Catastrophe

Catastrophe

Catastrophe

Our planet is shaped by an endless cycle of destruction and renewal.

2008 1 Season 8Series

Documentary

This spectacular five-part series, presented by Tony Robinson, investigates the history of natural disasters, from the planet's beginnings to the present, putting a new perspective on our existence – that we are the product of catastrophe. Using the latest CGI effects and featuring scientific experts, the series reveals how the evolution of life on Earth has been shaped by lethal catastrophes that have caused mass extinctions, almost to the point of wiping out life altogether.

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Paul Nelson

Director

Simon Bennett

Director

Sophie Harris

Director

Ben Lawrie

Director

Tom Stubberfield

Director

Top Cast

Tony Robinson

Tony Robinson

Self - Presenter · 5 eps

Dr. John Power

Volcanologist / Self - Volcanologist · 2 eps

Prof. Peter Schultz

Self - Planetary Geologist · 2 eps

Dr. William K. Hartman

Self - Planetary Scientist · 1 ep

Dr. Robin Canup

Self - Astrophysicist · 1 ep

Dr. Judith Nagel-Myers

Self - Palaeontologist · 1 ep

Dr. Neil F. Comins

Self - Astrophysicist · 1 ep

Dr. Nora Noffke

Self - Geobiologist · 1 ep

Jerry Wiant

Self - NASA Engineer · 1 ep

Dr. Janet Siefert

Self - Biologist · 1 ep

Dr. Jim Gehling

Self - Palaeontologist · 1 ep

Dr. Shad O' Neal

Self - Glaciologist · 1 ep

Dr. Joseph Kirschvink

Self - Geobiologist · 1 ep

Dr. Don Perovich

Self - Geophysicist · 1 ep

Dr. Hazel Barton

Self - Microbiologist · 1 ep

Dr Roger Smith

Self - Palaeontologist · 1 ep

Prof. Paul Wignall

Self - Palaeontologist · 1 ep

Prof. Mike Benton

Self - Geologist · 1 ep

Prof. Lee Kump

Self - Marine Geochemist · 1 ep

Dr Ira Leifer

Self - Physico-Chemical Oceanographer · 1 ep