Charles Darwin and the Tree of Life

David Attenborough embarks on a deeply personal journey to explore Charles Darwin's revolutionary theory of evolution through natural selection, reflecting his own life and connection to the scientist. This documentary weaves together the development of Darwin's groundbreaking ideas, using archive footage from Attenborough's previous nature documentaries and visits to sites significant in Darwin's life, such as Down House and the Natural History Museum. By tracing the evolution of the theory since its beginnings, Attenborough sheds light on how this concept has transformed our understanding of humanity's place within the natural world, moving beyond the idea of dominance over animals to one of interconnectedness and shared forces governing all life.