The Cell

Episode 2: The Chemistry of Life

BBC Four

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Wed 19^th Aug 2009, 21:00 on BBC FourLatest broadcast: Fri 6^th May 2011, 01:45 on BBC Four

Adam Rutherford explores how scientists delved deeper into the world of the cell, seeking to reveal the magic ingredient that can bring chemicals into life. Show more

The Cell

Episode 3: The Spark of Life

BBC Four

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Wed 26^th Aug 2009, 21:00 on BBC FourLatest broadcast: Thu 12^th May 2011, 22:55 on BBC Four

Adam Rutherford reveals how scientists are close to repeating what has happened only once in four billion years - the creation of a new life form. Show more

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Presenter:: Adam Rutherford
Series Producer:: Jacqueline Smith
Executive Producer:: Marcus Herbert
Producer:: Nick Jordan

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The Cell

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The Cell

Episode 1: The Hidden Kingdom

BBC Four

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Wed 12^th Aug 2009, 21:00 on BBC FourLatest broadcast: Fri 29^th Apr 2011, 02:15 on BBC Four

Adam Rutherford tells the story of the biological cell. He explores how centuries of scientific and religious dogma were overturned by the discovery of the cell. Show more