How to Grow a Planet Episode guide

  1. The Challenger

    3/3 A look at how grass transformed life in the oceans and triggered human civilisation.

    First broadcast: 21 Feb 2012

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  2. The Power of Flowers

    2/3 A look at how the early flowers sculpted the Earth and drove the evolution of all animals.

    First broadcast: 14 Feb 2012

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  3. Life from Light

    1/3 How plants first harnessed light from the sun and created our life-giving atmosphere.

    First broadcast: 07 Feb 2012

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