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Moving Mountains

Episode 2 of 3

Iain Stewart finds out how gung-ho geologist Edward Bailey discovered that Scotland was once home to super volcanoes. Plus the story of unsung hero Arthur Holmes.

Geologist Iain Stewart retraces the steps of a band of maverick pioneers who made ground-breaking discoveries in the landscape of Scotland about how our planet works.

Iain finds out how gung-ho geologist Edward Bailey discovered Scotland was once home to super volcanoes. And how unsung hero Arthur Holmes solved the mystery of what makes continents move across the surface of the globe.

1 hour

Last on

Wed 10 Jul 201902:00
BBC Four

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Credits

PresenterIain Stewart
DirectorNigel Walk
ProducerNigel Walk
Series ProducerPaul Overton

Broadcasts

  • Tue 7 Dec 201021:00
    BBC Two Scotland
  • Sat 11 Dec 201018:00
    BBC Two Scotland
  • Thu 20 Jan 201121:00
    BBC Two except Scotland
  • Fri 21 Jan 201121:00
    BBC HD
  • Sun 23 Jan 201123:00
    BBC HD
  • Mon 11 Apr 201102:55
    BBC One
  • Sat 25 Feb 201219:00
    BBC HD
  • Tue 9 Jul 201920:00
    BBC Four
  • Wed 10 Jul 201902:00
    BBC Four