It was during the Ice Age that humanity as we know it was forged. Two rival species competed until only one was left standing. Steve Backshall and Michaela Strachan travel the world to discover how Neanderthals and Homo sapiens survived at a time of brutal environmental change and uncover why we, Homo sapiens, survived while the Neanderthals were wiped off the face of the Earth. Steve heads to southern Germany, which is a hotbed of early human discoveries. In the freezing temperatures of the snow-lined valleys, Steve throws himself into Ice Age life, exploring how early humans evaded the mighty Ice Age predators such as the supersized cave bears and giant hyenas that stalked the freezing wastelands. In a battle against the elements and predators, Steve discovers how Neanderthals made fire in a surprisingly sophisticated way and crafted tools so sharp you could shave with them! Meanwhile, Michaela gets to grips with the differences between Neanderthals and Homo sapiens. At the prestigious Natural History Museum, she's able to see that Neanderthals were physically stronger than Homo sapiens and by looking at their skulls can see they even had bigger brains. So why then did we as a species survive and the Neanderthals did not? The answer could lie in how both species developed technology. Steve tests out the differences between how Neanderthals and Homo sapiens hunted mega-beasts like the woolly mammoth. He tries throwing Neanderthal spears, but discovers that Homo sapiens developed a better way to hunt. Meanwhile, Michaela uncovers how one invention, the humble sewing needle, gave Homo sapiens a huge advantage — why? But the biggest turning point in our species evolution came as the Ice Age thawed and a natural disaster loomed, one that threatened to wipe out the Neanderthals.
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Show Name....... Ice Age: A Frozen World
Rating.......... N/A
Premiered....... 1899-12-31
Type............ Documentary
Genre........... Nature | History
Plot............ Ice Age: A Frozen World, fronted by naturalist and explorer Steve Backshall, wildlife presenter Michaela Strachan and geologist Chris Jackson will tell this epic story using state of the art technology to bring this frozen world to life. The factual thriller will take viewers on a gripping journey through time, with a mixture of on location pieces, breathtaking Virtual Studio 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
Cast............ Steve Backshall ... Presenter
Cast............ Michaela Strachan ... Presenter
Cast............ Chris Jackson ... Presenter
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Network......... Channel 5
Country......... United Kingdom
Language........ English
Runtime......... 60 mins
Status.......... In Development
Air Date........ Tuesday Wednesday Thursday 20:00
URL............. https://www.tvmaze.com/shows/61521/ice-age-a-frozen-world
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Episode Name.... Episode 2
Season.......... 1x02
Plot............ It was during the Ice Age that humanity as we know it was forged. Two rival species competed until only one was left standing. Steve Backshall and Michaela Strachan travel the world to discover how Neanderthals and Homo sapiens survived at a time of brutal environmental change and uncover why we, Homo sapiens, survived while the Neanderthals were wiped off the face of the Earth. Steve heads to southern Germany, which is a hotbed of early human discoveries. In the freezing temperatures of the snow-lined valleys, Steve throws himself into Ice Age life, exploring how early humans evaded the mighty Ice Age predators such as the supersized cave bears and giant hyenas that stalked the freezing wastelands. In a battle against the elements and predators, Steve discovers how Neanderthals made fire in a surprisingly sophisticated way and crafted tools so sharp you could shave with them! Meanwhile, Michaela gets to grips with the differences between Neanderthals and Homo sapiens. At the prestigious Natural History Museum, she's able to see that Neanderthals were physically stronger than Homo sapiens and by looking at their skulls can see they even had bigger brains. So why then did we as a species survive and the Neanderthals did not? The answer could lie in how both species developed technology. Steve tests out the differences between how Neanderthals and Homo sapiens hunted mega-beasts like the woolly mammoth. He tries throwing Neanderthal spears, but discovers that Homo sapiens developed a better way to hunt. Meanwhile, Michaela uncovers how one invention, the humble sewing needle, gave Homo sapiens a huge advantage why? But the biggest turning point in our species evolution came as the Ice Age thawed and a natural disaster loomed, one that threatened to wipe out the Neanderthals
Runtime......... 60 mins
Air Date........ 1900-01-01 Monday, 00:00
URL............. https://www.tvmaze.com/episodes/2443175/ice-age-a-frozen-world-1x02-episode-2
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Episode Name.... Episode 3
Season.......... 1x03
Plot............ In the epic conclusion to the Ice Age story, we discover how the Great Thaw brought the end of the Ice Age and changed the world as we know it. Steve Backshall and Michaela Strachan go in search of a long-lost land that once connected the UK to mainland Europe before the Ice Age ended. Steve dives beneath the waves hunting for signs that the sea floor was once land and the thriving heart of Europe. Back on dry land, Michaela is on a hunt to find out more about this ancient land and wants to know how it flooded. She discovers that, less than 10,000 years ago, there was a natural disaster of epic proportions that helped form the North Sea and cut the UK off from Europe permanently. But this disaster may have been the catalyst for humans to develop further. Steve explores how early humans quickly adapted to their newly flooded world by developing watercraft unlike any we see on the rivers today. Meanwhile, deep in the Arctic, Michaela is working with the British Antarctic Survey as they drill for ice cores from a remote glacier. The ice they recover could reveal how the climate is changing around the globe. Bizarrely, Michaela discovers how a warming world may actually create the perfect conditions to trigger a new Ice Age. But if the world were plunged into the deep freeze again, how might we as a species cope? Steve goes in search of answers and meets a survival expert who understands the terrible dangers we may face. And Michaela visits a site in the Arctic where they're preparing for a means for humanity to survive after an apocalyptic event
Runtime......... 60 mins
Air Date........ 1900-01-01 Monday, 00:00
URL............. https://www.tvmaze.com/episodes/2443176/ice-age-a-frozen-world-1x03-episode-3
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