The stunning-looking series has followed the families over a three-year period.

“I am not going to go into detail but I can tell you there will be some fairly dark moments and we won’t tidy it up,” said Attenborough.

“This is a new concept and I am privileged to have been asked to write some of the commentary.”

And, just in case you needed another reason to tune in, recent research has found that watching a David Attenborough series has a profound impact on our health. Researchers from both BBC Worldwide and the University of California Berkeley found that watching one of his shows, such as Blue Planet II, make us significantly happier while also reducing our stress and anxiety.

So, if Sir David Attenborough is involved then we’re on board.

Dynasties is expected to air on BBC One later this year.

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