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202360 minRunning

Secrets of the Aquarium

Network:BBC Two

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S01E06 - "Florence the Shark Is Looking Round"

Aired on Dec 19, 2023, 6:30 PM

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Description

Transporting turtles, hugging fish and swimming with sharks - all in a day's work. Head under the water as the dedicated team reveal the secrets of Britain's biggest aquarium.

Details

Status
Running
Language
English
Runtime
60 min
Premiered
November 14, 2023
Schedule
Tuesday at 8:00 PM

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Episodes (1 Season · 6 Episodes)

Moving a Shark Is an Adrenaline Rush

Marcus, the new curator, attempts a high-risk move for a problem shark to the top of the aquarium. Andrew builds a cave for a reclusive lobster, and star attraction Friday the turtle suffers a nasty bite from a mystery tankmate.

Nov 14, 2023

60 min

It's Amazing He Didn't Drop that Ray

Catching rays is a challenge with a sting in the tail. Xav has to find a way to keep Friday the Turtle out of trouble. Freyja gives some care home residents a moving close encounter with sharks.

Nov 21, 2023

60 min

Do You Have Room for a Turtle?

Marcus and Emma head to the Maldives on a rescue mission for an injured turtle. Back in Plymouth, Ian trains Zeus the zebra shark using a toy boat, and Andrew collects fresh seaweed for Larry the lobster.

Nov 28, 2023

60 min

If It Goes Wrong, I'll Blame Him

Ian has to carry out repairs ten metres underwater in the deepest tank in Britain, and there's a surprise for volunteer Jill, the aquarium's 86-year-old 'ray whisperer'.

Dec 5, 2023

60 min

OMG These Animals Are So Smart

Marcus installs a shark cage to allow visitors a close encounter, and a new octopus arrives from Portugal. Amelia has problems that threaten an ambitious project to replant the seagrass meadows.

Dec 12, 2023

60 min

Florence the Shark Is Looking Round

There's a surprise visit from the Princess of Wales, concern for a recent arrival and a pregnancy test for Florence the shark.

Dec 19, 2023

60 min

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