Secret World of Sound with David Attenborough: Story, Cast and Series Facts

Story and premise

David Attenborough explores the extraordinary ways that animals hear and produce sound, and the crucial role sound plays in the lives of animals around the globe - from birth to surviving adulthood and finding a mate. Using cutting-edge recording technology and 360-degree Dolby Atmos soundscapes, this immersive, ground-breaking series places sound centre stage for the first time.

We witness how baby caiman communicate with each other from within the egg, how lions and hyaenas battle in the dark using sound, how a strange fish baffled local residents with its eerie hum, and how some birds have mastered the art of mimicry to remarkable effect. Packed with wonder, insight and new scientific discoveries, Secret World of Sound with David Attenborough will transport viewers into an unforgettable experience.

Series details

• Title: Secret World of Sound with David Attenborough
• Format: Documentary
• Language: English
• Premiere date: 2024-02-25
• Final broadcast date listed: 2024-03-10
• Status in TVmaze: Ended
• Network listed by TVmaze: Sky Nature
• Network country: United Kingdom
• Typical episode runtime: 60 minutes
• TVmaze community rating: 8/10
• TVMaze ID: 70838
• IMDb ID: tt31186319
• TVDB ID: 438710

Cast and credited roles

• David Attenborough — David Attenborough

Seasons in the TVmaze catalogue

• Season 1: premiered 2024-02-25; final listed air date 2024-03-10; episode order: 3.

Source and licence

Adapted from Secret World of Sound with David Attenborough on TVmaze. The synopsis is reproduced as plain text; catalogue facts, cast and season records are selected and reformatted. This adapted text is available under CC BY-SA 4.0, following the TVmaze API licence. Network and web-channel credits identify the service listed in this source; they do not establish current streaming availability.