Overview
Series exploring the origins of human life, from African beginnings to Ice Age artists.
Seasons & Episodes
Season 1
Details
First Aired
2000-02-22
Status
Returning Series
Network
BBC Two
Type
Scripted
Language
EN
Episodes
6
Cast
Leslie Aiello
Herself
Bob Brain
Himself
Hugh Quarshie
Narrator
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