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Darwin's Brave New World

Charles Darwin's theory of evolution through natural selection is explored in this documentary series, combining 19th-century reenactments with modern explanations.

Episodes:

Episode 1 Origins

1. Origins

Aired: Nov 1, 2009

Charles Darwin's journey on the Beagle sets the stage for a life-changing adv...

Episode 2 Evolutions

2. Evolutions

Aired: Nov 8, 2009

Darwin's quest for proof of natural selection reaches a turning point as he g...

Episode 3 Publish and Be Damned

3. Publish and Be Damned

Aired: Nov 15, 2009

The next episode explores the tension building between Charles Darwin and Alf...

Main Cast

Paul GleesonPaul GleesonCharles Lyell
Donald MacDonaldDonald MacDonaldDarwin Snr
Mathew WatersMathew WatersSyms Covington
Socratis OttoSocratis OttoCharles Darwin
Joe ManningJoe ManningSir Joseph Hooker
Anthony SimcoeAnthony SimcoeRichard Owen
Paul BertramPaul BertramÉvêque Samuel Wilberforce
Simon BossellSimon BossellJohn Gould
Dan SpielmanDan SpielmanAlfred Wallace
Tim HunterTim HunterParslow
Anita HeghAnita HeghCaroline Darwin
Beth ArmstrongBeth ArmstrongSusan Darwin
John GreggJohn GreggProf. Adam Sedgwick
Katie FitchettKatie FitchettEmma Darwin
Lisa MatthewsLisa MatthewsAdditional Narration
Katherine ThomsonKatherine ThomsonAdditional Narration

Appearances

Wendy HughesWendy Hughes

Creators

Katherine ThomsonKatherine ThomsonWriter

Info about Darwin's Brave New World

Current Status: Ended

Network: ABC TV

Production Countries: Australia, Canada, Germany, United States

Genres:Drama, History

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