Thanks to Karen for the heads up.
NOVA and National Geographic Television present an extraordinary human drama that led to the birth of the most influential scientific theory of all time, evolution, in Darwin’s Darkest Hour. Acclaimed screenwriter John Goldsmith (David Copperfield, Victoria and Albert) brings to life Charles Darwin’s greatest personal crisis: the anguishing decision over whether to “go public” with his theory of evolution. Darwin, portrayed by Henry Ian Cusick (Lost), spent years refining his ideas and penning his book the Origin of Species. Yet, daunted by looming conflict with the orthodox religious values of his day, he resisted publishing—until a letter from naturalist Alfred Wallace forced his hand. You can watch the prologue here.
The Darwin’s Darkest Hour companion website - http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/darwin/ - launches Tuesday, September 22nd with an interview with Henry Ian Cusick.