Having arrived at Rio de Janeiro, Darwin and Syms leave the Beagle and explore the rainforest with a morally questionable Irishman, encountering unsatisfactory accommodation, cannons and tropical illnesses in the process. Back aboard the Beagle, McCormick is finally pushed to his limits by the actions of Captain FitzRoy, and Derbishire’s past come backs to haunt him.The Devolution of the Species was created by Cameron Gray, Abraham de Cugnac and George Corrigan.Written and directed by Abraham de Cugnac: http://abrahamdecugnac.co.ukWritten and produced by Cameron Gray: https://www.scriptrevolution.com/profiles/cam-grayWith Original music by Matthew McCrackenSyms Covington was played by Christopher Adams: www.christopheradams.co.ukCaptain Robert FitzRoy by Ross Kernahan: https://www.spotlight.com/cv/1891-3494-5290Charles Darwin By Rupert Sadler: https://www.spotlight.com/interactive/cv/0932-7839-1257Doctor Robert McCormick by Freddie O'DonohoeLieutenant Wickham by Richard Brabin: http://www.richardbrabin.comAlexander Derbishire by Johny Gill: https://www.spotlight.com/6612-8949-5448Arthur Mellersh by Richard Elliot: https://www.spotlight.com/0219-5613-9376Fanny Owen by Charlie Ryall: https://www.spotlight.com/8465-7860-0340Sir Thomas Baker by Jonathan Oliver: https://www.spotlight.com/interactive/cv/1/M12097.htmlPatrick Lennon by Richie Allan: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rallens-rant/id1232538503Margaret by Evy Barry: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2414418/Signor Manoel by Matthew McHaffieCowper by Alastair Rennie: https://www.realpeople.co.uk/2172/profileCaptain Meynard by Piers Garnham: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0307827/Boy Musters by Todd Pattinson: https://www.mandy.com/uk/actor/todd-pattinsonThis episode was recorded by Dax Liniere at Puzzle Factory Sound Studio: http://www.puzzlefactory.uk