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Deadly 60Series 5, Episode 1 - Braving the Bait Balls

Steve is in search of one of the most spectacular events on earth - bait balls. These wildlife events are so epic that they can be seen from space - but they won’t be easy to find.

Deadly 60 was broadcast on BBC2 at Saturday 18 January 2025, 07:50. This episode was initially placed on Friday 13 September 2024.

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Deadly 60

Deadly 60 is a program for youth on BBC2. Steve Backshall tracks down 60 of the world's deadliest animals in Deadly 60. The popular program has been available since 2024. A total of 98 episodes have been broadcast, most recently in January 2025.

Last broadcast:23/01/2025 at 08:35Genres: Youth Nature

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