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James May gives a straightforward guide to some of science's big ideas

James May gives a straightforward guide to some of science's big ideas, explaining everything from evolution and Einstein to engineering and chemistry

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James May's Things You Need to Know: Series 1

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James May's Things You Need to Know: Series 1: Episode 2: ...about the Universe

...about the Universe

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Episode 2: ...about the Universe

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BBC Two - James May's Things You Need to Know, Series 1, ...about the Universe

James May takes a journey of discovery across the universe.

James May takes a journey of discovery across the universe, asking where it all began, how stars work, and what Madonna is doing in space.

Have you ever looked up into the night sky and wondered about some of those big questions, like where did it all begin, how do stars work, or what is Madonna doing in space? Well even if you haven't, James May has, and he invites viewers to join him on a journey of discovery across the universe.

To get to the bottom of everything from white dwarfs to black holes, James plunges into an exciting, entertaining and sometimes bizarre world of animation and motion graphics. The answers he finds are packed full of fascinating facts.

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James May goes on an intriguing journey to answer the big questions in life

James May goes on an intriguing journey to answer the big questions in life as he investigates the universe, the human body and the weather

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