The Voyage of Charles Darwin
Drama

The Voyage of Charles Darwin

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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Status

Ended

Original Name

The Voyage of Charles Darwin

First Air Date

October 31, 1978

Last Air Date

December 12, 1978

Seasons

1

Episodes

7

Language

English

Production Companies

BBC

Networks

BBC Two

S01E07

In the Distant Future, Light Will Be Thrown Upon the Origin of Man, and His History

Darwin becomes worried about loss of reputation and public censure of his ideas and delays publishing his work.

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