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Descent from Disaster

Descent from Disaster

Descent from Disaster

Descent from Disaster

2013 - 2015•2 seasons•12 episodes•~45m•

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Overview

Retrace some of NZ's darkest days to reveal the stories, secrets and lessons learnt from our most famous disasters.

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The series spans 2 seasons with 12 episodes in total (avg. 6 per season).

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Each episode runs approximately 45 minutes.

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The show is currently in production with new episodes still being made.

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Originally aired on TVNZ 1.

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TV Show Facts

Original Name:

Descent from Disaster

Status:

Returning Series

In Production:

Yes

Language:

English

Country of Origin:

New Zealand

First Episode:

7/16/2013

Last Episode:

12/31/2015

Networks:

TVNZ 1

Production Companies:

Screentime

Screentime

Television New Zealand

Television New Zealand

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