The Infinite Variety
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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Signs of first life
Duration: 02:06
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Skins alive!
Duration: 01:30
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| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | David Attenborough |
Broadcasts
Tue 16 Jan 1979 20:1091福利社 Two except East, South East & Yorkshire- Sun 21 Jan 1979 19:1091福利社 Two except East, South East & Yorkshire
Tue 4 Mar 1980 19:35- Wed 4 Nov 1981 18:3091福利社 Two except East, South East & Yorkshire
- Mon 1 Sep 1986 19:35
- Sun 10 May 1992 19:2091福利社 Two except East, South East & Yorkshire
- Mon 28 Jan 2013 16:1591福利社 Two Scotland, England, Wales & Northern Ireland only
- Sat 4 Jan 2014 09:1091福利社 Two HD, Scotland, Wales, England & Northern Ireland only
- Wed 16 Jan 2019 23:00
- Sun 10 May 2026 21:00
- Mon 11 May 2026 02:05
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