All Seasons

Season 1

  • S01E01 Wrath

    • March 11, 2015

    Richard E Grant explores the evolutionary roots of Wrath. Like humans, animals also experience a rush of blood to the head, fuelled by a cocktail of hormones.

  • S01E02 Lust

    • March 20, 2015

    Richard E Grant explores the evolutionary roots of Lust - the intense, out-of-control craving ... for sex. Animals feel lust too - otherwise species would die out.

  • S01E03 Sloth

    • March 27, 2015

    Richard E Grant explores the evolutionary roots of Sloth - pure laziness. What role does it play in nature, which is usually built on fierce competitiveness?

  • S01E04 Gluttony

    • April 3, 2015

    Richard E Grant explores the evolutionary roots of gluttony - eating too much, too quickly, or too wildly. Does it also exist in the natural world?

  • S01E05 Envy

    • April 10, 2015

    Richard E Grant explores the evolutionary roots of envy - an obsession with the possessions of others. Does it also exist in the animal kingdom?

  • S01E06 Pride

    • April 17, 2015

    Richard E Grant explores the evolutionary roots of pride. From stag beetles, to gorillas, to hyenas, do animals also display this seemingly human trait?

  • S01E07 Greed

    • April 24, 2015

    Richard E Grant explores the evolutionary roots of greed - the act of taking too much. From hamsters, to baboons, do animals also display this seemingly human trait?