Overview
According to recent science the Neanderthals are not the knuckle-dragging apemen of popular imagination. In fact they are our distant ancestors. About 2% of the DNA of most people is of Neanderthal origin—and it continues to affect us today. Ella Al-Shamahi enlists the skills of Andy Serkis, the master of performance capture, and a group of experts to investigate Neanderthals.
Seasons & Episodes
Season 1
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Cast & Crew
Ella Al-Shamahi
Self - Presenter
Andy Serkis
Self - Presenter
Nick Kellington
Self - Ned
Cecily Fay
Self - Nelly
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According to recent science the Neanderthals are not the knuckle-dragging apemen of popular imagination. In fact they are our distant ancestors. About 2% of the DNA of most people is...
Neanderthals - Meet Your Ancestors has 1 season with 2 episodes.
Neanderthals - Meet Your Ancestors premiered on May 13, 2018.
No, Neanderthals - Meet Your Ancestors has ended. The final episode aired on May 20, 2018.
Neanderthals - Meet Your Ancestors originally aired on BBC Two. Check your local streaming services for availability.
Neanderthals - Meet Your Ancestors has a rating of 4.0/10 based on user reviews.
Neanderthals - Meet Your Ancestors is classified as Documentary.