Catastrophe
“Our planet is shaped by an endless cycle of destruction and renewal.”
8.0/ 10 4 votes 2008 60m / ep 0 popularity
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.
Network: Channel 4
Seasons
1
Episodes
5
Status
Ended
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
