Darwin's Brave New World
A docudrama series focusing on Charles Darwin's theory of evolution through natural selection; it uses reconstruction of the 19th century with present day documentary.
Cast: Paul Gleeson, Donald MacDonald, Mathew Waters
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Season 1
3 episodes
- 1. OriginsThe young Charles Darwin is transformed from a dilettante into a groundbreaking scientist aboard the Beagle.NRCCNov 1, 2009
- 2. EvolutionsDarwin finds the crucial evidence he needs to show how natural selection works. But first he must test himself and his arguments with his friends and supporters. His race to publish one of the most extraordinary theories of our time begins.NRCCNov 8, 2009
- 3. Publish And Be DamnedAfter labouring in secret for twenty years, Charles Darwin is almost trumped by the obscure, young naturalist Alfred Wallace. Shocked that someone else is drawing the same conclusions he once did while travelling through the Southern Hemisphere, Darwin is convinced by his friends to complete his masterwork and publish post-haste.NRCCNov 15, 2009
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A docudrama series focusing on Charles Darwin's theory of evolution through natural selection; it uses reconstruction of the 19th century with present day documentary.
Creators and cast
- Directors
- Jason Bourque, Lisa Matthews
- Studio
- Screen World, New South Wales Film & Television Office, Screen Australia
Maturity rating
NRCheck the rating before watching with younger viewers.
Audio languages
English
