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TV series

Rise of the Continents

20131 season7.9 / 10

The Earth’s continents are instantly recognizable. These iconic landmasses seem permanent and unchanging, yet they are merely the wreckage of a much larger long-lost supercontinent – Pangaea. In this stunning four part series Professor Iain Stewart uncovers the evidence for this ancient past. He reveals how the world around us is full of clues – in the rocks, the landscapes and even the animals. All of which tell us how the land we live on was created.

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Checked Jul 22, 2026

Rise of the Continents premiered June 9, 2013. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.

Synopsis

The Earth’s continents are instantly recognizable. These iconic landmasses seem permanent and unchanging, yet they are merely the wreckage of a much larger long-lost supercontinent – Pangaea. In this stunning four part series Professor Iain Stewart uncovers the evidence for this ancient past. He reveals how the world around us is full of clues – in the rocks, the landscapes and even the animals. All of which tell us how the land we live on was created.

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More about Rise of the Continents

Cast

Iain StewartSelf - Presenter

Production details

Status
Ended
Series type
Miniseries
Episodes
4
Original language
English

Networks & production

  • BBC TwoUnited Kingdom
  • Science ChannelUnited States
  • BBCUnited Kingdom

Themes

africaamericasaustraliacontinentseurasiageologyminiseries