TV series
Neanderthal
2001, English, on PBS.
Charting the rise and demise of the Neanderthal, this is the story of a people who survived for 250,000 years living through and adapting to the most violent extremes of climate. A species that survived until modern man came along. Neanderthal combines the latest scientific research with a detailed re-interpretation of the Neanderthals' fossil records. With a stunning mixture of drama, cutting edge 3D animation, morphing techniques and amazing prosthetics, the daily lives of a Neanderthal clan are recreated. This gripping film documents their interaction and ultimate destruction by Cro-Magnons - the ancestors of modern man.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 2
- Episode length
- 50 min
- Status
- Ended in 2001
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Latest episode
S1 E2: Part 2
Aired 24 October 2001
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Kenneth CranhamSelf - Narrator (voice) · 2 ep
- Jud CharltonNeanderthal · 2 ep
- Tracy EmmertonNeanderthal · 2 ep
- Barry GildeaNeanderthal · 2 ep
- Alison JohnstonNeanderthal · 2 ep
- Cosh OmarNeanderthal · 2 ep
- Howard SalingerNeanderthal · 2 ep
- Samantha SeagerNeanderthal · 2 ep
- Miltos YerolemouNeanderthal (as Miltos Yeromelou) · 2 ep
- Mark ByronCro-Magnon · 2 ep
- Emilio DoorgasinghCro-Magnon · 2 ep
- David Al-FahmiCro-Magnon (as David Olufemi) · 2 ep
Details
- First aired
- 17 October 2001
- Last aired
- 24 October 2001
- Network
- PBS
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Miniseries
- Rated
- TV-14
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Neanderthal: quick answers
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How many seasons of Neanderthal are there?
Neanderthal has 1 season and 2 episodes, about 50 minutes each.
Is Neanderthal finished?
Yes. Neanderthal ended in 2001, so you can watch the whole story.
Is Neanderthal suitable for kids?
Neanderthal is rated TV-14. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
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