The Voyage of Charles Darwin

tv show

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7 total episodes

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1 seasons

First Aired October 31, 1978

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Overview

This seven-part BBC drama series traced the life of naturalist Charles Darwin (1809-82), from his university days through his five-year exploratory voyage on the HMS Beagle to the controversy surrounding the 1859 publication of his landmark "On the Origin of Species".

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Season 1 - Episode 6 - 0h 0m

Air Date

December 05, 1978

Overview

Darwin studies the finches in the Galápagos that would influence his theories for years to come. The Beagle returns to England after five years at sea. He begins to develop his thoughts based on his discoveries during his travels.