The Genius of Charles Darwin (TV Miniseries)

The Genius of Charles Darwin is a three-part television documentary, written and presented by evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins. In the first episode Richard Dawkins explains the basic mechanisms of natural selection, and tells the story of how Charles Darwin developed his theory. In the second episode Richard Dawkins deals with some of the philosophical and social ramifications of the theory of evolution. In the third and final episode, Dawkins explains why Darwin's theory is one of history's most controversial ideas.