All Episodes of Catastrophe
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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
Season 1
10.0/101 votesBirth of a Planet
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 11/24/2008
The first programme is the story of Earth's difficult birth and how the formation of our moon set us on a unique course to being a planet ripe for life.
Director: Sophie Harris
Writer: Unknown
- 10.0/101 votes
Snowball Earth
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 12/1/2008
650 million years ago Earth froze, pushing life to the edge of extinction.
Director: Tom Stubberfield
Writer: Unknown
- 10.0/101 votes
Planet of Fire
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 12/8/2008
Scientists believe that evolution has been shaped by major catastrophes that have almost extinguished all life on earth. Using the latest CGI and featuring scientific experts, Tony Robinson investigates these theories. 250 million years ago, 95% of life was wiped off the face of the Earth in the biggest extinction event ever. But what was responsible?
Director: Paul Nelson
Writer: Unknown
- 10.0/101 votes
Survival Earth
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 12/22/2008
So far, humans have been lucky to not experience a catastrophe on a global scale. Though they are the most powerful species on this planet, it's easy to forget that the forces that wiped out many successful species in the past are still at work.
Director: Ben Lawrie
Writer: Unknown
- N/A/100 votes
Asteroid Strike
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 12/15/2008
65 million years ago, the planet was rocked by yet another massive event when, seemingly out of nowhere, the mighty dinosaurs were suddenly wiped off the face of Earth.
Director: Simon Bennett
Writer: Unknown