Catastrophe
TV series
Catastrophe
2008, English, on Channel 4.
Our planet is shaped by an endless cycle of destruction and renewal.
This spectacular five-part series, presented by Tony Robinson, investigates the history of natural disasters, from the planet's beginnings to the present, putting a new perspective on our existence – that we are the product of catastrophe. Using the latest CGI effects and featuring scientific experts, the series reveals how the evolution of life on Earth has been shaped by lethal catastrophes that have caused mass extinctions, almost to the point of wiping out life altogether.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 5
- Episode length
- 60 min
- Status
- Ended in 2008
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Latest episode
S1 E5: Survival Earth
Aired 22 December 2008
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Tony RobinsonSelf - Presenter · 5 ep
- Dr. John PowerSelf - Volcanologist · 2 ep
- Prof. Peter SchultzSelf - Planetary Geologist · 2 ep
- Dr. William K. HartmanSelf - Planetary Scientist · 1 ep
- Dr. Robin CanupSelf - Astrophysicist · 1 ep
- Dr. Judith Nagel-MyersSelf - Palaeontologist · 1 ep
- Dr. Neil F. CominsSelf - Astrophysicist · 1 ep
- Dr. Nora NoffkeSelf - Geobiologist · 1 ep
- Jerry WiantSelf - NASA Engineer · 1 ep
- Dr. Janet SiefertSelf - Biologist · 1 ep
- Dr. Jim GehlingSelf - Palaeontologist · 1 ep
- Dr. Shad O' NealSelf - Glaciologist · 1 ep
Details
- First aired
- 24 November 2008
- Last aired
- 22 December 2008
- Network
- Channel 4
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Documentary
- Rated
- NR
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Catastrophe: quick answers
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How many seasons of Catastrophe are there?
Catastrophe has 1 season and 5 episodes, about 60 minutes each.
Is Catastrophe finished?
Yes. Catastrophe ended in 2008, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Catastrophe on?
Catastrophe isn’t listed on any OTT platform in India yet. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
Catastrophe parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Catastrophe is rated NR. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
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