A journey like no other, full of risk and reward. David Attenborough tells stories of dedication, ingenuity and sacrifice as animals embark on an epic challenge – being a parent.
Official Trailer
Episode One - The Greatest Journey
For the opening episode of the series I shot the African Social spider story.
Episode Three - Grasslands
For Grasslands I filmed the potter wasp story along with a small team in Devon. Notably I filmed inside the pot which has never been done before along with slow mo in flight shots, and the pug moth catterpillar story.
Episode Four - Freshwater
For the Freshwater episode I journeyed to the depths of the French Guinana jungle to film the incredible story fo the male Tictorious dart frog carrying his offspring to various safe places around the jungle including up 40+ meter trees.
Behind the Scenes

Press
Guardian Article
www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2025/jul/28/mother-eating-spiders-david-attenborough-series-parenthood-bbc
BBC Radio Devon / Cornwall