"A comprehensive exploration of the evolution of life on Earth, as narrated by renowned naturalist David Attenborough."
British naturalist David Attenborough explores the rich diversity and origins of life on Earth, capturing stunning footage and pushing the boundaries of cinematography in the process.
Aired: Jan 15, 1979Background to the origins of life on Earth and with the evidence of fossils, ...
Aired: Jan 22, 1979The continuing story of the evolution of life on earth explores the earliest ...
Aired: Jan 29, 1979Explores the first land living plants and insects, the problems they faced an...
Aired: Feb 5, 1979Examines the symbiosis between plants and insects together with how some inse...
Aired: Feb 12, 1979Tracing the evolution of fish leading to today's immense variety and ability ...
Aired: Feb 19, 1979The evolution of life continues with some fish moving on to the land and beco...
Aired: Feb 26, 1979The rise and evolution of reptiles including the history of dinosaurs.
Aired: Mar 5, 1979The evolution of birds from their first reptilian ancestors to the immense va...
Aired: Mar 12, 1979Tracing the early evolution of mammals that rose to prominence following the ...
Aired: Mar 19, 1979The evolution of mammals continues with the focus on some placental species i...
Aired: Mar 26, 1979A study into those mammals that became herbivores and their colonisation over...
Aired: Apr 2, 1979Continues the mammal theme, by focusing on primates. Beginning with the lemur...
13. The Compulsive Communicators
Aired: Apr 9, 1979Tracing the evolution of the human species from African ape to the prodigious...
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Sir David Attenborough - The story behind Life on Earth - BBC
Current Status: Ended
Network: BBC Two
Production Country: United Kingdom
Genres:Documentary
