The Lost World of Joseph Banks

In this first ever television documentary of Banks' life, journalist Ian Cross explores his influence over five decades during a critical period of great change in the world, from 1770 to 1820.

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In this first ever television documentary of Banks' life, journalist Ian Cross explores his influence over five decades during a critical period of great change in the world, from 1770 to 1820.

First Aired

2016-08-06
Last Aired

2016-09-03
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Genre

Documentary
Seasons

1
Episodes

5
Status

Ended
Language

English
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Keywords:

botanist english naturalist natural sciences

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Season 1

1. A Great Endeavour

“A Great Endeavour” looks at Banks’ early privileged life as the son of a wealthy landowner who inheri...More

“A Great Endeavour” looks at Banks’ early privileged life as the son of a wealthy landowner who inherited vast estates, and his developing friendship with Swedish botanist, Daniel Solander, who would accompany him on his journey and adventures to the South Seas on board the Endeavour with Captain Cook.Less

2016-08-06

2. First Contact

“First Contact” follows the Endeavour as it encounters the native peoples of New Zealand and Australia...More

“First Contact” follows the Endeavour as it encounters the native peoples of New Zealand and Australia for the first time.Less

2016-08-13

3. Empire’s Plant Hunter

“Empire’s Plant Hunter” follows Banks and his companions on their botanical journey of exploration of ...More

“Empire’s Plant Hunter” follows Banks and his companions on their botanical journey of exploration of the eastern coast of Australia, the disastrous loss of life on board the Endeavour in the East Indies and Banks’ return to London in 1771, which made him a celebrity.Less

2016-08-20

4. Science and State

“Science and State”, looks at Banks’ the imperialist and globalist who fused the worlds of science and...More

“Science and State”, looks at Banks’ the imperialist and globalist who fused the worlds of science and state, re distributed the world’s crops and transformed its landscapes including that of Australia.Less

2016-08-27

5. Legacy

” Legacy” examines Banks fragmented and sometimes forgotten legacy, and the mystery behind the final r...More

” Legacy” examines Banks fragmented and sometimes forgotten legacy, and the mystery behind the final resting place of one of the great collectors, influencers and patrons of the Georgian age.Less