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Darwin: The Voyage of the Beagle

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Melvyn Bragg presents a series about the life and work of Charles Darwin. Darwin's expedition aboard the Beagle and how it influenced and provided evidence for his theories.

To celebrate the 200th anniversary of the birth of Charles Darwin and the 150th anniversary of the publication of On the Origin of Species, Melvyn Bragg presents a series about Darwin's life and work.Darwin's expedition aboard the Beagle in December 1831 and how his work during the voyage influenced and provided evidence for his theories.Featuring contributions from Darwin biographer Jim Moore, Steve Jones, geneticist at University College London, David Norman, Fellow of Christ's College Cambridge and Jenny Clack, curator of the University.

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Tue 6 Jan 2009 21:30
大象传媒 Radio 4

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  • Tue 6 Jan 2009 09:00
    大象传媒 Radio 4
  • Tue 6 Jan 2009 21:30
    大象传媒 Radio 4

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