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Monkey Life
A Primate Planet Productions film
Documenting the work of Monkey World – Ape Rescue Centre
Documenting the work of Monkey World – Ape Rescue Centre
After ten years of successful filming of Monkey Business, first filmed by Tigress and then by Meridian ITV, Monkey Life was created in 2006. Both series are shown on Animal Planet and other channels worldwide.
Set in Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre in Dorset, UK, Monkey Life follows the nail-biting rescue and rehabilitation stories of some of the most abused and neglected monkeys in the world, and the unwavering hard wok of Dr. Alison Cronin, MBE, Jeremy Keeling and their team, in their ongoing mission to stop the illegal smuggling of primates from the wild. Refugees and chimps that were found abused in laboratories, circus tents or as photographers props are rehabilitated here and given the chance to spend the rest of their days being cared for in a natural environment.
Filmed over the course of a year, this heart-warming series follows the day-to-day dramas and personalities of these, our closest relatives. From power struggles and dramas, to friendship bonds and new additions to the group, Monkey Life follows some of the most beautiful creatures on the planet, and the team who are devoted to working with them.
MONKEY LIFE is back on Channel FIVE
Series 4 will be shown on Channel Five this year and Series 5 will be broadcast late summer 2012. Dates still to be confirmed. Please check the Channel Five website for the most up to date information.
SERIES 4 on Nat Geo WILD UK
UK – From 6th February 2012, every Monday at 12 noon and 12.30pm. Please see the National Geographic Channel website.
SERIES 1, 2 and 3 & 5 on Animal Planet
(Series 5) UK - From 29th August (weekdays) from 6pm and an hour later on Animal Planet+1, and repeats during the day and on weekends.(Series 5) Europe, Middle East & Africa - From 7th November (weekdays) from 6.15pm and repeated on the weekend in the mornings.
(Series 3) Romania - 26th September to 7th October 2011 between 8am and 9am.
2nd November to 15th November 2011 between 8am and 9am.
From 11th December 2011 to 5th January 2012 between 8am and 9am.
(Series 2) Romania - 19th October to 1st November 2011 between 8am and 9am.
9th December to 22nd December 2011 between 8am and 9am.
(Series 1) Romania - 10th October to 18th October 2011 between 8am and 9am.
30th November to 8th December 2011 between 8am and 9am.
20th January to 30th January 2012 between 8am and 9am.
(Series 1) Latin America - From 7th to 26th October 2011 at 12.30pm and again at 5.30pm.
Please see the Animal Planet website for scheduled dates and times.
Series 2 on HULU.com in USA
It’s free for all those viewers in the US! Tune into Monkey Life on the digital platform, HULU.
DVDs AND MERCHANDISE
MONKEY LIFE - Series 3 DVD
20 half-hour episodes (7.5 hours) on four DVDs, with English subtitles for the hard of hearing, a 12 page episode booklet and extras on the DVD.
"The passion of the staff, plus the beautiful and often hilarious monkeys, makes this a great half-hour of TV"- TV TIMES
"Moving documentary series" - DAILY MAIL
MONKEY LIFE - Series 2 DVD & Posters
20 half-hour episodes (7.5 hours) on four DVDs, with English subtitles for the hard of hearing, a 12 page booklet and extras on the DVD.
"This endearing series is cute enough to thaw even the frostiest of hearts" - DAILY MAIL
"Terrific documentary series" - THE SUNDAY TELEGRAPH
Posters are available for sale in the Monkey World shop.
MONKEY LIFE - Series 1 DVD & Merchandise
On sale in the Monkey World Shop and on Amazon.co.uk
Fourteen episodes with English subtitles, as well as a multitude of extras! Don't miss the stars of the show gallery, and an 8 page booklet telling you what's in each episode!
With births, rivalries and more, it’s better than any of the soaps – and far cuter too!” – SUNDAY EXPRESS
An unusually delightful programme – GUARDIAN UNLIMITED
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