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Darwin's Dangerous Idea

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  • Status: Ended
  • First Aired: March 5, 2009
  • Seasons: 1
  • Episodes: 3
  • Networks: BBC Two
  • Genres: Documentary
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Darwin's Dangerous Idea(2009)

TMDB Rating: 8.0 (4 votes)

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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Season 1

3 episodes • 2009

#EpisodeAir DateRating
1Body and SoulMar 5, 20090.0
2Born Equal?Mar 12, 20090.0
3Life and DeathMar 19, 20090.0

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