How the Earth Made Us

[OllieMartin]

Did anyone else watch this?

For those who don't know what it is:
Iain Stewart tells the epic story of how the planet has shaped our history. With spectacular images, surprising stories and a compelling narrative, the series discovers the central role played in human history by four different planetary forces.

Episode 1: Deep Earth.

There wasn't a single thing he told us about that I didn't find completely fascinating, and every place he visited I instantly thought, "I definately have to go there!"

Fantastic series. Episode 2 is all about water. Can't wait.

EDIT: Anyone who missed it and wants to catch it; it's on the iPlayer: http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode...Us_Deep_Earth/

[Rhona]

I love things like that - didn't know it was on, but will now definitely look out for it.

[Flummery]

We enjoyed it - both geology graduates so it was right up our street. I found a bit of the photography unnecessarily 'whizzy' but the content was fascinating.

[Two_Sheds]

I've taped it, but wasn't in a hurry to watch it.
After your review, I'll be watching it tonight x

[piskieinboots]

T'was good

[OllieMartin]

T'was good

Quite the review there piskie. Any chance you could condense it for those of us who don't want to read the whole thing

T'was good though

[Jeanied]

Tried watching it on my laptop - and it gave me a fantastic Bridget Riley picture instead!
Congratulations to Piskieinboots for her latest promotion to the board - a truly wise selection, Ollie!

[Glutton4...]

Quite the review there piskie. Any chance you could condense it for those of us who don't want to read the whole thing

T'was good though

You're a cheeky b*gger Ollie!

Congrats on the lack of innuendo though!

[OllieMartin]

Tried watching it on my laptop - and it gave me a fantastic Bridget Riley picture instead!
Congratulations to Piskieinboots for her latest promotion to the board - a truly wise selection, Ollie!

I don't think she's noticed yet.

[miffy]

We watched it, it was a beautiful, fascinating, awe inspiring, interesting film. We loved it so much we watched it again the following night on catch up tv! The crystal cave was mind blowing.
I am so looking forward to the next episode.

[piskieinboots]

I don't think she's noticed yet.

her was in the greenhouse putting away her hardening orf stuff weren't her

Oh I say - erm, that's too many words, I KNOW - erm, nope - tis a family forum innit

tea Boss?

[Glutton4...]

LOL you lot!

I just watched it on iPlayer - FAB or what! Can't wait for the next one!

[OllieMartin]

tea Boss?

Milk with 1 please.

LOL you lot!

I just watched it on iPlayer - FAB or what! Can't wait for the next one!

Yay. Always nice when someone else enjoys one of your recommendations.

[Snadger]

Just about to watch it........sounds interesting!

[OllieMartin]

Episode II: Water.

Not quite as thrilling as Episode I, but still pretty fascinating. I love the way he fuses Geography, Geology and History.

I thought the Cambodians' rubber tree bridge was amazing!