Darwin's Dangerous Idea(2009)
Overview
Andrew Marr explores how Darwin's theory of evolution by natural selection has taken on a life of its own far beyond the world of science.
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3 episodes • 2009
Season 1
3 episodes • 2009
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Body and Soul | Mar 5, 2009 | 0.0 |
| 2 | Born Equal? | Mar 12, 2009 | 0.0 |
| 3 | Life and Death | Mar 19, 2009 | 0.0 |
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