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James May's Things You Need to Know

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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

James May's Things You Need to Know: Series 2

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James May's Things You Need to Know: Series 2: Episode 3: ...about Evolution

...about Evolution

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Episode 3: ...about Evolution

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BBC Two - James May's Things You Need to Know, Series 2, ...about Evolution

James May treks into the wilderness to learn about Darwin's theory of natural selection.

How does Charles Darwin's famous theory of natural selection explain why we are all mutants and what war is actually good for? James May treks off into the wilderness to find out.

You might relish cabbage about as much as a two-month bout of chickenpox, but would you consider it as a leafy long lost relative? James May does, thanks to the genius of a man who changed the world, Charles Darwin. 

But exactly how does Darwin's famous theory of natural selection explain why we are all mutants and what war is actually good for? James treks off into the wilderness with the natural advantage of fantastic motion graphics and vivid animation, to show us just how.

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

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