In 1831, the young naturalist Charles Darwin set sail on the most important journey ever made. Over the course of five years, Darwin circumnavigated the earth on the clipper ‘Beagle’, making discoveries that changed our ideas of time, space, chance, sex and nature. Almost 180 years on, his great-greatgranddaughter Sarah Darwin and British author Redmond O’Hanlon repeat this epic expedition.

They set off from Plymouth following Darwin’s original route, on an eight month voyage which takes them from Tenerife to Brazil to the Galapagos islands, then to Australia and Mauritius, examining countless beautiful animals, plants and fossils along the way.

Different scientists and artists have been invited aboard at different stages of the journey, to conduct research, consider Darwin’s observations, and discuss how they relate to the modern day. Perfect for science, history and adventure slots, Darwin’s Beagle will take your viewers on a fascinating journey. From dolphins to turtles to dodos, we explore how this voyage changed our understanding of the world forever.