TV Series

Catastrophe (2008)

Name: Catastrophe
Genre: Documentary
Cast: Tony Robinson, Dr. John Power, Prof. Peter Schultz, Dr. William K. Hartman, Dr. Robin Canup

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First aired November 24, 2008
Seasons: 1 · Episodes: 5
1h 0m per episode

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“Our planet is shaped by an endless cycle of destruction and renewal.”

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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.

Starring: Tony Robinson, Dr. John Power, Prof. Peter Schultz

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Season 1 · Episode 5 · December 22, 2008

Survival Earth

So far, humans have been lucky to not experience a catastrophe on a global scale. Though they are the most powerful species on this planet, it's easy to forget that the forces that wiped out many successful species...