The First Eden
(1987)Streaming Episode Guide
Season 1
Strangers in the Garden
Episode 4 - 3-29-1987
55m
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.
8.1/10
Haven't Seen
The Wastes of War
Episode 3 - 3-22-1987
55m
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.
8.3/10Haven't Seen
The Gods Enslaved
Episode 2 - 3-15-1987
55m
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.
8.2/10Haven't Seen
The Making of the Garden
Episode 1 - 3-08-1987
55m
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.
8.3/10Haven't Seen
Top 5 Highest Rated Episodes 8.3/10 8.3/10 8.2/10 8.1/10
The Making of the Garden
Episode 1 - 3-08-1987
55m
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.
8.3/10Haven't Seen
The Wastes of War
Episode 3 - 3-22-1987
55m
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.
8.3/10Haven't Seen
The Gods Enslaved
Episode 2 - 3-15-1987
55m
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.
8.2/10Haven't Seen
Strangers in the Garden
Episode 4 - 3-29-1987
55m
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.
8.1/10Haven't Seen
