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Dynasties

Dynasties

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20188.32 Seasons9 EpisodesEnded

Overview

Follow the true stories of five of the world's most celebrated, yet endangered animals; penguins, chimpanzees, lions, painted wolves and tigers. Each in a heroic struggle against rivals and against the forces of nature, these families fight for their own survival and for the future of their dynasties.

Created by Mike Gunton
Produced by Rupert Barrington
NetworksBBC One

Top Cast

David Attenborough

David Attenborough

Self - Narrator

Themes & Keywords

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About Dynasties

Dynasties is a documentary, family series that first aired in 2018 exploring themes of wolf, lion, penguin, tiger, wildlife, nature. Created by Mike Gunton, it stars David Attenborough. Follow the true stories of five of the world's most celebrated, yet endangered animals; penguins, chimpanzees, lions, painted wolves and tigers. Each in a heroic struggle against rivals and against the forces of nature, these families fight for their own survival and for the future of their dynasties.

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