

When scientists announced the discovery of Ida, a 47 million year old fossil that could be our earliest ancestor, the world was stunned by the detail preserved in the most complete fossil primate ever found. With exclusive access to Ida, this film which is narrated by David Attenborough follows the scientists who believe she is one of the missing links in the chain of our evolution. Through the remains of one small primate, the film explores the origins of humankind though a fossil that connects to every one of us.
60mins
Cast: David Attenborough
When scientists announced the discovery of Ida, a 47 million year old fossil that could be our earliest ancestor, the world was stunned by the detail preserved in the most complete fossil primate ever found. With exclusive access to Ida, this film which is narrated by David Attenborough follows the scientists who believe she is one of the missing links in the chain of our evolution. Through the remains of one small primate, the film explores the origins of humankind though a fossil that connects to every one of us.
60mins
Ends 16 Feb 2026
Eng
Chi, Eng
Cast
David Attenborough
Director
Tim Walker
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