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The Trial of Galileo

on BBC Two England

- Days That Shookthe World
In 1633 Galileo found himself on trial for heresy after suggesting that the Sun, rather than the Earth, was the centre of the known universe. Would the astronomical evidence he had amassed be enough to convince the Catholic Church to abandon centuries-old teachings? Director Nic Young ; Executive producer David Upshal
First shown on BBC4

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Director:
Nic Young
Producer:
David Upshal

BBC Two England

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