Monkey Business

Season 9

A look at the inhabitants of Monkey World, near Wareham in Dorset, owned by Jim and Alison Cronin. Monkey World rescues primates from cruelty and neglect and gives them a home for life. It is a unique sanctuary which houses the largest group of Chimpanzees outside of Africa.

Where to Watch Monkey Business • Season 9

14 Episodes

Episode 1
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Episode 1Baby 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
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Episode 2Daily 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
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Episode 3Orang-utan Aris arrives at the park, while pregnant Hsiao Quai prepares to give birth.
Episode 4
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Episode 4Vet 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
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Episode 5The 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
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Episode 6The 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
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Episode 7Monkey 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
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Episode 8Alison 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
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Episode 9A medical emergency arises when chimpanzee Olympia falls gravely ill, while orang-utan babies Hsiao Ning and Aris settle into their new group.
Episode 10
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Episode 10Garlic 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
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Episode 11There 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
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Episode 12Cathy the chimpanzee introduces her baby, and Hsiao-Quai shows that nothing will come between her and a meal.
Episode 13
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Episode 13A 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
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Episode 14Featuring updates on the situation of chimpanzee Cathy and her baby, and the two nursery youngsters Ben and Pip.