The Secret Life of Bees: Story, Cast and Series Facts

Story and premise

The series follows British naturalist and explorer Steve Backshall showing us what it takes to be a beekeeper when he becomes an apiarist for the first time, as well as exploring the importance of the 270 different bee species in Britain, showcasing the marvels of their societies; examining the importance of their existence through history; and delving into the science and cutting edge research being conducted into these fascinating creatures.   

Without bees and other pollinators our food security would be seriously compromised – they are vital to the well-being of the UK and the planet.

Series details

• Title: The Secret Life of Bees
• Format: Documentary
• Language: English
• Genres: Nature
• Premiere date: 2025-05-22
• Status in TVmaze: Running
• Network listed by TVmaze: 5
• Network country: United Kingdom
• Typical episode runtime: 60 minutes
• TVMaze ID: 77785

Cast and credited roles

• Steve Backshall — Presenter

Seasons in the TVmaze catalogue

• Season 1: premiered 2025-05-22; final listed air date 2025-05-29; episode order: 2.

Source and licence

Adapted from The Secret Life of Bees 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.