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Rise of the Continents
Series exploring the formation and distinctive traits of the Earth
Rise of the Continents Episodes
Eurasia
Professor Iain Stewart shows that where the South of Eurasia is today there was an Ocean and how in 250 million years all of the continents will collide together.
28-07-2022
BBC 4
The Americas
Iain Stewart explores how the Earth's continents have transformed evolution. He reconstructs how North and South America were created.
27-07-2022
BBC 4
Australia
Iain Stewart explores how the Earth's continents have transformed evolution. He shows how Australia's journey has affected everything from Aboriginal history to mining.
20-07-2022
BBC 4
Africa
Iain Stewart explores how the Earth's continents have transformed evolution. He shows how the continent of Africa was formed from the wreckage of a long lost supercontinent.
13-07-2022
BBC 4