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Last broadcast on Thu, 16 Jun 2011, 15:00 on BBC Radio 4 (FM only) (see all broadcasts).
Synopsis
Inspired by Richard Dawkins book 'The Ancestor's tale: a pilgrimage to the dawn of life' the 'Ancestor's Trail' is intended as a celebration of evolution. Darwin's Tree is represented by footpaths over the Quantock hills and whilst some walkers will begin the 13 mile hike representing the human journey others may join as elephants, reptiles or even jellyfish further down the line. Clare Balding meets those taking part in the celebrations and finds out why they feel evolution itself should be celebrated.
View from the Quantock Hills
The Quantock Walkers
BHA Choir
Rambling Cows
Map of Route
Broadcasts
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Sat 11 Jun 201106:07
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Thu 16 Jun 201115:00

