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.
Cast: Joanna Scanlan
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Series 1
6 episodes
1. Moving a Shark Is an Adrenaline RushMarcus, 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.CC58minNov 14, 2023
2. It’s Amazing He Didn’t Drop that RayCatching 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.CC58minNov 21, 2023
3. 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.CC58minNov 28, 2023
4. If It Goes Wrong, I’ll Blame HimIan 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'.CC58minDec 5, 2023
5. OMG These Animals Are So SmartMarcus 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.CC58minDec 12, 2023
6. Florence the Shark Is Looking RoundThere’s a surprise visit from the Princess of Wales, concern for a recent arrival, and a pregnancy test for Florence the shark.CC58minDec 19, 2023
Secrets of the Aquarium
20231 season6 episodesReturning Series
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.
Creators and cast
- Directors
- Tim Green
- Created by
- Tim Green, Sue Doody, Cameron Howells
- Cast
- Joanna Scanlan
- Studio
- Hall of Mirrors, BBC
