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Broadcast date

2006-04-30 • 14 episodes

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Episodes of this season

event 2006-04-30 • schedule 30m

Baby orang-utan Hsiao Ning meets the rest of her family face to face, and the position of chimp leader in Rodney's old group is decided.

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2. Episode 2

event 2006-05-07 • schedule 30m

Daily life at Europe's largest ape rescue centre in Dorset, focusing on the love affairs, family squabbles and strategic power moves among the biggest group of chimpanzees outside Africa.

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3. Episode 3

event 2006-05-14 • schedule 30m

Orang-utan Aris arrives at the park, while pregnant Hsiao Quai prepares to give birth.

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4. Episode 4

event 2006-05-21 • schedule 30m

Vet John Lewis accompanies the rescue centre's manager to Fuerteventura in the Canary Islands on a mission to collect chimp Patricia, while back in Dorset concern grows over the health of 37-year-old capuchin monkey Pepe.

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5. Episode 5

event 2006-05-28 • schedule 30m

The dentist is called out when orang-utan A-Mei develops toothache. Patricia, the new arrival from Spain, makes a big impression as she is introduced to her chimp family, while baby Kai takes his first steps into the great outdoors.

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6. Episode 6

event 2006-06-04 • schedule 30m

The bachelor chimps cause havoc, baby orang-utan Kai gets to grips with the outside world and new arrival Patricia meets the big boss.

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7. Episode 7

event 2006-07-16 • schedule 30m

Monkey World's planned Vietnam project is finally given the go-ahead, while baby orang-utan Kai has trouble getting a firm grip on his mother. Plus, an insight into the life of the 'king of the swingers' Simon.

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8. Episode 8

event 2006-07-23 • schedule 30m

Alison Cronin is shocked to discover endangered gibbons left chained to trees in Vietnam. Jason undergoes a surgical procedure, and there's a report on an African chimp living in a Far Eastern zoo.

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9. Episode 9

event 2006-07-30 • schedule 30m

A medical emergency arises when chimpanzee Olympia falls gravely ill, while orang-utan babies Hsiao Ning and Aris settle into their new group.

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10. Episode 10

event 2006-08-06 • schedule 30m

Garlic proves to be a real hit with orang-utan Hsiao Ning. Chimpanzee Paddy shows age is no barrier to having fun, and there are investigations into Olympia's recent discomfort. Baby orang-utan Kai starts to get to grips with life, and Patricia is introduced to the boss.

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11. Episode 11

event 2006-08-13 • schedule 30m

There is a surprise delivery for Hananya's chimps, a mystery illness strikes the orang-utan nursery at the Dorset ape rescue centre, and eating machine Charlie makes an appearance.

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12. Episode 12

event 2006-08-20 • schedule 30m

Cathy the chimpanzee introduces her baby, and Hsiao-Quai shows that nothing will come between her and a meal.

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13. Episode 13

event 2006-08-27 • schedule 30m

A serious turn of events affects Cathy and her newborn baby, while the apes at the rescue centre are treated to a selection of mouth-watering goodies.

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14. Episode 14

End of season • event 2006-09-03 • schedule 30m

Featuring updates on the situation of chimpanzee Cathy and her baby, and the two nursery youngsters Ben and Pip.

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This season's cast

Chris Serle
Self (Voice)

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