Ice Age: A Frozen World
This three-part factual thriller, fronted by naturalist and explorer Steve Backshall and wildlife presenter Michaela Strachan, takes viewers on a gripping journey into the heart of the Ice Age using stunning location filming from around the world, breath-taking virtual production and expert interviews. The series will unravel the hidden secrets of the Ice Age and how it created the world we now live in- from the rise of the mega beasts, woolly mammoths and sabre tooth cats, to the David and Goliath story of Neanderthals versus Homo Sapiens and the ultimate irony that global warming could trigger the next Ice Age.
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Duration: 3 x 60' | 1 x 120' HD
Resolution: HD
Seasons: TBC
Genre: Science & Health
Tags: Science
Original Language: TBC
Producer: October Films
Original Broadcaster: Channel 5
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