How to Grow a Planet

How to Grow a Planet (2012)

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In this TV programme Professor Iain Stewart journeys from the spectacular caves of Vietnam to the remote deserts of Africa and sees how plants first harnessed light from the sun and created our life-giving atmosphere. He describes how the plant kingdom has transformed a lifeless planet into our living world.

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Scheduleevery Tuesday at 21:00 (60 min)

Last Episode

The Challenger
Season 1Episode 360 min

The Challenger

In this series Professor Iain Stewart tells a stunning story about our planet. He reveals how the greatest changes to the earth have been driven, above all, by plants.

In the third episode, Iain discovers the remarkable impact of just one plant: grass. On the savannah of South Africa he sees how grass unleashed a firestorm to fight its greatest enemy, the forests. He shows how cutting your finger on a blade of grass shows us how it transformed life in the oceans. In Senegal, he meets the cleverest chimps in the world. And, in the ruins of the oldest temple on Earth, he tells the extraordinary story of how grass triggered human civilisation.

Feb 21, 2012

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E03The ChallengerFeb 21, 2012
S01E02The Power of FlowersFeb 14, 2012
S01E01Life from LightFeb 7, 2012
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did How to Grow a Planet premiere?

How to Grow a Planet premiered on September 6, 2012.

How many episodes are there in the first season of How to Grow a Planet?

There are three episodes in the first season of How to Grow a Planet.

What is How to Grow a Planet about?

How to Grow a Planet is a science documentary series that explores how plants have evolved to grow and thrive on Earth.

Who is the host of How to Grow a Planet?

Prof Iain Stewart hosts How to Grow a Planet.

What is the first episode of How to Grow a Planet about?

The first episode of How to Grow a Planet is "Life from Light" and explores how plants use sunlight to convert carbon dioxide and water into food.

What is the second episode of How to Grow a Planet about?

The second episode of How to Grow a Planet is called "The Power of Flowers" and explores the evolution of flowers and how they help plants reproduce.

What is the third episode of How to Grow a Planet about?

The third episode of How to Grow a Planet is "The Challenger" and discusses the unique challenges that plants face in extreme environments like deserts and high altitudes.

Who are the experts featured on How to Grow a Planet?

How to Grow a Planet features interviews and insights from experts in biology, ecology, and botany.

How does How to Grow a Planet use computer graphics?

How to Grow a Planet uses computer graphics to visualize the processes of plant growth and evolution.

What kind of footage does How to Grow a Planet include?

How to Grow a Planet includes footage of diverse plant life from all over the world, from the smallest algae to the largest trees.

What kind of music is included in How to Grow a Planet?

How to Grow a Planet features an original score composed by Nitin Sawhney that incorporates both traditional instruments and electronic music.

Cast

Iain Stewart

Iain Stewart

plays himself
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Characters

Presenter

Presenter

played by Iain Stewart
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Also known as

  • Növények bolygója (Hungary)

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