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                      OU on the BBC: Jimmy Doherty In Darwin's Garden

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                      Jimmy Doherty visits Darwin's home, and recreates the experiments that helped formulate...

                      Jimmy Doherty visits Darwin's home, and recreates the experiments that helped formulate his theory of evolution.

                      By: The Darwin web team (The Open University, Programme and web teams)

                      • Duration: 5 mins
                      • Published on: Tuesday 10th February 2009
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                      Discover why every garden is a crucible of evolution. Find out more about the series.  Read more : OU on the BBC: Jimmy Doherty In Darwin's Garden - About the series

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                      He was sure of his science; experiments proved his point. But for Darwin, evolution and selction were still dangerous ideas.  Read more : OU on the BBC: Jimmy Doherty In Darwin's Garden - Dangerous ideas

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                      Figuring experiments on plants might be less contentious than animals, Darwin got back to work as the Storm Breaks.  Read more : OU on the BBC: Jimmy Doherty In Darwin's Garden - The Storm Breaks

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