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| image = Monkey Life Image.png
| caption =
| genre = Documentary Series
| writer =
| director = Claudia Riccio / Natalie Wilkinson
| presenter =
| narrated = ]<br/>]
| composer = Joseph Metcalfe
| country = United Kingdom
| num_episodes = 314 (4 specials)
| executive_producer =
| producer =
| location = Dorset, United Kingdom
| runtime = 30 mins
| company = Primate Planet Productions Ltd / Athena Films
| first_aired = {{start date|2007}}
| last_aired = present
| related = '']''<br>''10 Years of Monkey Business''
| num_series = 16
| channel = ]<br />]
}}
'''''Monkey Life''''' is a TV series based on the work of the largest ] and ] rescue centre/sanctuary in the world: ] in Dorset, United Kingdom. The series is a follow-on from the original ITV series '']'', and shows the day-to-day work and troubles of the staff.

==Series overview==
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 ] 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.

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. ] 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>

==''Monkey Life'' – Series 1–16 (314 half-hour episodes) so far==
*Series 16 (2023): Primate Planet Productions produced 20 half-hour episodes for Sky. Narrated by Ralf Little. This series aired on Sky Nature
*Series 15 (2022): Primate Planet Productions produced 20 half-hour episodes for Sky. Narrated by Ralf Little. This series aired on Sky Nature
*Series 14 (2021): Primate Planet Productions produced 20 half-hour episodes for Sky. Narrated by Ralf Little. This series aired on Sky Nature.
*Series 13 (2020): Primate Planet Productions produced 20 half-hour episodes for Sky. Narrated by Ralf Little. This series aired on Sky Nature.
*Series 12 (2019): Primate Planet Productions produced 20 half-hour episodes for Sky. Narrated by Ralf Little, this series is broadcast on Pick.
*Series 11 (2018): Primate Planet Productions produced 20 half-hour episodes for Sky. Narrated by Ralf Little, this series is broadcast on Pick.
*Series 10 (2018): Primate Planet Productions produced 20 half-hour episodes for Sky. Narrated by Ralf Little, this series is broadcast on Pick.
*Series 9 (2016): Primate Planet Productions produced 20 half-hour episodes for Sky. Narrated by ], this series is broadcast on Pick.
*Series 8 (2015): Primate Planet Productions produced 20 half-hour episodes for Sky. Narrated by Ralf Little, this series is broadcast on ].
*Series 7 (2013): Primate Planet Productions produced 20 half-hour episodes for ]. Narrated by Ralf Little, this series is broadcast on ] and other channels worldwide.
*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.
*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 ] in Ireland and the UK.
*Series 4 (2010): Primate Planet Productions produced 20 half-hour episodes. Narrated by Ralf Little, this series is broadcast on ]<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.
*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.
*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 ] 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>
*Series 1 (2007): Primate Planet Productions produced 14 half-hour episodes in association with Athena Films. Narrated by ], (the voice of ] 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 ], 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>

==Merchandise==

===DVDs===
''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, ] and are ].

==''Monkey'' Life on Demand==
In 2014, Primate Planet Productions launched the series on ] 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>

==''Monkey Business''==
''Monkey Business'', the series that preceded ''Monkey Life'', was first produced by ] and then ]. 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 ] over the previous 10 years. '']'' was narrated by ].<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>

==Jim Cronin==
{{Main|Jim Cronin (zoo keeper)}}
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.

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 ], Jim's wife ] continues Jim's work.

==References==
{{Unreliable sources|section|date=April 2016}}
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
* at ]


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2007 British TV series or programme
Monkey Life
GenreDocumentary Series
Directed byClaudia Riccio / Natalie Wilkinson
Narrated byRalf Little
Andy Serkis
ComposerJoseph Metcalfe
Country of originUnited Kingdom
No. of series16
No. of episodes314 (4 specials)
Production
Production locationsDorset, United Kingdom
Running time30 mins
Production companyPrimate Planet Productions Ltd / Athena Films
Original release
NetworkChannel 5
Animal Planet
Release2007 (2007) –
present
Related
Monkey Business
10 Years of Monkey Business

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, and shows the day-to-day work and troubles of the staff.

Series overview

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 and has animals rescued from 18 countries.

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, and continues to follow their stories as the primates settle into their new home along with other animals of their kind.

Monkey Life – Series 1–16 (314 half-hour episodes) so far

  • Series 16 (2023): Primate Planet Productions produced 20 half-hour episodes for Sky. Narrated by Ralf Little. This series aired on Sky Nature
  • Series 15 (2022): Primate Planet Productions produced 20 half-hour episodes for Sky. Narrated by Ralf Little. This series aired on Sky Nature
  • Series 14 (2021): Primate Planet Productions produced 20 half-hour episodes for Sky. Narrated by Ralf Little. This series aired on Sky Nature.
  • Series 13 (2020): Primate Planet Productions produced 20 half-hour episodes for Sky. Narrated by Ralf Little. This series aired on Sky Nature.
  • Series 12 (2019): Primate Planet Productions produced 20 half-hour episodes for Sky. Narrated by Ralf Little, this series is broadcast on Pick.
  • Series 11 (2018): Primate Planet Productions produced 20 half-hour episodes for Sky. Narrated by Ralf Little, this series is broadcast on Pick.
  • Series 10 (2018): Primate Planet Productions produced 20 half-hour episodes for Sky. Narrated by Ralf Little, this series is broadcast on Pick.
  • Series 9 (2016): Primate Planet Productions produced 20 half-hour episodes for Sky. Narrated by Ralf Little, this series is broadcast on Pick.
  • Series 8 (2015): Primate Planet Productions produced 20 half-hour episodes for Sky. Narrated by Ralf Little, this series is broadcast on Pick.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 in Ireland and the UK.
  • Series 4 (2010): Primate Planet Productions produced 20 half-hour episodes. Narrated by Ralf Little, this series is broadcast on Nat Geo WILD worldwide, as well as on Channel 5 in Ireland and the UK.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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, a co-founder of Monkey World, as he died on 17 March 2007 from cancer.

Merchandise

DVDs

Monkey Life series 1–11 have been released on DVD 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, widescreen video and are region-free.

Monkey Life on Demand

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.

Monkey Business

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 was narrated by Chris Serle.

Jim Cronin

Main article: Jim Cronin (zoo keeper)

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.

Cronin died on 17 March 2007. In his memory, the Jim Cronin Memorial Fund 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.

References

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  1. "Monkey World Ape Rescue Centre". Monkeyworld.org. 7 July 2010. Retrieved 3 April 2016.
  2. Angela Balakrishnan and agencies (30 January 2008). "Dorset sanctuary completes world's biggest monkey rescue". The Guardian. Retrieved 3 April 2016.
  3. "Monkeys: Facts, Types & Pictures". Live Science. Retrieved 1 December 2016.
  4. "Monkey Life - National Geographic Channel - UK". Archived from the original on 8 May 2014. Retrieved 8 May 2014.
  5. Adam Benzine (19 July 2011). ""Hell's Kitchen" and "Monkey Life" head for Hulu". Realscreen. Retrieved 3 April 2016.
  6. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 8 May 2014. Retrieved 8 May 2014.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  7. "At a Glance: Primate Planet Productions Ltd". Amazon.com. Retrieved 3 April 2016.
  8. "Primate Planet Productions Ltd.'s on Demand Pages on Vimeo". Retrieved 3 April 2016.
  9. Churchill, Nick (7 May 2008). "Back in Business..." Bournemouth Echo. Retrieved 13 April 2016.
  10. "Monkey World's founder Jim dies". Monkeyworld.org. 7 July 2010. Retrieved 3 April 2016.
  11. "Jim Cronin Memorial Fund". Jim Cronin Memorial Fund. 17 March 2007. Retrieved 3 April 2016.

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