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EP1 The Making of the Garden Mar 08, 1987

David 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.

EP2 The Gods Enslaved Mar 15, 1987

Changing 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.

EP3 The Wastes of War Mar 22, 1987

David 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.

EP4 Strangers in the Garden Mar 29, 1987

How 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.

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Released: 08 March 1987 Ended

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Country: United Kingdom

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Official Website: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p002wnbp

Synopsis

David Attenborough presents the history and natural history of the Mediterranean lands.

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