# Where to watch The Trials of Life (1990) in the UK

> The Trials of Life (1990) is available to watch free in the UK on BBC iPlayer. Last verified on 17 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1990  
**Runtime:** 660 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 9.2/10  
**Genres:** Documentary  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 17 May 2026 (2026-05-16T23:46:53.667Z)  

## Synopsis

Each of the twelve 50-minute episodes features a different aspect of the journey through life, from birth to adulthood and continuation of the species through reproduction.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Free (with ads or TV licence)

- [BBC iPlayer](https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/search?q=The%20Trials%20of%20Life)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch The Trials of Life for free in the UK?**

The Trials of Life (1990) is available free (with adverts or a TV licence) on BBC iPlayer in the United Kingdom.

**Is The Trials of Life on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

The Trials of Life is not currently included with any major UK subscription service. It may still be available to rent or buy.

**How accurate is this film's availability data?**

Availability is sourced from The Movie Database (TMDB), which in turn pulls from JustWatch. Listings are refreshed daily. For purchase decisions, the provider's own site is the source of truth.

## Sources

- Streaming availability: The Movie Database (TMDB), refreshed daily.
- Underlying licensing data: JustWatch.
- Canonical URL: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/364724/the-trials-of-life-1990
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/vmngxEK7TiXI2udzJK28ZpZp9JJ.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/364724/the-trials-of-life-1990.json

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