Afour-part series about the chemical elements.
2: The Core of Life. Adam Hart-Davis revels in the stuff of life itself as he discovers that half of the study of chemistry is devoted to just one element: carbon. From the glitter of diamonds to the blackness of soot, carbon still has the capacityto surprise us with totally new forms capable of new uses. Readings by Crawford Logan. Chemistry consultant John Emsley. Producer Louise Dalziel