The Genius of Charles Darwin(2008)
Overview
The Genius of Charles Darwin is a three-part television documentary, written and presented by evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins. It was first shown in August 2008 on Channel 4. It won Best TV Documentary Series 2008 at the British Broadcast Awards in January 2009.
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3 episodes • 2008
Season 1
3 episodes • 2008
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Life, Darwin & Everything | Aug 4, 2008 | 0.0 |
| 2 | The Fifth Ape | Aug 11, 2008 | 0.0 |
| 3 | God Strikes Back | Aug 18, 2008 | 0.0 |
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