About this season
The series unravels the hidden secrets of the Ice Age and how it created the world we now live in, chronicling the rise of the mega beasts, from woolly mammoths to sabre-tooth cats, and the David and Goliath story of Neanderthals versus Homo Sapiens and the ultimate irony that global warming could trigger the next Ice Age.
Episodes (2)
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E1
1. Episode 1
2.0Aired 9 February 2025 • 90 min
The rise of mega beasts, including the woolly mammoth and sabre-toothed cat.
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E2
2. Episode 2
Aired 16 February 2025 • 90 min
It's the battle of the early humans as Steve Backshall and Michaela Strachan uncover the David-and-Goliath story of Neanderthals versus Homo Sapiens as both species compete for survival.