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Wonders of Life

Original Series

Episode 1: What Is Life?

Duration: 59 minutes

on BBC Four HD

Available for 2 months

In the world's most volcanic region, South East Asia, Prof Brian Cox explores the thin line that separates the living from the dead, posing the enduring question: what is life? Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Brian Cox
Presenter:
Brian Cox
Series Producer:
James Van Der Pool
Series Producer:
James Van Der Pool
Executive Producer:
Andrew Cohen
Executive Producer:
Andrew Cohen

Horizon

2016

Episode 11: Why Are We Getting So Fat?

Duration: 1 hour

on BBC Four HD

Dr Giles Yeo investigates obesity in the UK. Many people believe that if people could just eat less, the obesity problem would be solved, but this may be harder than it sounds. Show more

Horizon

2014-2015

Episode 12: Is Binge Drinking Really That Bad?

Duration: 59 minutes

on BBC Four HD

Series exploring topical scientific issues. How bad can our drinking pattern be for our health? Doctors and genetically identical twins Chris and Xand van Tulleken find out. Show more

Inside No. 9

Series 2

Episode 5: Nana's Party

Duration: 30 minutes

on BBC Four HD

Available for years

Twisted comedy. It is Nana's special day: it isn't every day you get to be 79. She is excited about spending the afternoon with her whole family, even Pat and Jim. Show more

Wonders of Life

Original Series

Episode 1: What Is Life?

Duration: 59 minutes

on BBC Four HD

Available for 2 months

In the world's most volcanic region, South East Asia, Prof Brian Cox explores the thin line that separates the living from the dead, posing the enduring question: what is life? Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Brian Cox
Presenter:
Brian Cox
Series Producer:
James Van Der Pool
Series Producer:
James Van Der Pool
Executive Producer:
Andrew Cohen
Executive Producer:
Andrew Cohen

BBC Four HD

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