Season 16
(1997)
Cast
Episodes
Puma: Lion of the Andes 0.0
October 19, 1997
The Temple Troop 0.0
October 26, 1997
In Sri Lanka's ruined city of Polonnaruwa lives the Temple Troop, the unruliest gang of monkeys around. This film follo…
Denali: the Great Alaskan Wilderness 0.0
November 2, 1997
An examination of the wildlife living around Mt McKinley, North America's highest peak.
Jungle Nights 0.0
November 9, 1997
Set in the tropical rainforests of Central America, this film reveals the unseen behaviour of jaguars, vampires, margay…
Paracas and the Billion Dollar Bird 0.0
November 16, 1997
Along the shores of the Paracas National Park on the coast of Peru, two very different worlds collide - the barren Atac…
Komodo Dragon 0.0
November 23, 1997
A study of the world's largest lizard, the man-eating Komodo dragon of Indonesia, revealing the dinosaur-like creature …
At the Edge of the Sea 0.0
November 30, 1997
An absorbing exploration of coastal British Columbia, At the Edge of the Sea provides an insight into the diverse life …
Beyond the Naked Eye 0.0
December 7, 1997
The hidden world of microscopic bugs, microbes, fungi and plants is revealed using special filming techniques. These ti…
On the Path of the Reindeer 0.0
December 21, 1997
This edition follows thousands of reindeer as they undertake a 400km migration through Lapland, guided by the Saami, th…
The Secret Garden 0.0
December 27, 1997
Timelapse and close-up photography reveals the natural lives of the plants and animals that inhabit an English garden.
The Dragons of Galapagos 0.0
January 18, 1998
A look at the iguanas of the Galapagos.
Three Monkeys 0.0
January 25, 1998
How three species of monkey - howlers, red spiders and white-faced - use their different skills to fight for survival d…
Borneo: Island in the Clouds 0.0
February 1, 1998
The wildlife of Borneo, home to a diverse array of creatures, including proboscis monkeys, forest elephants, rhinos and…
Oman: Jewel of Arabia 0.0
February 15, 1998
Documenatary film looking at the geography, wildlife and peoples of Oman.
The Lost Lands of Scilly 0.0
February 22, 1998
Sharks, palm trees, shipwrecks and sandy shores are all vital ingredients for a sub-tropical paradise. Add sunken treas…
Fire and Ice: an Icelandic Saga 0.0
March 1, 1998
During filming in Iceland, a huge volcano exploded under Europe's largest icecap, melting billions of tons of ice. But …
Metropolis 0.0
March 8, 1998
New York's concrete and steel plays host to fascinating wildlife, including falcons, raccoons and horseshoe crabs.
The Otters of Yellowstone 0.0
March 15, 1998
Spanning three states, Yellowstone is America's most famous national park, with a cast of charming inhabitants set agai…
The Forbidden Fruit 0.0
March 22, 1998
Following the success of David Attenborough's PRIVATE LIFE OF PLANTS, a further chance to see flora from unusual perspe…