the United States?
Trials of Life is available to stream on Britbox Apple TV channel and BBC Select Apple Tv channel in the United States. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Can I watch Trials of Life for free?
Not free in the United States right now. Trials of Life needs a subscription to Britbox Apple TV channel and BBC Select Apple Tv channel.
What are the ratings for Trials of Life?
Trials of Life scores 8.4 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in Trials of Life?
Trials of Life stars David Attenborough.
How many seasons of Trials of Life are there?
Trials of Life has 1 season and 12 episodes, and is ended.
How long does it take to watch all of Trials of Life?
All 12 episodes of Trials of Life add up to about 9 hours 48 minutes at roughly 49 minutes each. At two hours a night that is about 5 evenings; at four hours a day it takes about 2 days.
What network is Trials of Life on?
Trials of Life airs on BBC One, and is produced by BBC Studios Natural History Unit.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.