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Age of Ice
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Neil Oliver travels back to ice age Britain as he begins the epic story of the evolution of the land and its occupants over thousands of years of ancient history. In this episode he describes a struggle for survival in a brutal world of climate change and environmental catastrophe.
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Neil Oliver talking about the oldest art ever found in Britain
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Neil Oliver discovers 8000 year old human footprints
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Neil Oliver |
| Executive Producer | Eamon Hardy |
| Series Producer | Cameron Balbirnie |
Broadcasts
Wed 9 Feb 201121:00BBC HD & BBC Two
Thu 10 Feb 201101:20BBC HD- Mon 30 May 201102:40
- Sat 8 Oct 201118:20BBC Two England
Sat 8 Oct 201121:45BBC HD
Mon 10 Oct 201101:00BBC HD- Fri 14 Oct 201119:00BBC Two Northern Ireland
Sat 18 Feb 201220:00BBC HD- Mon 11 Apr 201621:00
- Wed 13 Apr 201600:00
- Sat 16 Apr 201619:00
- Thu 4 Apr 201920:00
- Sat 9 Apr 202219:00
- Sun 10 Apr 202202:15
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