The Voyage of Charles Darwin

A patient, thoughtful portrayal of a curious mind wrestling with faith, evidence, and the weight of discovery.

Created by

Martyn Friend

Genres

Drama

Starring

Malcolm Stoddard, Andrew Burt, Peter Settelen

Overview

This seven-part BBC drama series traced the life of naturalist Charles Darwin (1809-82), from his university days through his five-year exploratory voyage on the HMS Beagle to the controversy surrounding the 1859 publication of his landmark "On the Origin of Species".

How it feels

Earnest, melancholic and warm. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Science, faith, exploration, identity

Content

Mild violence and sexual content. No gore or swearing.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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