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Charles Darwin and the Tree of Life (2009): Cast

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Charles Darwin and the Tree of Life is a 2009 documentary starring David Attenborough as Presenter. It runs 1 hour.

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Charles Darwin and the Tree of Life (2009) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h (60 min)
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
Studio
BBC
After the credits
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The story

What Is Charles Darwin and the Tree of Life About?

The premise of Charles Darwin and the Tree of Life without spoilers.

Darwin’s great insight—that life has evolved over millions of years by natural selection—has underpinned every David Attenborough natural‑history series. In this documentary he guides viewers through a deeply personal journey, linking his own experiences and career to the way he came to grasp and convey Darwin’s theory, illustrating the evidence and wonder behind the Tree of Life.

Charles Darwin and the Tree of Life Themes & Keywords

· 28 tags
  • religion
  • science
  • religion versus science
  • dna
  • double helix dna
  • heredity
  • eye
  • anti evolutionist
  • continental drift
  • precambrian life
  • cambrian explosion
  • missing link
+16 more
  • natural history museum london
  • archaeopteryx
  • creationism
  • dog breeding
  • finch
  • fossil
  • evolution
  • tortoise
  • natural selection
  • galapagos islands
  • voyage of the beagle
  • sense of wonder
  • biophilia
  • stewardship
  • genesis
  • biodiversity
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Cast & crew

Charles Darwin and the Tree of Life Cast & Characters

David Attenborough plays Presenter in Charles Darwin and the Tree of Life.

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Charles Darwin and the Tree of Life Videos

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Charles Darwin And The Tree Of Life - Sir David Attenborough

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Charles Darwin and the Tree of Life FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, cast and post-credit scenes of Charles Darwin and the Tree of Life, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Charles Darwin and the Tree of Life?

Charles Darwin and the Tree of Life runs 1 hour (60 minutes).

When was Charles Darwin and the Tree of Life released?

Charles Darwin and the Tree of Life was released on February 1, 2009.

Who is in the cast of Charles Darwin and the Tree of Life?

Charles Darwin and the Tree of Life stars David Attenborough as Presenter.

Does Charles Darwin and the Tree of Life have a post-credit scene?

No. Charles Darwin and the Tree of Life has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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