The Voyage of Charles Darwin
Series Overview
This seven-part BBC drama series traced the life of naturalist Charles Darwin (1809-82), from his university days through his five-year exploratory voyage on the HMS Beagle to the controversy surrounding the 1859 publication of his landmark "On the Origin of Species".
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1 Season • 7 Episodes
1978 – 1978
Premiered: Tue, Oct 31, 1978
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Season 1, Episode 7: “In the Distant Future, Light Will Be Thrown Upon the Origin of Man, and His History”
Darwin becomes worried about loss of reputation and public censure of his ideas and delays publishing his work.
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Martyn Friend
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Martyn Friend
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What is The Voyage of Charles Darwin about?
This seven-part BBC drama series traced the life of naturalist Charles Darwin (1809-82), from his university days through his five-year exploratory voyage on the HMS Beagle to the controversy surrounding the 1859 publication of his landmark "On the Origin of Species".
How many seasons does The Voyage of Charles Darwin have?
The Voyage of Charles Darwin comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in The Voyage of Charles Darwin?
Key cast members in The Voyage of Charles Darwin include Malcolm Stoddard, Andrew Burt, Peter Settelen, David Ashton, Andrew Dunford.
Who created or directed The Voyage of Charles Darwin?
The Voyage of Charles Darwin was developed and directed by Martyn Friend.