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The First Eden

The First Eden

★ 8.5/10•1987•55m•PG•Documentary
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David Attenborough presents the history and natural history of the Mediterranean lands.

StatusEnded
Runtime55m
LanguageEN
First Air DateMar 8, 1987

Episodes

Episode 1 - The Making of the GardenE155m

The Making of the Garden

David Attenborough travels from France to Syria to explore the Mediterranean. The opener charts the creation of the sea's basin and surveys the area's wildlife, including chameleons, porcupines, flamingos, spoonbills, storks and monkeys.

Mar 8, 1987

Episode 2 - The Gods EnslavedE255m

The Gods Enslaved

Changing attitudes toward animals. Included: the worship of bulls and birds in ancient Egypt; the use of animals in spectator sports during the Roman Empire. Also: a visit to Crete to see olive oil being made and men diving for sponges. David Attenborough hosts.

Mar 15, 1987

Episode 3 - The Wastes of WarE355m

The Wastes of War

David Attenborough visits Jordan, Spain, Italy and Malta. Included: the Arabs' passion for horses, which were the key to the spread of Islam in Spain; the devastation of forests in Spain for sheep pastures and in Italy for shipbuilding.

Mar 22, 1987

Episode 4 - Strangers in the GardenE455m

Strangers in the Garden

How pollution and exploitation, including oil spills and sewage dumping, have endangered wildlife and the Mediterranean terrain. Also: visits to areas where animals still live safely, such as the coasts of Majorca and Tunisia.

Mar 29, 1987

Actors

David Attenborough

David Attenborough

Presenter - Narrator

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