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Planet Oil

Planet Oil

Description: By the early 1950s, oil, plastics and fertilizers transformed the planet, but when oil-producing countries demanded more profits from the Western energy companies, the oil and gas fields of the Middle East became a focus for military conflict.
Genre: TV program
Cast: Iain Stewart
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How the Earth Changed History

How the Earth Changed History
Plot: Over five episodes, this miniseries explores the powerful influence that geology, geography and climate have had on humankind, an influence much greater than has previously been acknowledged. Geologist and professor Iain Stewart travels to different parts of the world, revealing how the natural planet...
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How to Grow a Planet

How to Grow a Planet
Plot: Geologist Iain Stewart demonstrates the power of plants and the crucial role they have played in the Earth's evolution. The three-part series reveals how plants harnessed light from the sun and created our life-giving atmosphere; formed the fertile soil allowing life to come ashore; created the planet...

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How Earth Made Us

How Earth Made Us
Plot: Professor Iain Stewart examines the role of geology in the history of mankind in this documentary programme. Each of the classical elements plays a role - for instance, he points out that mankind has been drawn to fault lines for centuries, since this is the best place to find minerals, oil, soil suitable...
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National Treasures

National Treasures
Plot: `National Treasure' is a four-part drama written by BAFTA-award winning writer Jack Thorne, starring Robbie Coltrane, Julie Walters, Andrea Riseborough and Tim McInnerny. The story follows Paul Finchley, an adored ageing comedian. Paul's career, as one half of a comedy duo, was a successful one, lasting...
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Building the Ancient City: Athens and Rome

Building the Ancient City: Athens and Rome
Plot: The first town of over one million people was built more than 2000 years ago. Without any of our modern conveniences and what we would consider necessities today, Professor Wallace-Hadrill explores how these magnificent cities functioned.
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Fighting the Giants: The Castros' Revolution vs the World

Fighting the Giants: The Castros' Revolution vs the World
Plot: For 60 years, Fidel Castro was a thorn in the side of USA and a symbol of anti-imperialist struggle. Castro and his compatriots played a prominent role on the international stage and contributed to changing the world.
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Rise Of The Continents

Rise Of The Continents
Plot: Professor Iain Stewart reveals how our iconic continents were created, and how their tumultuous past has shaped our life today.

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Earth The Power of the Planet

Earth The Power of the Planet
Plot: "Earth: The Biography" reveals the geological forces that have shaped the planet, specifically volcanoes, the oceans, the atmosphere and ice. Computer-generated imagery and the use of satellite photography offer a balance between dramatic visuals and illuminating facts, while time-lapse photography...

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Planet Earth

Planet Earth
Plot: Dazzling, state-of-the-art high-definition imagery highlights this breathtaking documentary series featuring footage of some of the world's most awe-inspiring natural wonders -- from the oceans to the deserts to the polar ice caps. Actress Sigourney Weaver narrates this American version of the original...
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