Penguins: Spy in the Huddle

Penguins: Spy in the Huddle (2013)

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Penguins: Spy in the Huddle spends nearly a year in their close company of penguins, deploying 50 spycams to capture as never before the true character of these birds.

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Scheduleevery Monday at 21:00 (60 min)

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Growing Up
Season 1Episode 360 min

Growing Up

The chicks are growing up fast and becoming increasingly independent. Emperor and rockhopper chicks are placed in a creche as their parents go fishing. The Humboldts are left in their burrows as the adults enjoy a soft landing of feathers by a beach swarming with cormorants.

Packed in a huddle, the emperor chicks have to be identity-checked before they are fed, and their parents are swamped by hungry impostors. Giant petrels are an ever-present danger, while vampire bats target the Humboldts. As the young grow bigger and preen out baby fluff, they sport punk hairdos. The emperor chicks go skating on a newly formed ice rink, while the rockhopper chicks practise jumping skills.

Eventually all the chicks leave for the sea, tackling the same hazards as their parents before them, from sea lions to predatory birds, high cliffs to glaciers. All face huge challenges. There are plenty of surprises along the way, but soon the chicks discover their true home - the sea.

From egg to adolescent, spycams have been with the young penguins through their tough early months. They are with them as they leave. It will be years before they follow in their parents' footsteps and return to breed.

Feb. 25, 2013

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E03Growing UpFeb. 25, 2013
S01E02First StepsFeb. 18, 2013
S01E01The JourneyFeb. 11, 2013
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did Penguins: Spy in the Huddle first premiere?

Penguins: Spy in the Huddle first premiered in 2013.

How many episodes does Penguins: Spy in the Huddle have?

Penguins: Spy in the Huddle has three episodes.

How long is each episode of Penguins: Spy in the Huddle?

Each episode of Penguins: Spy in the Huddle is one hour long.

What is the genre of Penguins: Spy in the Huddle?

Penguins: Spy in the Huddle is a documentary series.

Who narrates Penguins: Spy in the Huddle?

David Tennant narrates Penguins: Spy in the Huddle.

What is the premise of Penguins: Spy in the Huddle?

The premise of Penguins: Spy in the Huddle is the use of animatronic cameras to capture the lives of penguins in their natural habitats.

Where was Penguins: Spy in the Huddle filmed?

Penguins: Spy in the Huddle was filmed in Antarctica and the Falkland Islands.

How were the animatronic cameras used in Penguins: Spy in the Huddle?

The animatronic cameras were disguised as penguins and placed among real penguins to capture their behavior and interactions.

Who produced Penguins: Spy in the Huddle?

Penguins: Spy in the Huddle was produced by John Downer Productions.

What is unique about Penguins: Spy in the Huddle compared to other nature documentaries?

Penguins: Spy in the Huddle is unique because it uses animatronic cameras to capture footage from the perspective of the animals being studied.

What types of penguins are featured in Penguins: Spy in the Huddle?

Penguins: Spy in the Huddle features three types of penguins: emperor penguins, rockhopper penguins, and Humboldt penguins.

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David Tennant

David Tennant

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