The First Eden

Season 1

Sir David Attenborough reviews the history of mankind's relationship with the natural world in the lands around the Mediterranean.
Where to Watch Season 1
4 Episodes
  • The Making of the Garden
    E1
    Episode 1The Making of the GardenDavid Attenborough travels from France to Syria to explore the Mediterranean. The opener charts the creation of the sea's basin and surveys the area's wildlife, including chameleons, porcupines, flamingos, spoonbills, storks and monkeys.
  • The Gods Enslaved
    E2
    Episode 2The Gods EnslavedChanging attitudes toward animals. Included: the worship of bulls and birds in ancient Egypt; the use of animals in spectator sports during the Roman Empire. Also: a visit to Crete to see olive oil being made and men diving for sponges. David Attenborough hosts.
  • The Wastes of War
    E3
    Episode 3The Wastes of WarDavid Attenborough visits Jordan, Spain, Italy and Malta. Included: the Arabs' passion for horses, which were the key to the spread of Islam in Spain; the devastation of forests in Spain for sheep pastures and in Italy for shipbuilding.
  • Strangers in the Garden
    E4
    Episode 4Strangers in the GardenHow pollution and exploitation, including oil spills and sewage dumping, have endangered wildlife and the Mediterranean terrain. Also: visits to areas where animals still live safely, such as the coasts of Majorca and Tunisia.
Cast of Season 1
  • David AttenboroughSelf
 
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