Attenborough and the Empire of the Ants
David Attenborough is in the Swiss Jura Mountains to discover the secrets of a giant. Beneath his feet lies a vast network of tunnels and chambers, home to a huge empire of ants.
David Attenborough is in the Swiss Jura Mountains to discover the secrets of a giant. Beneath his feet lies a vast network of tunnels and chambers, home to a huge empire of ants. It is believed to be one of the largest animal societies in the world, where over a billion ants from rival colonies live in peace. Their harmonious existence breaks many of the rules for both ants and evolution, and raises some important questions. Through winter, spring and into summer, David turns detective to find the answers.
On TV
Clips
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"Frankencam"
Duration: 01:39
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Ants vs Cows
Duration: 01:46
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Ant pharmacists
Duration: 01:46
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Living solar panels
Duration: 01:05
Music Played
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Hans Zimmer, Michael Hobe
Harvey Two-Face
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Narrator | David Attenborough |
| Writer | Martin Dohrn |
| Writer | Joe Loncraine |
| Director | Martin Dohrn |
| Director | Joe Loncraine |
| Editor | Andi Campbell-Waite |
| Composer | Fraser Purdie |
| Production Manager | Liz Thorp |
| Production Manager | Judith Hamberger |
| Executive Producer | Ivo Filatsch |
| Production Company | Terra Mater Factual Studios |
Broadcasts
Thu 28 Dec 2017 21:30- Fri 5 Jan 2018 19:00蜜芽传媒 Two except Wales
- Tue 9 Jan 2018 00:15
- Wed 11 Apr 2018 20:00
- Sat 29 Dec 2018 16:10
- Sat 28 Nov 2020 19:25蜜芽传媒 Two except Scotland
- Sun 10 Jul 2022 15:20蜜芽传媒 Two except Scotland & Wales
- Fri 25 Jul 2025 19:00蜜芽传媒 One except Cambridgeshire, HD, Northern Ireland, Northern Ireland HD, Oxfordshire & 4 more
