Charles Darwin

Alternative title

Darwin: The Genius

Synopsis

Tells the story of Charles Darwin, exploring his personal life, looking at the impact of his work in his own time and on the modern world, and showing how both were profoundly influecned by his surroundings. Uses footage from his home, Down House in Kent and historic photographs and images Includes comment and analysis by Professor Richard Dawkins, Randall Keynes (his great-great-grandson), Nino Strachey, Canon Vincent Strudwick and Dom Henry Wansbrough.

Series

Genius, Series

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. VHS. col. 52 min.

Year of production

1999

Availability

Sale; 2000 sale: £29.95 (inc. VAT +p&p) Cromwell

Notes

English Heritage title: DARWIN - THE GENIUS

Uses

Age 11 and up.

Subjects

Biology; History

Keywords

biographies; Darwin, Charles; history of science

Production Company

Name

Cromwell Productions Ltd

Sponsor

Name

English Heritage

Distributor

Name

Cromwell Productions Ltd

Email

crom@compuserve.com

Web

http://www.history-zone.com/about.html External site opens in new window

Phone

01789 295580

Fax

1789 415210

Address

11 Central Chambers
Cook’s Alley
Stratford-upon-Avon
CV37 6JQ

Name

English Heritage

Email

ehsales@gillards.com

Web

http://www.english-heritage.org.uk External site opens in new window

Phone

01761 452 966

Fax

01761 453 408

Address

c/o Gillards
Trident Works
Temple Cloud
Bristol
BS39 5AZ

 

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