Legendary broadcaster James Burke reveals connections between his twin passions - science and music. In this essay, he links organisms that might not exist to a freemason’s opera. Show more

Legendary broadcaster James Burke reveals connections between science and music. This final essay leads us via steam engines and iron coffins to the modern orchestra. Show more

Broadcasting legend James Burke reveals connections between science and music. In this essay, he links planetary orbits, the teeny-weeny and fake Scottish literature. Show more

Broadcasting legend James Burke reveals connections between science and music. Today’s essay goes from Italian electricity to Debussy via a German baron's seances and your fridge. Show more

Broadcasting legend James Burke reveals connections between science and classical music. Today's essay touches on pine trees, chintz, bowler hats – and ends up on the ivories. Show more