Tilda Swinton
Self - Presenter
Galapagos (2006)
Miniseries
The history of these beautiful Islands from their creation as uprising lava to their being studied by Darwin to their modern day inhabitants.
Released Sept. 29, 2006
Episode 50 min
2+
Genres: Documentary
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Production Companies: BBC
Network: BBC One
Country: United Kingdom
Languages:
English
S1E1 - Born of Fire
Many of the Galapagos' volcanoes that brought about its existence remain active, and there's amazing footage of an eruption of the Sierra Negra. Marine iguanas leap off lava cliffs into billowing surf; giant tortoises are groomed by Darwin's finches; and the waved alabatross shows off with a magical courship display.
Sept. 29, 2006, midnight
S1E2 - Islands that Changed the World
Natural history series exploring the Galapagos Islands, which lie 1,000 kilometres off the coast of South America. From flightless cormorants hunting underwater to giant tortoises courting on the rim of an active volcano, a look at the hidden side of Galapagos, revealing why it is such a fascinating showcase for evolution.
Oct. 6, 2006, midnight
S1E3 - Forces of Change
Natural-history series exploring the Galapagos Islands, where the forces of nature can be brutal. It's a land of fire, astride the equator, and at the mercy of the elements. This concluding episode reveals how, through time and isolation, animals and plants have evolved the most surprising ways to cope with the profound geological and climatic forces. In the new millennium, with a growing interest in this delicate microcosm of our planet, come ever-increasing challenges.
Oct. 13, 2006, midnight
BBC One
50 min/ep
150 min
Sept. 29, 2006
Oct. 13, 2006, midnight
Ended
TV-G / 2+
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