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Life on Earth S1E4 — The Swarming Hordes

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Life on Earth•Season 1•Episode 4

The Swarming Hordes

8.6/10 · 99 votesFeb 6, 197955 min

Ranked #11 of 13 in Season 1•−0.1 vs season avg

David Attenborough looks at the role of a few of the millions of insect species, some of which have developed extremely close relationships with plants. Insects pollinate flowers and in some cases neither flower nor insect can survive without the other.

Written byDavid Attenborough

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Cast1

David Attenborough

David Attenborough

Self - Presenter

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Richard Brock

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Rodger Jackman

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Betty Block

Editor

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Ronald Eastman

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John Sparks

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Neil Cleminson

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Michael Salisbury

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Keith Hopkins

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Episode Summary

"The Swarming Hordes" is episode 4 of Life on Earth season 1. It scored 8.6/10 from 99 votes, ranking #11 of 13 episodes this season (season average 8.7). Written by David Attenborough, it aired on February 6, 1979.

Next: E5 · Conquest of the Waters Best of Season 1