Lost Worlds, Vanished Lives

Lost Worlds, Vanished Lives (1989)

EndedDocumentary show

Lost Worlds, Vanished Lives is a four-part BBC documentary series about the discovery of fossils. It was written and presented by David Attenborough.

With the help of expert palaeontologists, fossil hunters and (for the time) modern animation techniques, Attenborough attempts to show how life evolved in Earth's distant past. To do so, he travels the globe to visit the world's most famous fossil sites.

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Scheduleevery Sunday at 19:15 (60 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E04The Rare GlimpsesMay 14, 1989
S01E03DinosaurMay 7, 1989
S01E02Putting Flesh on BoneApr 30, 1989
S01E01Magic in the RocksApr 23, 1989
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did Lost Worlds, Vanished Lives premiere?

Lost Worlds, Vanished Lives premiered on September 1, 1989.

Who narrated Lost Worlds, Vanished Lives?

Sir David Attenborough narrated Lost Worlds, Vanished Lives.

What was the focus of Lost Worlds, Vanished Lives?

Lost Worlds, Vanished Lives focused on the history of life on Earth.

How many episodes were in Lost Worlds, Vanished Lives?

Lost Worlds, Vanished Lives consisted of four episodes.

What was the title of the first episode of Lost Worlds, Vanished Lives?

"The Dinosaur's Feather" was the first episode of Lost Worlds, Vanished Lives.

What topic did the second episode of Lost Worlds, Vanished Lives explore?

The second episode of Lost Worlds, Vanished Lives explored "Solving the Riddle of the Sands."

What was the focus of the third episode of Lost Worlds, Vanished Lives?

The third episode of Lost Worlds, Vanished Lives focused on "The Tree Of Life."

Who wrote the music for Lost Worlds, Vanished Lives?

Edward Williams wrote the music for Lost Worlds, Vanished Lives.

What was the title of the final episode of Lost Worlds, Vanished Lives?

The final episode of Lost Worlds, Vanished Lives was titled "The Missing Link."

Where was Lost Worlds, Vanished Lives filmed?

Lost Worlds, Vanished Lives was filmed on location around the world, including in Argentina, Australia, and the United States.

What inspired the creation of Lost Worlds, Vanished Lives?

Lost Worlds, Vanished Lives was inspired by the discovery of the Archaeopteryx fossil in 1861.

Who produced Lost Worlds, Vanished Lives?

Lost Worlds, Vanished Lives was produced by the BBC.

What was the time period covered in Lost Worlds, Vanished Lives?

Lost Worlds, Vanished Lives covered the history of life on Earth from the Cambrian period to the present day.

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Also known as

  • Elsüllyedt világok, eltűnt életek nyomában (Hungary)
  • Zudušās pasaules, zudušās dzīvības (Latvia)

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