Charles Darwin started a revolution when he published his evolutionary theory in the late 1800s. Since then, Darwinian theory has become the accepted scientific doctrine, but now scientist Ted Steele is stirring things up again.

For years, Ted and his collaborators around the world have been researching ideas that challenge a fundamental principle of biology - the Weismann Barrier - and have given new life to one of the most discredited theories in the history of science. Their proposition is based on the work of Jean Baptiste de Lamarck, published some 50 years before Darwin's The Origin of Species. Lamarck's concept is that characteristics acquired during a lifetime could be passed on to the next generation. Ted is convinced that we can pass on these genetic improvements, such as stronger immunity, to our children.

Encouraged by the great science philosopher Karl Popper, Ted launched his first book in 1979. It shook the foundations of evolutionary thinking. Since then, he and his collaborators have battled with the scientific establishment, their own universities and the media to have their research accepted.

Has Ted devoted a lifetime to pursuing a false dream or is he about to change what we know about life on earth? The stakes are high - reputations, careers and our understanding of evolution are all on the line.

"A superb character-driven program about Australian scientist Ted Steele and his courageous battle to advance ideas that could revolutionize the theory of evolution."—2003 Banff Rockie Awards

"Remarkably candid... Distilling this complex science story for a general audience is no mean feat. [TED'S EVOLUTION is] an admirable job of it."—The Age

"In this thought-provoking Genesis versus the apes documentary, Professor Steele challenges Charles Darwin's theories of evolution."—The Newcastle Herald (Australia)

"This is an entertaining documentary that unfolds in the manner of a detective story. The science is explained simply... And it raises the important question of who pays for risky research."—Sydney Morning Herald