Dinosaurs rose up as rulers of Earth around 230 million years ago, eventually dominating all other species and relegating mammals to the shadows. But 65 million years ago their planet was rocked by yet another massive event when, seemingly out of nowhere, the mighty dinosaurs were wiped off the face of Earth. But without this devastating catastrophe, humans would not be here today.
This film explores the trail of clues that lead to what extinguished the dinosaurs and ultimately led to the evolution of humans. Cutting-edge scientists, palaeontologists and geologists investigate what could be responsible, and chart the story behind the widely held theory that Earth was hit once again by a deadly asteroid.
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On TV
First Shown
| Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Monday 15 December 2008 | Channel 4 |
Last Shown
| Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Monday 15 December 2008 | 9PM | Channel 4 |
