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Episode 1

Episode number: 1

Overview: Baby orang-utan Hsiao Ning meets the rest of her family face to face, and the position of chimp leader in Rodney's old group is decided.

Episode 2

Episode number: 2

Overview: Daily life at Europe's largest ape rescue centre in Dorset, focusing on the love affairs, family squabbles and strategic power moves among the biggest group of chimpanzees outside Africa.

Episode 3

Episode number: 3

Overview: Orang-utan Aris arrives at the park, while pregnant Hsiao Quai prepares to give birth.

Episode 4

Episode number: 4

Overview: Vet John Lewis accompanies the rescue centre's manager to Fuerteventura in the Canary Islands on a mission to collect chimp Patricia, while back in Dorset concern grows over the health of 37-year-old capuchin monkey Pepe.

Episode 5

Episode number: 5

Overview: The dentist is called out when orang-utan A-Mei develops toothache. Patricia, the new arrival from Spain, makes a big impression as she is introduced to her chimp family, while baby Kai takes his first steps into the great outdoors.

Episode 6

Episode number: 6

Overview: The bachelor chimps cause havoc, baby orang-utan Kai gets to grips with the outside world and new arrival Patricia meets the big boss.

Episode 7

Episode number: 7

Overview: Monkey World's planned Vietnam project is finally given the go-ahead, while baby orang-utan Kai has trouble getting a firm grip on his mother. Plus, an insight into the life of the 'king of the swingers' Simon.

Episode 8

Episode number: 8

Overview: Alison Cronin is shocked to discover endangered gibbons left chained to trees in Vietnam. Jason undergoes a surgical procedure, and there's a report on an African chimp living in a Far Eastern zoo.

Episode 9

Episode number: 9

Overview: A medical emergency arises when chimpanzee Olympia falls gravely ill, while orang-utan babies Hsiao Ning and Aris settle into their new group.

Episode 10

Episode number: 10

Overview: Garlic proves to be a real hit with orang-utan Hsiao Ning. Chimpanzee Paddy shows age is no barrier to having fun, and there are investigations into Olympia's recent discomfort. Baby orang-utan Kai starts to get to grips with life, and Patricia is introduced to the boss.

Episode 11

Episode number: 11

Overview: There is a surprise delivery for Hananya's chimps, a mystery illness strikes the orang-utan nursery at the Dorset ape rescue centre, and eating machine Charlie makes an appearance.

Episode 12

Episode number: 12

Overview: Cathy the chimpanzee introduces her baby, and Hsiao-Quai shows that nothing will come between her and a meal.

Episode 13

Episode number: 13

Overview: A serious turn of events affects Cathy and her newborn baby, while the apes at the rescue centre are treated to a selection of mouth-watering goodies.

Episode 14

Episode number: 14

Overview: Featuring updates on the situation of chimpanzee Cathy and her baby, and the two nursery youngsters Ben and Pip.