Specials (2018)
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Episodes 8
The Prequel
An exclusive first view of David Attenborough's new series, Dynasties. Five extraordinary animals, battling rivals and the forces of nature for the future of their families.
Read MoreDavid Attenborough On Dynasties
Sir David Attenborough reveals what convinced him to do Dynasties, the state of the planet and having an homonymous chimp.
Read MoreThe Dynasties Playlists: Kingdoms, by Phil Taggart
A journey across the animal kingdoms of BBC One's Dynasties, set to a chillout soundtrack by the host of Radio 1's Chillest Show, Phil Taggart.
Read MoreThe Dynasties Playlists: Fire and Rain, by Daniel P Carter
Venture deep into the wild forest fires and rainstorms of Senegal, to a soundtrack by Radio 1 Rock Show presenter Daniel P Carter.
Read MoreThe Making of Dynasties
Four years in the making and over a thousand days in the field, the Dynasties team set out to film the stories of five extraordinary animals. Embarking on their missions, the film crews traveled from the plains of Africa to the jungles of India.
Read MoreMeerkat: A Dynasties Special
A film following a young meerkat queen living in the harsh beauty of the Makgadikgadi salt pans. If her new pups are to survive, she must unite her family in the face of rivals, predators and immense dust storms.
Read MoreThe Making of Dynasties: Season 2
Behind the scenes footage of how Season 2 of this breathtaking series was filmed.
Read MoreMacaque: Monkeys in the Mountains – A Dynasties Special
High in the Atlas Mountains of Morocco lives a group of Barbary macaque monkeys. The alpha male, known as Mac, has just battled to win the leadership of the troop. He must now lead and protect them while fending off rivals who still want his crown.
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