Darwin: On the Origin of Species

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.How Darwin was eventually persuaded to publish On the Origin of Species in November 1859 and the book’s impact on fellow scientists and the general public.

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Guests

• Jim Moore 4 episodes
  Darwin biographer
• Steve Jones 22 episodes
  Geneticist at University College London
• Jim Secord 2 episodes
  Darwin Correspondence Project
• Johannes Vogel No other episodes
  National History Museum
• Sandy Knapp 4 episodes
  National History Museum
• Judith Magee No other episodes
  National History Museum

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