BBC Two - Life on Earth, The Infinite Variety (original) (raw)
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The first ever episode of the landmark natural history series Life on Earth. David Attenborough explores the wildlife and landscape that inspired Charles Darwin's theory of evolution.
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| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | David Attenborough |
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Tue 16 Jan 1979 20:10
BBC Two except East, South East & Yorkshire
Sun 21 Jan 1979 19:10
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Tue 4 Mar 1980 19:35
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Wed 4 Nov 1981 18:30
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Mon 1 Sep 1986 19:35
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Sun 10 May 1992 19:20
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