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The Beauty of Diagrams

Episode 6: Pioneer Plaque

Duration: 30 minutes

on BBC Four

Marcus du Sautoy explores the story behind the Pioneer Plaque, a diagram on board a space probe which would reveal facts about the Earth to extraterrestrial life. Show more

Chemistry: A Volatile History

Episode 1: Discovering the Elements

Duration: 1 hour

on BBC Four

The story of how the elements were discovered and mapped begins with the alchemists who questioned that the world was made up of earth, air, fire and water. Show more

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Episode 3: Keep the Ends Out

Duration: 45 minutes

on BBC Four

Post-9/11 conspiracy drama serial. Determined to get to the bottom of her husband's sudden suicide, Katherine has further questions for his friend James Wheeler. Show more

Contributors

Will Travers:
James Badge Dale
Maggie Young:
Jessica Collins
Tanya MacGaffin:
Lauren Hodges
Miles Fiedler:
Dallas Roberts
Kale Ingram:
Arliss Howard
Katherine Rhumor:
Miranda Richardson
Team Leader:
David McDaniel
Truxton Spangler:
Michael Cristofer
James Wheeler:
David Rasche
Team D Leader:
Jennifer Butler

Series

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The Beauty of Diagrams

Episode 6: Pioneer Plaque

Duration: 30 minutes

on BBC Four

Marcus du Sautoy explores the story behind the Pioneer Plaque, a diagram on board a space probe which would reveal facts about the Earth to extraterrestrial life. Show more

Chemistry: A Volatile History

Episode 1: Discovering the Elements

Duration: 1 hour

on BBC Four

The story of how the elements were discovered and mapped begins with the alchemists who questioned that the world was made up of earth, air, fire and water. Show more

BBC Four

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