Evolution
Evolution is a TV show on BBC2. From a single spark of life, through millions of generations, animals have become diverse, weird and beautiful. Chris Packham tells the incredible story in astonishing new detail. The program has been available since 2026. A total of 5 episodes have been broadcast, most recently in August 2026.
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Evolution
How did the dolphin get so smart? Chris Packham explores the origins of senses, brains and intelligence, in an evolutionary odyssey that ventures from ocean to land and back again.
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How did the horse become so fast? Chris Packham explores the evolutionary beginnings of animal movement and how it reached its peak in one of the most athletic animals on earth.
How did the bat get so hungry? Chris Packham explores how the drive to find food has shaped animal life. The origin of bums, guts, jaws and super hearing.
How did the ostrich get the world's largest egg? Chris Packham explores how reproduction has shaped life on Earth and the surprising evolutionary origins of sex, eggs and birds.
How did the elephant get so big? Chris Packham explores the four-billion-year story of how a tiny cell evolved into complex, gentle giants.