Baboons with Bill Bailey
Documentary series (8 episodes), presented by Bill Bailey
2011 / All episodes 22mins
Produced by Phil Coles

Episode 1: Whale of a Time
Bill Bailey visits the baboons living near Cape Town. The mischievous Smitz troop have their eyes on the food and belongings of unwary tourists.

Episode 2: Attack of the Urbanites
The Da Gama troop of baboons inhabit the urban jungle of the Cape Town suburbs and can often be found causing havoc on a nearby naval base.

Episode 3: Fatal Attraction
The male baboons of the Smitz troop must go on the defensive to protect their land and families from Jimmy, an aggressive intruder.

Episode 4: Load of Rubbish
Wildlife documentary series with Bill Bailey. The Da Gama troop make a fine living off their human neighbours near Cape Town - especially on bin day.

Episode 5: Catch of the Day
When fishermen arrive to unload their boats, they forget that they are in Smitz troop territory - and their cars are targets for a thieving band of baboons.

Episode 6: Gate Crashers
Wily male baboon Merlin plans the raid of his life while the rest of the troop chill out in a paddling pool and overweight gangster Jimmy trashes a vegetable garden.

Episode 7: Turf War
Trouble is brewing as a group tries to move in on the Smitz troop's home. Meanwhile, Tokai newcomer Clint finds a girlfriend and the Da Gama troop break into a kitchen.

Episode 8: Baby Boom
Last in the documentary series. The Tokai troop welcomes three babies whom every baboon in the family is desperate to meet. But is there trouble brewing in paradise?