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The Great War

Episode 1: On the Idle Hill of Summer

Duration: 45 minutes

on BBC Four

Documentary series. In 1914 the world stands on the brink of enormous change. The French and the British enter into the Entente Cordiale against Germany. Show more

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The Great War

Episode 2: For Such a Stupid Reason, Too

Duration: 40 minutes

on BBC Four

Documentary series. Following the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand in June 1914, international diplomacy breaks down completely. Show more

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Brian Cox is joined by Brian Blessed and Alice Roberts. On the agenda are his TV idols from both science fiction and science fact, as well as a whole universe of other stuff. Show more

1975 sci-fi classic. The crew of the lightship Altares are on a mission to discover a new home for mankind but lose control of the craft after it is damaged by a meteor shower. Show more

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Dr Tom Bowen:
Brian Blessed
Capt Harry Masters:
Nick Tate
Anna Bowen:
Joanna Dunham
David Bowen:
Martin Lev
Jane Masters:
Katharine Levy
TV Announcer:
Ed Bishop
Jim Forbes:
Don Fellows

The Day the Universe Changed

Episode 10: Worlds without End: Changing Knowledge, Changing Reality

Duration: 50 minutes

on BBC Four

James Burke reviews his classic 80s series about the development of western science and explores what we mean by knowledge. Show more

BBC Four

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