Miracle Planet

Miracle Planet (2005)

EndedDocumentary showNature, History

Over its more than 4-billion-year history, the earth has been home to repeated violent climactic changes, which have caused mass extinctions. And yet, life has survived. In fact, these same catastrophes helped bring about the evolution of life, from the simplest microbes to the complexity and diversity that is found on the planet today. Featuring location footage, interviews with the world's foremost scientists and cutting-edge computer technology, Miracle Planet recounts the profound and gripping story of Earth's mysterious evolution and reveals the surprising roles that sheer chance has played in the development of life. Narrated by Christopher Plummer, it is an exhilarating virtual tour of our planet's first 4 billion years. Don't miss it.

Network
Scheduleevery Friday (60 min)

Last Episode

Survival of the Fittest
Season 1Episode 560 min

Survival of the Fittest

The human race is here today because of its ability to adapt. Our ancestors, the earliest mammals, survived low oxygen levels. Later primates developed sharp eyesight and hands that could clasp for nocturnal life in trees.
avr. 22, 2005

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E05Survival of the Fittestavr. 22, 2005
S01E04Extinction and Rebirthavr. 22, 2005
S01E03New Frontiersavr. 22, 2005
S01E02Snowball Earthavr. 22, 2005
S01E01The Violent Pastavr. 22, 2005
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Cast

Christopher Plummer

Christopher Plummer

voices himself
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voiced by Christopher Plummer
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