Documentary following endangered species fighting for their survival. David, a chimpanzee in Senegal, tries to overcome threats to his leadership and ensure an heir.
In Senegal, west Africa, live a group of chimpanzees led by an alpha male named David. He has already been alpha for three years - a time when leaders here are usually overthrown. To make matters worse, David has no allies - no-one to help him defend his leadership. As the dry season sets in, the group are forced closer together to survive. But David is now surrounded by rivals who all want his crown and are prepared to kill him for it.
David faces brutal battles, has his world engulfed in flames and has to pull off an extraordinary act of deception. In a story of power and politics, can David overcome the threats to his leadership and hold on to the alpha position long enough to sire a possible future heir to his throne?
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What happened next - David the chimpanzee
Duration: 00:44
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Tensions flare as a female comes into season
Duration: 02:12
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Injured David is cared for by females
Duration: 02:18
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David, The Ruler
Duration: 01:45
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Timings (where shown) are from the start of the programme in hours and minutes
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00:19
Medina
For Altid
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00:39
Samuel Barber
Adagio For Strings Op. 11
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00:41
Jovanotti
11 Piove
Credits
Role | Contributor |
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Presenter | David Attenborough |
Executive Producer | Michael Gunton |
Series Producer | Rupert Barrington |
Producer | Rosie Thomas |
Production Manager | Alison Brown-Humes |
Broadcasts
- Sun 11 Nov 2018 20:30
- Sun 18 Nov 2018 14:05BBC One Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD only
- Sun 18 Nov 2018 15:05BBC One Scotland, Scotland HD, Wales & Wales HD only
- Sun 18 Nov 2018 16:05BBC One except Northern Ireland, Northern Ireland HD, Scotland, Scotland HD, Wales & 1 more
- Fri 7 Dec 2018 08:00
- Thu 27 Dec 2018 12:10
- Mon 9 Mar 2020 20:00
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