7.8/1089 votes#1 - Under Open Skies
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 1/16/2014
This is the story of two young animals forced to grow up fast. In Africa's savannah a baby elephant shrew learns how speed is the secret to survival amongst the largest animals on Earth; and in America a young grasshopper mouse confronts the Wild West's deadliest creatures to stake a claim of his own.
Director: Simon Bell
Writer: N/A
7.4/1072 votes#2 - Secret Forests
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 1/23/2014
This is the story of two tiny animals coming of age. In the wild woods of North America, a young chipmunk is gathering a vital store of nuts ahead of his first winter - in his way are ruthless rivals and giant predators. In the steaming rainforest, a young tree-shrew is forced deep into the jungle to find food. She must draw on all her intelligence and agility if she is to escape the ultimate jungle predator - a reticulated python!
Director: Verity White
Writer: N/A
7.0/1066 votes#3 - Urban Jungles
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 1/30/2014
This is the ultimate hidden kingdom - the urban jungle. In the colourful and chaotic streets of Rio, a young marmoset is separated from his street gang and forced to confront of the dangers of the city alone. In the futuristic metropolis of Tokyo, a rhinoceros beetle escapes his captors and begins an extraordinary journey through this alien world to find sanctuary.
Director: Gavin Maxwell
Writer: N/A
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Immerse yourself in the lives of extraordinary characters that stand a few inches tall. From chipmunks to mice, be entertained and spellbound by the creatures...
Genre:Documentary
Network:BBC One
Season 1 Ratings Summary
"Under Open Skies" is the best rated episode of "Hidden Kingdoms" season 1. It scored 7.8/10 based on 89 votes. Directed by Simon Bell and written by N/A, it aired on 1/16/2014. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "Secret Forests".