Ian Cross
Self - Host
The Lost World of Joseph Banks (2016)
Series 1
In this first ever television documentary of Banks' life, journalist Ian Cross explores his influence over five decades during a critical period of great change in the world, from 1770 to 1820.
Released Aug. 6, 2016
Episode 25 min
None+
Genres: Documentary, History
Keywords: mdblist.has-trailer, mdblist.imdb-tv-mini-series, imdb.tv-mini-series, tmdb.botanist, tmdb.english-naturalist, tmdb.natural-sciences
Production Companies: Pilot Productions
Country: United Kingdom
Languages:
English
S1E1 - A Great Endeavour
“A Great Endeavour” looks at Banks’ early privileged life as the son of a wealthy landowner who inherited vast estates, and his developing friendship with Swedish botanist, Daniel Solander, who would accompany him on his journey and adventures to the South Seas on board the Endeavour with Captain Cook.
Aug. 6, 2016, midnight
S1E2 - First Contact
“First Contact” follows the Endeavour as it encounters the native peoples of New Zealand and Australia for the first time.
Aug. 13, 2016, midnight
S1E3 - Empire’s Plant Hunter
“Empire’s Plant Hunter” follows Banks and his companions on their botanical journey of exploration of the eastern coast of Australia, the disastrous loss of life on board the Endeavour in the East Indies and Banks’ return to London in 1771, which made him a celebrity.
Aug. 20, 2016, midnight
S1E4 - Science and State
“Science and State”, looks at Banks’ the imperialist and globalist who fused the worlds of science and state, re distributed the world’s crops and transformed its landscapes including that of Australia.
Aug. 27, 2016, midnight
S1E5 - Legacy
” Legacy” examines Banks fragmented and sometimes forgotten legacy, and the mystery behind the final resting place of one of the great collectors, influencers and patrons of the Georgian age.
Sept. 3, 2016, midnight
Episode Runtime: 25 min.
Season Runtime: 25 min.
Released: Aug. 6, 2016
Last Air Date: Sept. 3, 2016, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR
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