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The Nature of Things

1960–present

The Nature of Things is a Canadian television series of documentary programs. It debuted on CBC Television on November 6, 1960. Many of the programs document nature and the effect that humans have on it. The program was one of the first to explore environmental issues, such as clear-cut logging. The series is named after an epic poem by Roman philosopher Lucretius: "Dē Rērum Nātūrā" — On the Nature of Things.

First aired
6 Nov 1960
Episode length
44 min
Also known as
The Nature of Things with David Suzuki
Country
Canada
Language
English
Writers
Christopher Sumpton, Gwyn Williams, Tom Ranson
Cinematography
Chris Yapp
Music
John Kanakis
Editor
Paul Berry
Executive producers
Alan Handel, Carlo Massarella, Dan Kendall and 4 others
Producers
Alex Rowson, Caroline Underwood, Christopher Sumpton and 7 others
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Seasons · 425 episodes

  • Season 19

    1978

  • Season 20

    1979

  • Season 21

    1980

  • Season 22

    1981

  • Season 39

    1998

  • Season 40

    1999

  • Season 41

    2000

  • Season 42

    2001

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