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.
Where to watch Trials of Life in United States
Britbox Apple TV Channel 
BritBox
BBC Select Apple Tv channel
Amazon Prime VideoClick a service to open Trials of Life there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Trials of Life streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Britbox Apple TV Channel , BritBox, BBC Select Apple Tv channel, Amazon Prime Video | — |
| United Kingdom | Sky Go, BBC iPlayer | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Canada | BritBox, Britbox Apple TV Channel , BBC Select Apple Tv channel | — |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
About Trials of Life
Trials of Life is a 1990 English-language documentary and family series. It spans 1 season and 12 episodes and has concluded. In United States, it is currently streaming on Britbox Apple TV Channel , BritBox, BBC Select Apple Tv channel.
Trials of Life was produced by BBC Studios Natural History Unit and made in United Kingdom. It was first aired on October 4, 1990.
- Director
- Mike Gunton
- First aired
- October 4, 1990
- Last aired
- December 20, 1990
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 1 (12 episodes)
- Network
- BBC One
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Production
- BBC Studios Natural History Unit
Trials of Life cast & crew
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Michael deGruy and it was produced by Peter Jones.
Is Trials of Life worth watching?
With 1 season and 12 episodes, it's a quick, bingeable run.
If you enjoy documentary and family, Trials of Life is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Trials of Life
In United States, you can stream Trials of Life on Britbox Apple TV Channel , BritBox, BBC Select Apple Tv channel, and Amazon Prime Video. Click any service above to open it directly.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Trials of Life
David Attenborough
Self - Narrator (voice)
Trials of Life — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Trials of Life in United States?
Trials of Life is streaming on Britbox Apple TV Channel , BritBox, BBC Select Apple Tv channel, Amazon Prime Video in United States.
▸Is Trials of Life on Britbox Apple TV Channel ?
Yes — Trials of Life is currently available on Britbox Apple TV Channel in United States.
▸What language is Trials of Life in?
Trials of Life is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of Trials of Life are there?
Trials of Life has 1 season with 12 episodes in total.
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