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Earth: The Power of the Planet episode 3 - Ice

Earth: The Power of the Planet episode 3 – Ice

Earth: The Power of the Planet episode 3 – Ice : Documentary series in which Dr Iain Stewart reveals the natural forces that have shaped the earth’s development. Ice isn’t just something to put in a gin and tonic – it has carved out landscapes, unleashed catastrophes and shaped human evolution.     Now it could cause the destruction of our civilisation. Iain visits the Jakobshavn glacier in Greenland which has retreated 10km in the last few years because of global warming.   Earth: The Power of the Planet episode 3 – Ice   Ice is water frozen into a […]

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Nature and Us - A History through Art episode 3

Nature and Us – A History through Art episode 3

Nature and Us – A History through Art episode 3: In the captivating conclusion of the series, James delves into a century of art that mirrors humanity’s evolving relationship with nature. Over the last hundred years, we’ve experienced a profound shift—from an era where progress dominated, and nature was something to be tamed, to a renewed appreciation for its beauty. Post-World War II, the world witnessed a resurgence of reverence for the natural world, and today, artists are once again reimagining how we coexist with nature in the face of unprecedented environmental challenges. The film sets the stage by taking

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Nature and Us - A History through Art episode 2

Nature and Us – A History through Art episode 2

Nature and Us – A History through Art episode 2: James Fox takes us on a fascinating journey through history, using art to explore how humanity’s understanding of nature has evolved. From the refined art of the Song dynasty in China to the scientific advances of the Enlightenment and the rise of the industrial age, Fox illustrates how our relationship with the natural world has transformed over time. As we move through different eras and cultures, we see how humans have both admired and tried to control nature—a paradox that has shaped our interaction with the environment. The story begins

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Nature and Us - A History through Art episode 1

Nature and Us – A History through Art episode 1

Nature and Us – A History through Art episode 1: In the inaugural episode, art historian James Fox embarks on a comprehensive exploration of the ancient world, meticulously unraveling the narrative of humanity’s earliest interactions with the natural environment. Through an in-depth examination of prehistoric art, the advent of agriculture, the genesis of urbanization, and the rise of major religious traditions such as Hinduism and Christianity, Fox elucidates the ways in which our ancestors grappled with their place within nature, ultimately seeking to harness and control the formidable forces that shaped their existence. The journey traverses a diverse array of

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Earth: The Power of the Planet episode 2 - Atmosphere

Earth: The Power of the Planet episode 2 – Atmosphere

Earth: The Power of the Planet episode 2 – Atmosphere: Dr Iain Stewart reveals the crucial natural forces that have shaped the earth’s development. A flight in a jet plane, a trip to the Andes and a trip to Shark Bay in Australia are expensive but necessary to discuss atmosphere.     You can’t see it, you can’t taste it, you can’t smell it and you can’t touch it, yet without it almost all life on Earth would die instantly. The atmosphere is Earth’s protective layer, warding off damaging cosmic rays and providing the life-giving oxygen which people depend on

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Autumnwatch 2021 episode 4

Autumnwatch 2021 episode 4

Autumnwatch 2021 episode 4: Chris and Michaela present the final instalment of the wildlife dramas that have been unfolding all week at Wild Ken Hill. Gillian is looking at the importance of wetlands for carbon capture, Megan sheds light on the significance of marine bioluminescence, and spoken word artist Isi the Scribe gets inspired by the beauty of badgers and red squirrels. And find out why an autumn hedgerow has such rich pickings – even for fish!     Springwatch, Autumnwatch and Winterwatch, sometimes known collectively as The Watches, are annual BBC television series which chart the fortunes of British

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Autumnwatch 2021 episode 3

Autumnwatch 2021 episode 3

Autumnwatch 2021 episode 3: At Wild Ken Hill in Norfolk, Chris reveals images of animals at night taken by a thermal camera, while Michaela heads to the coast to find out why the Wash is awash with migrating birds at this time of year.     Megan takes a dip in shark-infested waters in Scotland, Gillian looks into the genetics of red squirrels and there’s an autumn assassin in the shape of a wasp spider. Springwatch, Autumnwatch and Winterwatch, sometimes known collectively as The Watches, are annual BBC television series which chart the fortunes of British wildlife during the changing

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Autumnwatch 2021 episode 2

Autumnwatch 2021 episode 2

Autumnwatch 2021 episode 2: In this episode, there’s a woodland symphony composed using the sounds of fungi, and Chris and Michaela search for signs of the beaver kit born at Wild Ken Hill.     Gillian gets stuck into the importance of mud at Strangford Lough, while in Scotland, Megan checks out how hedgehogs are doing on Mull. And there’s a Mindful Moment from the beautiful lakes and mountains of Cumbria. Springwatch, Autumnwatch and Winterwatch, sometimes known collectively as The Watches, are annual BBC television series which chart the fortunes of British wildlife during the changing of the seasons in

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Earth: The Power of the Planet episode 1 - Volcano

Earth: The Power of the Planet episode 1 – Volcano

Earth: The Power of the Planet episode 1 – Volcano: Dr Iain Stewart reveals the role natural forces have played in the creation of the planet Earth. The first episode discusses volcanoes. Although they appear to be destructive, volcanoes have been crucial to the development of life on this planet. Iain’s journey takes him to Ethiopia to discover lava lakes, to Iceland to scuba dive between continents and to New Zealand to sample some hot springs.     Documentary series. Dr Iain Stewart tells the story of planet Earth. Although they appear to be destructive, volcanoes have been crucial to the

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Autumnwatch 2021 episode 1

Autumnwatch 2021 episode 1

Autumnwatch 2021 episode 1: Autumnwatch returns for a week of live wildlife stories from across the UK. Chris Packham and Michaela Strachan are at Wild Ken Hill in Norfolk to see what’s changed since spring and to revel in the Snettisham Spectacular – an autumn highlight in the birding calendar. In Northern Ireland, Gillian Burke digs deep into how moles cache worms for the cooler months, and Megan McCubbin is live from the Isle of Mull, a place famous for its eagles, red deer and otters.     Springwatch, Autumnwatch and Winterwatch, sometimes known collectively as The Watches, are annual

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Serengeti episode 1

Serengeti episode 1

Serengeti episode 1: Serengeti follows the interconnected stories of a cast of savannah animals over one year, in a bold new dramatised natural history format for BBC One. Narrated by award-winning British actor John Boyega, the series captures the high drama of the area’s distinctive wildlife up close. There’s love and loss, jealousy and rivalry, tragedy and triumph, as their lives entwine and dramatically unfold in the heart of this legendary land.     It’s the time of plenty in the Serengeti, with food in abundance, but a series of unexpected events turns families against each other and stretches relationships

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Rise of the Continents episode 4 - Eurasia

Rise of the Continents episode 4 – Eurasia

Rise of the Continents episode 4 – Eurasia: Professor Iain Stewart shows that where the south of Eurasia is today there was once an ocean and how, in 250 million years, all of the continents will collide together. Two hundred million years ago the continent we know as Eurasia – the vast swathe of land that extends from Europe in the west to Asia in the east – didn’t exist.     To reveal Eurasia’s origins, Professor Iain Stewart climbs up to the ‘eternal flames’ of Mount Chimera in southern Turkey, blazing natural gas that seeps out of the rock.

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