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Lost Worlds, Vanished Lives (1989–1989) on BBC Two

The answer: Concluded May 14, 1989.
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Network / streamer
BBC Two
Premiered
April 23, 1989
Ended
May 14, 1989
Runtime
~60 min per episode
1season
4episodes

About Lost Worlds, Vanished Lives

Lost Worlds, Vanished Lives ended on May 14, 1989, on BBC Two. The series concluded after its four-episode run, which aired from April 23 to May 14, 1989.

Lost Worlds, Vanished Lives was a BBC documentary series that aired in 1989. It was a four-part series about the discovery of fossils, exploring how life evolved on Earth in the distant past. Hosted by David Attenborough, the show used expert insights, fossil hunting footage, and modern animation techniques to illustrate the history of life and the process of fossilization. Attenborough traveled around the globe to visit some of the most famous fossil sites, providing viewers with a detailed look at Earth's prehistoric past.

The series starred David Attenborough as the presenter.

Lost Worlds, Vanished Lives episode schedule

4 aired

Aired · 4

DateEp.Title
May 14, 1989 S1·E4 The Rare Glimpses
May 7, 1989 S1·E3 Dinosaur
April 30, 1989 S1·E2 Putting Flesh on Bone
April 23, 1989 S1·E1 Magic in the Rocks

Lost Worlds, Vanished Lives cast