Charles Darwin 6: So Many Barnacles, So Little Time
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With his work on natural selection and evolution now out in the public for debate, Charles Darwin changes the focus of his research and manages to keep himself busy for the rest of his days. He never manages to top the publication of 'On the Origin of Species' but there's no doubt that he's one of the most influential minds of the Victorian age. Guest: Dr Alexis Harley (English, La Trobe University).
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