Tuesday 22 July, 4:15pm - 5:15pmon BBC Two

The Life of Mammals

Name: 4:15pm - Series 1 Episode 8
Start: 2025-07-23T15:15:00Z
End: 2025-07-23T16:15:00Z
Location: BBC Two

Series 1 Episode 7: Return to the Water

In Florida, David swims for the first time with manatees - gentle, giant grazing mammals. Off the coast of California, he dons a wet suit and flippers to swim with sea otters, and, in a tiny boat, he encounters the biggest mammal of all, a blue whale.

Category: Documentary / Animals / Nature
Original air date: 15/01/2003

Cast and crew

David AttenboroughHost

Upcoming broadcasts

Tomorrow, 4:15pmon BBC Two
Series 1 Episode 5
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Series 1 Episode 5
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Series 1 Episode 6
Tuesday 22 July, 4:15pmon BBC Two HD
Series 1 Episode 7
Wednesday 23 July, 4:15pmon BBC Two
Series 1 Episode 8