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Sir David Attenborough uses innovative technology to explore how color plays a vital role in animal interactions.

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Attenborough's Life in Colour: Miniseries | Rotten Tomatoes (1) Carson Timar Clapper Whilst the show is incredibly informative, it is held together by one magical piece of the puzzle: the simple charm of David Attenborough. This legendary figure has charmed audiences for decades and within Life in Color, it is no different. Feb 22, 2022 Full Review Attenborough's Life in Colour: Miniseries | Rotten Tomatoes (2) Yvonne Bohwongprasert Bangkok Post Each of three episodes in the first season are filled the nuggets of information, both entertaining and reflective of the need for humans to protect the amazingly breathtaking animals that make their home both on land and in water. May 7, 2021 Full Review Attenborough's Life in Colour: Miniseries | Rotten Tomatoes (3) Marty Brown Common Sense Media Life in Color is unique in its focus, and the spotlight on color itself means that its subjects are often remarkably beautiful. Rated: 4/5 May 5, 2021 Full Review Attenborough's Life in Colour: Miniseries | Rotten Tomatoes (4) Joel Keller Decider Informative and visually stunning. Apr 23, 2021 Full Review Read all reviews

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Jill B This was truly wonderful, as most of his programmes arec Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/16/23 Full Review cem y If I see David Attenborough's name on the poster of a documentary, that's it!! It is the only motive to watch that piece. This particular documentary is awesome! I am very glad that the technology of camera reached at a point where the world around us is transferred onto the screen with a fantastic resolution. Its emphasis on color in terms of its effects on breeding or camouflage is very intriguing and remarkable. Must watch if you like these kinds of documentaries... Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review dave d It's fine. It's different, but still informative. Rated 3.5/5 Stars • Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review william k Fascinating short documentary series revealing recent scientific findings on the topic illustrated with some spectacular photography; the third and final episode is a bit of a summary of the techniques used for the series plus some remarks on the dangers of climate change. Rated 3.5/5 Stars • Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review johann m Wow!! In these 3 episodes, David Attenborough explores the vital role that colour plays in the daily life of various species, as an essential tool used for survival. Colours help animals to win a mate, to fight off rivals and to warn enemies and this is revealed through technological advancements in camera equipment. Extremely interesting and stunning until the very end. Rated 4/5 Stars • Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review Audience Member Lovely documentary with stunning footage of colorful animals and their fascinating rituals. As interesting and enjoyable as it was, the editing needed work. The third episode was not necessary to the miniseries at all. Rated 3.5/5 Stars • Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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David Attenborough Host Sharmila Choudhury Producer Sally Thomson Producer Nick Green Producer Carolyn Johnson Producer Bridget Appleby Director
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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Feb 28, 2021 Seeing in Color A mandrill flaunts its hues; birds and butterflies offer dazzling displays; a rainbow mantis shrimp packs a punch; red frogs battle it out. Details Episode 2 Aired Mar 7, 2021 Hiding in Color David Attenborough reveals the extraordinary ways that some animals use color to hide and disappear into the background. Details Episode 3 Aired Apr 22, 2021 Chasing Color The crew shares how they captured views of a hidden world across various habitats and challenging conditions using a pioneering camera system. Details

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Director
Bridget Appleby, Adam Geiger

Executive Producer
Colette Beaudry, Stephen Dunleavy

Network
BBC

Genre
Documentary

Original Language
British English

Release Date
Feb 28, 2021
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