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Catastrophe (2008–2008) — nature · history on Channel 4

The answer: Concluded December 22, 2008.
Catastrophe poster
Genre
Nature · History
Network / streamer
Channel 4
Premiered
November 24, 2008
Ended
December 22, 2008
Runtime
~60 min per episode
1season
5episodes

About Catastrophe

Catastrophe ended on December 22, 2008, after its five-episode run on Channel 4.

This series was a documentary that explored the history of natural disasters from Earth's beginnings to modern times. It aimed to provide a new perspective on our existence by highlighting how catastrophic events have shaped the evolution of life on our planet. Using advanced CGI effects and scientific expertise, the show examined how lethal catastrophes have caused mass extinctions and nearly wiped out life altogether.

The program was a nature and history series that aired in 2008. It was designed to educate viewers about the significant role natural disasters played in shaping Earth's biological history. The episodes investigated various catastrophic events and their impact on the planet's development over millions of years.

Catastrophe episode schedule

5 aired

Aired · 5

DateEp.Title
December 22, 2008 S1·E5 Survival Earth
December 15, 2008 S1·E4 Asteroid Strike
December 8, 2008 S1·E3 Planet of Fire
December 1, 2008 S1·E2 Snowball Earth
November 24, 2008 S1·E1 Birth of a Planet

Catastrophe cast

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