

Behind the scenes at Britain’s biggest aquarium. Diving with sharks, hugging fish, weighing stingrays, transporting turtles and introducing octopuses are all in a day’s work for the staff of the National Marine Aquarium. Filmed over a whole year, this is a glimpse into the lives of the aquarium’s 5000.
5 Eps.
Cast: Joanna Scanlan
Behind the scenes at Britain’s biggest aquarium. Diving with sharks, hugging fish, weighing stingrays, transporting turtles and introducing octopuses are all in a day’s work for the staff of the National Marine Aquarium. Filmed over a whole year, this is a glimpse into the lives of the aquarium’s 5000.
5 Eps.
Ends 13 Nov 2026
Eng
Chi, Eng
4K
Cast
Joanna Scanlan


New
E1
Moving A Shark Is An Adrenaline Rush
E1
Moving A Shark Is An Adrenaline Rush
New
A shark is carried to the top of the aquarium and Friday the turtle has a shark encounter.
60mins
Ends 13 Nov 2026


New
E2
It’s Amazing He Didn’t Drop That Ray
E2
It’s Amazing He Didn’t Drop That Ray
New
Catching stingrays is a challenge and Xav finds a way to keep the turtle out of trouble.
60mins
Ends 13 Nov 2026


New
E3
Do You Have Room For A Turtle?
E3
Do You Have Room For A Turtle?
New
Marcus and Emma head to the Maldives on a rescue mission for an injured turtle.
60mins
Ends 13 Nov 2026


New
E4
If It Goes Wrong, I’ll Blame Him
E4
If It Goes Wrong, I’ll Blame Him
New
Ian does DIY ten metres underwater, and there’s a surprise for Jill, the “ray whisperer”.
60mins
Ends 13 Nov 2026


New
E5
OMG These Animals Are So Smart
E5
OMG These Animals Are So Smart
New
Marcus installs a shark cage for the public to use and a new octopus arrives.
60mins
Ends 13 Nov 2026


New
E6
Florence the Shark is Looking Round
E6
Florence the Shark is Looking Round
New
There's a visit from the Princess of Wales, and a pregnancy test for Florence the shark.
60mins
Ends 13 Nov 2026


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