Earth episode 5 – Human – Today, Earth stands as a bustling human world, accommodating a staggering population of over eight billion and continuing to grow. As humanity’s presence expands, our influence on shaping Earth’s surface has surpassed that of numerous natural processes. In a captivating expedition, Chris Packham delves into the enthralling twists and turns of Earth’s narrative, tracing […]
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Earth episode 4 – Atmosphere – When Earth first coalesced from clouds of dust and gas approximately 4.6 billion years ago, it found itself akin to countless other lifeless celestial bodies scattered throughout the vast universe. Devoid of any atmosphere, our young planet appeared as an inhospitable, solitary rock adrift in the vast expanse of the cosmic void. However, this
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Earth episode 3 – Green – Join the intrepid journey led by the indomitable Chris Packham as he unravels the breathtaking narrative of our planet’s evolution – a mesmerizing saga spanning an astonishing 4.5 billion years. From a desolate barren rock to the lush, vibrant green world we call home today, this captivating tale will take you through extraordinary highs
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Earth episode 2 – Snowball – Over 800 million years ago, in an era preceding the reign of the dinosaurs and well before the advent of any recognizable animal life, our planet embarked on a momentous journey, setting the stage for one of its most dramatic chapters yet. At the heart of this epic transformation lay the awe-inspiring supercontinent Rodinia,
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Earth episode 1 – Join renowned naturalist and presenter Chris Packham on an extraordinary and captivating journey as he delves deep into the annals of Earth’s history, unearthing the secrets of one of the darkest periods ever recorded. Prepare to be enthralled as we explore the harrowing tale of the worst mass extinction ever witnessed on our planet, an event
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A Day in the Life of Earth: Presenter Hannah Fry reveals how much our planet can change in just a single day and how these daily changes are essential to our existence. If you think the Earth takes millions of years to change, it’s time to think again! Presented by Hannah Fry, this TV special reveals how much
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The Planets episode 2 – The Two Sisters – Earth & Mars: early in the story of the planets, there was a beautiful water world, an oasis of hope in a sterile universe. But this was not Earth – this was the young Mars. Professor Brian Cox continues his tour of the solar system revealing that it was once home
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In this major landmark series, The Planets – The Terrestrial Planets episode 1, Professor Brian Cox tells the extraordinary life story of our solar system. For four and a half billion years each of the planets has been on an incredible journey, filled with astonishing spectacle and great drama. Using the data from our very latest explorations of the solar
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From Space episode 2 – A New Perspective: cameras in space tell stories of life on our planet from a brand new perspective. Earth’s surface is covered in weird and wonderful patterns. The Australian outback is covered in pale spots, the work of wombats; a clearing in the endless green canopy of the Congo rainforest has been created
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