The Lost World of Joseph Banks

2016

Seasons & Episodes

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EP1 A Great Endeavour Aug 06, 2016

“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.

EP2 First Contact Aug 13, 2016

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

EP3 Empire’s Plant Hunter Aug 20, 2016

“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.

EP4 Science and State Aug 27, 2016

“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.

EP5 Legacy Sep 03, 2016

” 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.
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Released: 06 August 2016 Ended
Producted By: Pilot Productions
Country: United Kingdom
Budget: 0
Revenue: 0
Official Website: https://www.pilotguides.com/tv-shows/empires-plant-hunter-the-life-and-times-of-joseph-banks/
Synopsis

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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