The Island

The story of the island of Ireland’s epic geological journey, spanning 1.8 billion years. This episode reveals how two ancient continents swallowed an ocean as they slowly approached each other.

The story of how Ireland’s unique landscape of mountains, valleys and coastline has been carved and sculpted by the dominant forces of water and ice over millions of years.

The story of how life originated and evolved on the island of Ireland, revealing clues about what lies in store for it and its inhabitants.