Steve Backshall's Deadly Top 10

2012Returning Series2 Seasons · 10 Episodes

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Steve Backshall takes to the jungles, skies and forests on a mission to count down the most dangerous creatures on the planet.

Released: Sep 3, 2012

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Seasons

Series One

5 episodes

Series Two

5 episodes

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Steve Backshall

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