It’s encouraging to discover the BBC still takes its remit as a public service broadcaster seriously, and indeed The Incredible Human Journey does furnish viewers with some interesting facts about the origins of mankind. It also underlines the prevailing belief that these facts should be delivered by young, attractive and slightly kooky ‘experts’. Roberts is an engaging presenter, as she explores how one small tribe of African men and women ended up colonising the rest of the world. But a reliance on shots of sweeping vistas often masks the lack of truly revelatory information being imparted, and – no doubt like the tribal subjects of the series – the show looks decidedly heavy legged towards the end of each hour-long episode.
Stars: Dr Alice Roberts
Certification: UK PG; £19.99
Extras: None. Read review on Screenjabber.com
