Darwin's Brave New World: Origins
Darwin's Brave New World: Origins
This dramatised documentary series looks at how Charles Darwin’s early experiences in Australasia were crucial in formulating his radical theory of evolution.
When 21-year-old Darwin embarks on a five-year voyage to the Southern Hemisphere, it transforms him into a revolutionary and groundbreaking scientist. On the last leg of his voyage to New Zealand and Australia, Darwin goes further than ever before in developing his new theory of evolution and gains incredible insight into how life evolves. On his return to England in 1836, Darwin’s ideas grow into obsession.
On the verge of dying from a mysterious disease, Darwin confides his work to two people: his wife Emma, and a young botanist called Joseph Hooker, who has just returned from a voyage to the Southern Hemisphere.
A Screen Australia National Documentary Program. A ScreenWorld and Ferns Productions production. Produced in association with the NSW Film and Television Office and the ABC with the assistance of the Canadian Television Fund and the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. Made in association with History Television (UK) and ZDF in co-operation with ARTE. An Australia–Canada Co-production. © NFSA, ScreenWorld, Ferns Productions, Screen NSW.
This dramatised documentary series looks at how Charles Darwin’s early experiences in Australasia were crucial in formulating his radical theory of evolution.
When 21-year-old Darwin embarks on a five-year voyage to the Southern Hemisphere, it transforms him into a revolutionary and groundbreaking scientist. On the last leg of his voyage to New Zealand and Australia, Darwin goes further than ever before in developing his new theory of evolution and gains incredible insight into how life evolves. On his return to England in 1836, Darwin’s ideas grow into obsession.
On the verge of dying from a mysterious disease, Darwin confides his work to two people: his wife Emma, and a young botanist called Joseph Hooker, who has just returned from a voyage to the Southern Hemisphere.
A Screen Australia National Documentary Program. A ScreenWorld and Ferns Productions production. Produced in association with the NSW Film and Television Office and the ABC with the assistance of the Canadian Television Fund and the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. Made in association with History Television (UK) and ZDF in co-operation with ARTE. An Australia–Canada Co-production. © NFSA, ScreenWorld, Ferns Productions, Screen NSW.
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