Catastrophe

Synopsis

This spectacular five-part series, presented by Tony Robinson, investigates the history of natural disasters, from the planet's beginnings to the present, putting a new perspective on our existence – that we are the product of catastrophe. Using the latest CGI effects and featuring scientific experts, the series reveals how the evolution of life on Earth has been shaped by lethal catastrophes that have caused mass extinctions, almost to the point of wiping out life altogether.

Details

Aired

November 24, 2008

Status

Ended

Country

United Kingdom

Network

Channel 4

Episodes

5

View on IMDb

Where to watch

No known streaming options in United States.

Seasons

1. Season 1 · episodes: 5 · 2008

Cast

• 
  Tony Robinson

  Self - Presenter
• Dr. John Power

  Volcanologist
• Prof. Peter Schultz

  Self - Planetary Geologist
• Dr. William K. Hartman

  Self - Planetary Scientist
• Dr. Robin Canup

  Self - Astrophysicist
• Dr. Judith Nagel-Myers

  Self - Palaeontologist
• Dr. Neil F. Comins

  Self - Astrophysicist
• Dr. Nora Noffke

  Self - Geobiologist
• Jerry Wiant

  Self - NASA Engineer
• Dr. Janet Siefert

  Self - Biologist
• Dr. Jim Gehling

  Self - Palaeontologist
• Dr. Shad O' Neal

  Self - Glaciologist

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