Tilda Swinton narrates this wildlife documentary exploring the distinctive flora & fauna of the Galapagos archipelago. Charles Darwin's world within itself is the subject of this in-depth programme. The Galapagos Islands are every botanists' Shangri-La 13 main islands are actually underwater volcanoes & are situated at the confluence of four oceanic currents. This singular habitat, combined with its isolated location have given rise to hundreds of varieties of flora & fauna found only here. Informed commentary, dramatically photographed scenery & a fitting soundtrack combine to paint a compelling picture of this foreboding place.