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    How the Earth Made Us

    Did anyone else watch this?

    For those who don't know what it is:
    Iain Stewart tells the epic story of how the planet has shaped our history. With spectacular images, surprising stories and a compelling narrative, the series discovers the central role played in human history by four different planetary forces.

    Episode 1: Deep Earth.

    There wasn't a single thing he told us about that I didn't find completely fascinating, and every place he visited I instantly thought, "I definately have to go there!"

    Fantastic series. Episode 2 is all about water. Can't wait.

    EDIT: Anyone who missed it and wants to catch it; it's on the iPlayer: http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode...Us_Deep_Earth/
    Last edited by OllieMartin; 23-01-2010, 12:29 PM.
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    I love things like that - didn't know it was on, but will now definitely look out for it.
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    • #3
      We enjoyed it - both geology graduates so it was right up our street. I found a bit of the photography unnecessarily 'whizzy' but the content was fascinating.
      Whoever plants a garden believes in the future.

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      • #4
        I've taped it, but wasn't in a hurry to watch it.
        After your review, I'll be watching it tonight x
        All gardeners know better than other gardeners." -- Chinese Proverb.

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        • #5
          T'was good
          aka
          Suzie

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          • #6
            Originally posted by piskieinboots View Post
            T'was good
            Quite the review there piskie. Any chance you could condense it for those of us who don't want to read the whole thing

            T'was good though
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            • #7
              Tried watching it on my laptop - and it gave me a fantastic Bridget Riley picture instead!
              Congratulations to Piskieinboots for her latest promotion to the board - a truly wise selection, Ollie!
              Last edited by Jeanied; 23-01-2010, 05:09 PM.
              Whooops - now what are the dogs getting up to?

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              • #8
                Originally posted by OllieMartin View Post
                Quite the review there piskie. Any chance you could condense it for those of us who don't want to read the whole thing

                T'was good though
                You're a cheeky b*gger Ollie!

                Congrats on the lack of innuendo though!
                All the best - Glutton 4 Punishment
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                • #9
                  Originally posted by Jeanied View Post
                  Tried watching it on my laptop - and it gave me a fantastic Bridget Riley picture instead!
                  Congratulations to Piskieinboots for her latest promotion to the board - a truly wise selection, Ollie!
                  I don't think she's noticed yet.
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                  • #10
                    We watched it, it was a beautiful, fascinating, awe inspiring, interesting film. We loved it so much we watched it again the following night on catch up tv! The crystal cave was mind blowing.
                    I am so looking forward to the next episode.
                    When weeding, the best way to make sure you are removing a weed and not a valuable plant is to pull on it. If it comes out of the ground easily, it is a valuable plant. ~Author Unknown

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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by OllieMartin View Post
                      I don't think she's noticed yet.
                      her was in the greenhouse putting away her hardening orf stuff weren't her

                      Oh I say - erm, that's too many words, I KNOW - erm, nope - tis a family forum innit

                      tea Boss?
                      aka
                      Suzie

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                      • #12
                        LOL you lot!

                        I just watched it on iPlayer - FAB or what! Can't wait for the next one!
                        All the best - Glutton 4 Punishment
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                        • #13
                          Originally posted by piskieinboots View Post
                          tea Boss?
                          Milk with 1 please.

                          Originally posted by Glutton4... View Post
                          LOL you lot!

                          I just watched it on iPlayer - FAB or what! Can't wait for the next one!
                          Yay. Always nice when someone else enjoys one of your recommendations.
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                          • #14
                            Just about to watch it........sounds interesting!
                            My Majesty made for him a garden anew in order
                            to present to him vegetables and all beautiful flowers.- Offerings of Thutmose III to Amon-Ra (1500 BCE)

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                            • #15
                              Episode II: Water.

                              Not quite as thrilling as Episode I, but still pretty fascinating. I love the way he fuses Geography, Geology and History.

                              I thought the Cambodians' rubber tree bridge was amazing!
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