Macro Worlds: Story, Cast and Series Facts

Story and premise

Insects play a vital role in the ecosystem of the world. Thousands of fascinating species lurk beneath the surface of Europe and most are undiscovered and waiting to be found. A team of researchers enters the giant jungle of creatures to discover just what is beneath the soil. The little kingdom is an idyllic slice of strange beauty full of a variety of different insects --iridescent jeweled beetles, many types of bees, and other otherworldly types. Despite their tiny sizes these inhabitants play a large role in the ecosystem of the world.

Series details

• Title: Macro Worlds
• Format: Documentary
• Language: English
• Genres: Nature
• Premiere date: 2017-12-08
• Final broadcast date listed: 2017-12-22
• Status in TVmaze: Ended
• Web channel listed by TVmaze: BBC iPlayer
• Network country: United Kingdom
• Typical episode runtime: 48 minutes
• TVMaze ID: 52417
• TVDB ID: 390375

Seasons in the TVmaze catalogue

• Season 1: premiered 2017-12-08; final listed air date 2017-12-22; episode order: 3.

Source and licence

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