Overview
This spectacular five-part series, presented by Tony Robinson, investigates the history of natural disasters, from the planet's beginnings to the present, putting a new perspective on our existence – that we are the product of catastrophe. Using the latest CGI effects and featuring scientific experts, the series reveals how the evolution of life on Earth has been shaped by lethal catastrophes that have caused mass extinctions, almost to the point of wiping out life altogether.
Seasons & Episodes
Season 1
Key Information
Cast & Crew
Tony Robinson
Self - Presenter
Dr. John Power
Self - Volcanologist
Prof. Peter Schultz
Self - Planetary Geologist
Dr. William K. Hartman
Self - Planetary Scientist
Dr. Robin Canup
Self - Astrophysicist
Dr. Judith Nagel-Myers
Self - Palaeontologist
Dr. Neil F. Comins
Self - Astrophysicist
Dr. Nora Noffke
Self - Geobiologist
Jerry Wiant
Self - NASA Engineer
Dr. Janet Siefert
Self - Biologist
Dr. Jim Gehling
Self - Palaeontologist
Dr. Shad O' Neal
Self - Glaciologist
Frequently Asked Questions
This spectacular five-part series, presented by Tony Robinson, investigates the history of natural disasters, from the planet's beginnings to the present, putting a new perspective on our existence – that...
Catastrophe has 1 season with 5 episodes.
Catastrophe premiered on November 24, 2008.
No, Catastrophe has ended. The final episode aired on December 22, 2008.
Catastrophe originally aired on Channel 4. Check your local streaming services for availability.
Catastrophe has a rating of 8.0/10 based on user reviews.
Catastrophe is classified as Documentary.