The Secret Life of Bees

Steve Backshall takes a fascinating look at the 270 bee species of the UK - from the industrious honeybee to the bold bumble bee - as we probe their history, science and habitats.

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Status	Returning Series
Original Name	The Secret Life of Bees
First Air Date	May 22, 2025
Last Air Date	May 29, 2025
Seasons	1
Episodes	2
Episode Runtime	0min
Language	English
Original Language	English
Production Countries	—
Production Companies
Networks	5

S01E02

Episode 2

Steve Backshall reveals how swarms and stings are nothing to be afraid of as he attempts to allow 10,000 bees to crawl all over his face. The presenter also finds out how the National Bee Unit are trying to eradicate the dreaded Asian hornet - a bee-eating machine - from the UK's shores.

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