Iain Stewart
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Synopsis
Geologist Iain Stewart explain in three stages of natural history the crucial interaction of our very planet's physiology and its unique wildlife. Biological evolution is largely driven bu adaptation to conditions such as climate, soil and irrigation, but biotopes were also shaped by wildlife changing earth's surface and climate significantly, even disregarding human activity.
Episodes
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1. Life from LightNow viewing2012-02-0759m8.0In this first episode Iain journeys from the spectacular caves of Vietnam to the remote deserts of Africa. He sees how plants first harnessed light from the sun and created our life-giving atmosphere. He uncovers the epic battle between the dinosaurs and the tallest trees on the planet. And, using remarkable imagery, he shows plants breathing - and for the first time talking to each other.
2. The Power of Flowers2012-02-1459m8.0In the second episode, Iain discovers how flowers have transformed our planet. He journeys to the remote islands of the South Pacific to track down the earliest flowers. In the deserts of Africa and rainforests of Vietnam, he sees how they brought brilliant colour to the most barren landscapes and sculpted the earth itself. And he learns how they drove the evolution of all animals - kick-starting our human story.
3. The Challenger2012-02-2159m8.0In the third episode, Iain discovers the remarkable impact of just one plant: grass. On the savannah of South Africa he sees how grass unleashed a firestorm to fight its greatest enemy, the forests. He shows how cutting your finger on a blade of grass shows us how it transformed life in the oceans. In Senegal, he meets the cleverest chimps in the world. And, in the ruins of the oldest temple on Earth, he tells the extraordinary story of how grass triggered human civilisation.
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Is How to Grow a Planet available to watch online?
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How many seasons does How to Grow a Planet have?
How to Grow a Planet has 1 season and 3 episodes.
When did How to Grow a Planet first air?
How to Grow a Planet first aired in 2012.
Is How to Grow a Planet still running?
How to Grow a Planet's status on TMDB is: Ended.
What genre is How to Grow a Planet?
How to Grow a Planet is classified as Documentary.