Tread in Darwin's footsteps as he discovers his first giant fossils, proving the existence of ancient and extinct animals.

Episode 1, One Small Step for Man

Factual

Documentary

In 1831, Charles Darwin set sail on one of the most epic scientific journeys ever made. Darwin circumnavigated the earth on the clipper Beagle, making discoveries that changed our ideas of time, space, chance, sex and nature. Almost 180 years later, his descendant Sarah Darwin and British author Redmond O'Hanlon repeat this epic expedition to find out how Darwin's world has changed.

Darwin's Beagle: On the Future of Species

Series 1

In 1831, Charles Darwin set sail on one of the most epic scientific journeys ever made.

Follow the team down the coast of South America and see some of the most impacting remnants of the slave trade.

Episode 2, Low Life on the Ladder of God

In this episode, Sarah Darwin visits the last remaining members of a native tribe that was wiped out by European disease. Hear the history of the Beagle's incredible nautical resilience.

Episode 3, The Last Frontier

The clipper crosses the Strait of Magellan. Redmond examines the value of salmon farms, while Sarah retraces Darwin's journey into the Andes Mountains.

Episode 4, The Final Countdown

The Stad Amsterdam reaches the Galapagos Islands - the site of Darwin's most famous research.

Episode 5, The Paradise of Competition

The crew makes for Australia to examine the profound effect that human habitation - and the introduction of invasive species - has had on the island.

Episode 6, Toolbox of Survival

In this episode, Sarah and Redmond explore how Australia is helping to shape the future of mankind through gene research and artificial intelligence.

Episode 7, Adapt or Die!

The Stad Amsterdam's eight-month journey comes to an end. During this final leg, the crew stops at The Cape of Good Hope. While there, they meet the San - the oldest race in the world.