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{{Infobox television |
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| image = Monkey Life Image.png |
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| genre = Documentary Series |
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| writer = |
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| director = Claudia Riccio / Natalie Wilkinson |
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| presenter = |
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| narrated = [[Ralf Little]]<br/>[[Andy Serkis]] |
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| composer = Joseph Metcalfe |
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| country = United Kingdom |
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| num_episodes = 314 (4 specials) |
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| executive_producer = |
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| producer = |
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| location = Dorset, United Kingdom |
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| runtime = 30 mins |
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| company = Primate Planet Productions Ltd / Athena Films |
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| first_aired = {{start date|2007}} |
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| last_aired = present |
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| related = ''[[Monkey Business (TV series)|Monkey Business]]''<br>''10 Years of Monkey Business'' |
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| num_series = 16 |
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| channel = [[Channel 5 (UK)|Channel 5]]<br />[[Animal Planet]] |
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'''''Monkey Life''''' is a TV series based on the work of the largest [[monkey]] and [[ape]] rescue centre/sanctuary in the world: [[Monkey World]] in Dorset, United Kingdom. The series is a follow-on from the original ITV series ''[[Monkey Business (TV series)|Monkey Business]]'', and shows the day-to-day work and troubles of the staff. |
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==Series overview== |
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The series follows the work of the staff at Monkey World, who have rescued primates being mistreated in laboratories, being kept as exotic pets, or used as photographers' props etc. The sanctuary, which was originally a small and derelict pig farm, is now home to over 250 [[primates]] from 21 different species<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.monkeyworld.org/home.php |title=Monkey World Ape Rescue Centre |publisher=Monkeyworld.org |date=7 July 2010 |accessdate=3 April 2016}}</ref> and has animals rescued from 18 countries. |
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The TV series is now in its fifteenth series and is filmed by Primate Planet Productions Ltd., who are based on-site and accompany Dr. [[Alison Cronin]] and her staff on all international and UK rescues, documenting the team's work in their ongoing mission to stop the illegal smuggling of primates from the wild. The Primate Planet Productions crew helps to document the rescue and re-homing of primates at Monkey World,<ref>{{cite web|author=Angela Balakrishnan and agencies |url=https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2008/jan/30/animalwelfare.world |title=Dorset sanctuary completes world's biggest monkey rescue |work=The Guardian |date=30 January 2008 |accessdate=3 April 2016}}</ref> and continues to follow their stories as the primates settle into their new home along with other animals of their kind.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.livescience.com/27944-monkeys.html|title=Monkeys: Facts, Types & Pictures|newspaper=Live Science|access-date=1 December 2016}}</ref> |
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==''Monkey Life'' – Series 1–16 (314 half-hour episodes) so far== |
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*Series 16 (2023): Primate Planet Productions produced 20 half-hour episodes for Sky. Narrated by Ralf Little. This series aired on Sky Nature |
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*Series 15 (2022): Primate Planet Productions produced 20 half-hour episodes for Sky. Narrated by Ralf Little. This series aired on Sky Nature |
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*Series 14 (2021): Primate Planet Productions produced 20 half-hour episodes for Sky. Narrated by Ralf Little. This series aired on Sky Nature. |
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*Series 13 (2020): Primate Planet Productions produced 20 half-hour episodes for Sky. Narrated by Ralf Little. This series aired on Sky Nature. |
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*Series 12 (2019): Primate Planet Productions produced 20 half-hour episodes for Sky. Narrated by Ralf Little, this series is broadcast on Pick. |
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*Series 11 (2018): Primate Planet Productions produced 20 half-hour episodes for Sky. Narrated by Ralf Little, this series is broadcast on Pick. |
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*Series 10 (2018): Primate Planet Productions produced 20 half-hour episodes for Sky. Narrated by Ralf Little, this series is broadcast on Pick. |
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*Series 9 (2016): Primate Planet Productions produced 20 half-hour episodes for Sky. Narrated by [[Ralf Little]], this series is broadcast on Pick. |
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*Series 8 (2015): Primate Planet Productions produced 20 half-hour episodes for Sky. Narrated by Ralf Little, this series is broadcast on [[Pick (TV channel)|Pick]]. |
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*Series 7 (2013): Primate Planet Productions produced 20 half-hour episodes for [[Discovery Networks]]. Narrated by Ralf Little, this series is broadcast on [[Animal Planet]] and other channels worldwide. |
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*Series 6 (2012): Primate Planet Productions produced 20 half-hour episodes for Discovery Networks. Narrated by Ralf Little, this series is broadcast on Animal Planet and other channels worldwide. |
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*Series 5 (2011): Primate Planet Productions produced 20 half-hour episodes for Discovery Networks. Narrated by Ralf Little, this series is broadcast on Animal Planet and other channels worldwide, as well as [[Channel 5 (UK)|Channel 5]] in Ireland and the UK. |
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*Series 4 (2010): Primate Planet Productions produced 20 half-hour episodes. Narrated by Ralf Little, this series is broadcast on [[Nat Geo WILD]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://natgeotv.com/uk/monkey-life |title=Monkey Life - National Geographic Channel - UK |accessdate=8 May 2014 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140508225116/https://natgeotv.com/uk/monkey-life |archivedate=8 May 2014 }}</ref> worldwide, as well as on Channel 5 in Ireland and the UK. |
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*Series 3 (2009): Primate Planet Productions produced 20 half-hour episodes in Association with Athena Films. Narrated by Ralf Little, this series was shown on Channel 5 in Ireland and the UK, as well as on Animal Planet worldwide. |
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*Series 2 (2008): Primate Planet Productions produced 20 half-hour episodes in Association with Athena Films. Narrated by Ralf Little, this series was shown on Channel 5 in Ireland and the UK, as well as on Animal Planet worldwide. This series was also made available on [[Hulu]] in the USA.<ref>{{cite web|author=Adam Benzine |url=http://realscreen.com/2011/07/19/hells-kitchen-monkey-life-head-for-hulu/ |title="Hell's Kitchen" and "Monkey Life" head for Hulu |publisher=Realscreen |date=19 July 2011 |accessdate=3 April 2016}}</ref> |
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*Series 1 (2007): Primate Planet Productions produced 14 half-hour episodes in association with Athena Films. Narrated by [[Andy Serkis]], (the voice of [[Gollum]] in Lord of the Rings), this series was shown on Channel 5 in the UK, as well as on Animal Planet worldwide. This was the only series to feature [[Jim Cronin (zoo keeper)|Jim Cronin]], a co-founder of Monkey World, as he died on 17 March 2007 from cancer.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.athenafilms.com/programmes/wildlife/prog_wild_monkeylife.swf |title=Archived copy |accessdate=8 May 2014 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140508223746/http://www.athenafilms.com/programmes/wildlife/prog_wild_monkeylife.swf |archivedate=8 May 2014 }}</ref> |
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==Merchandise== |
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===DVDs=== |
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''Monkey Life'' series 1–11 have been released on DVD<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/shops/storefront/index.html?ie=UTF8&marketplaceID=A1F83G8C2ARO7P&sellerID=AUY7OROPU3ASU |title=At a Glance: Primate Planet Productions Ltd |publisher=Amazon.com |accessdate=3 April 2016}}</ref> and are available worldwide. Series 1-3, and series 4-6 are available as 3 series sets, while series 1-11 are all available individually. They are all presented in stereo sound, [[Aspect ratio (image)#1.66:1, 1.75:1, 1.77:1, 1.78:1 and 16:9 standard widescreen|widescreen video]] and are [[DVD region code|region-free]]. |
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==''Monkey'' Life on Demand== |
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In 2014, Primate Planet Productions launched the series on [[Vimeo]] VOD. ''Monkey Life'' series 1–10 are available on VIMEO VOD in many countries around the world.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://vimeo.com/pppltd/vod_pages |title=Primate Planet Productions Ltd.'s on Demand Pages on Vimeo |accessdate=3 April 2016}}</ref> |
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==''Monkey Business''== |
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''Monkey Business'', the series that preceded ''Monkey Life'', was first produced by [[Tigress]] and then [[Meridian Broadcasting]]. Nine series were produced and it was broadcast on the local ITV Meridian TV channel in the UK and also on Animal Planet worldwide. A final 3-part TV series called ''10 Years of Monkey Business'' summarised the work of [[Monkey World]] over the previous 10 years. ''[[Monkey Business (TV series)|Monkey Business]]'' was narrated by [[Chris Serle]].<ref>{{cite web|last1=Churchill|first1=Nick|title=Back in Business...|url=http://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/2254317.Back_in_Business___/|website=Bournemouth Echo|accessdate=13 April 2016|date=7 May 2008}}</ref> |
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==Jim Cronin== |
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{{Main|Jim Cronin (zoo keeper)}} |
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The late Jim Cronin founded Monkey World Ape Rescue Centre in 1987, and brought Jeremy Keeling on board as animal director, while Jim made it his mission to grow the rescue operation, design & build new facilities and educate visitors about the park's purpose & vision. During his life Cronin established himself as an international expert in the rescue and rehabilitation of abused primates, as well as the enforcement of international treaties aimed at protecting primates from illegal trade, exploitation and abuse. |
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Cronin died on 17 March 2007.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.monkeyworld.org/news/110/monkey-worlds-founder-jim-dies.htm |title=Monkey World's founder Jim dies |publisher=Monkeyworld.org |date=7 July 2010 |accessdate=3 April 2016}}</ref> In his memory, the Jim Cronin Memorial Fund<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.jimcroninmemorialfund.org/ |title=Jim Cronin Memorial Fund |publisher=Jim Cronin Memorial Fund |date=17 March 2007 |accessdate=3 April 2016}}</ref> has been established to continue Cronin's legacy, supporting primate conservation and welfare around the world. Assisted by Jeremy Keeling and the rest of the team at [[Monkey World]], Jim's wife [[Alison Cronin]] continues Jim's work. |
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==References== |
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{{Unreliable sources|section|date=April 2016}} |
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==External links== |
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*[https://web.archive.org/web/20101230140146/http://www.five.tv/shows/monkey-life ''Monkey Life''] at [[five.tv]] |
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