In fifty years of broadcasting, David Attenborough has travelled the globe to document the living world in all its wonder. Now, in this landmark series, he completes his journey by going back in time to the very beginnings of life, in search of the very first animals. From the fog-bound Newfoundland to the deserts of North Africa and the rainforests of Queensland, Attenborough finds evidence in fossils and living animals of an extraordinary period in Earth’s history, half a billion years ago, when animals first appeared in the oceans. From the first eyes that saw, to the first predators that killed and the first legs that walked on land, these were creatures that evolved the traits and tools that allow all animals, including us to survive to this day. Stunning photography and state of the art visual effects are combined with the captivating charm of the world’s leading natural history broadcaster. Bringing together fossil finds that have transformed our understanding of early life forms with photorealistic CGI technology, First Life brings these animals and their environments back to life in brilliant detail.

LMS Comments

'This is science at its most exciting.'***** – Mail on Sunday, 07/11/10 ‘When David Attenborough stops making these series, you almost feel that modern civilisation itself will become extinct.’ – Guardian Guide, 06/11/10 'Masterful mini-series' – The Times, Playlist, 06/11/10 'Landmark piece of programming' – Daily Express, 05/11/10 'You are reminded why he (David Attenborough) is so admired' – The Times, T2, 05/11/10

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