First Life
Sir David Attenborough travels back in time to the origins of the tree of life to explore the first animals. He recounts their story through striking photography, state-of-the-art visual effects, and the engaging presence of one of the world’s most beloved naturalists.
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- Bernard Degnanas Self - Marine Biologist, University of Queensland
- David Attenboroughas Self - Presenter
- Richard Forteyas Self - Palaeontologist, Natural History Museum
- Hazel Bartonas Self - Microbiologist, Northern Kentucky University
- Jean Bernard Caronas Self - Palaeontologist, Royal Ontario Museum
- Justin Marshallas Self - Marine Neurobiologist, University of Queensland
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Bernard Degnan
as Self - Marine Biologist, University of Queensland
David Attenborough
as Self - Presenter
Richard Fortey
as Self - Palaeontologist, Natural History Museum
Hazel Barton
as Self - Microbiologist, Northern Kentucky University
Jean Bernard Caron
as Self - Palaeontologist, Royal Ontario Museum
Justin Marshall
as Self - Marine Neurobiologist, University of Queensland
Mary Droser
as Self - Palaeontologist, University of California
Philip Donoghue
as Self - Palaeontologist, University of Bristol
Jim Gehling
as Self - Palaeontoloigst, South Australia Museum
Guy Narbonne
as Self - Palaeontologist, Queen's University, Ontario
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