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Iain Stewart tells the story of James Hutton, the founding father of geology. This Scottish thinker overturned ancient beliefs about how and when the world was formed.
Iain Stewart follows in the footsteps of the founding father of geology, James Hutton. This Scottish rogue was a profound and original thinker who, 250 years ago, overturned ancient beliefs about how and when the world was formed. His ideas clashed with those of the most eminent scientist of his day. Lord Kelvin was determined to prove Hutton wrong.
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Cannonball Roulette
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How cliffs are made
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Hot rocks
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Geological battlezone
Duration: 02:44
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00:02BRAThANKI
Let's Make The Water Turn Black
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00:18Muse
Uprising
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Iain Stewart |
| Director | Matt Barrett |
| Director | Jeremy Turner |
| Series Producer | Paul Overton |
| Executive Producer | Greg Lanning |
