Tomorrow's World: People of Science
2018 · Talk · Documentary
Explore the future with a series of programmes and interactive digital content. Hosted by Brian Cox.
Episodes
1. Sir David Attenborough discusses Charles Darwin60m · David Attenborough talks about his admiration for the achievements of Charles Darwin.
2. Professor Uta Frith discusses Alice Lee60m · Dame Uta Frith tells Brian Cox of her admiration for British mathematician Alice Lee.
3. Bill Bryson discusses Benjamin Franklin60m · Writer Bill Bryson talks to Brian Cox about 18th century polymath Benjamin Franklin.
4. Dame Sally Davies discusses Alexander Fleming and Howard Florey60m · Dame Sally Davies talks to Brian Cox about Alexander Fleming and Howard Florey.
5. Sir David Spiegelhalter discusses Thomas Bayes and Ronald Fisher60m · David Spiegelhalter discusses the life and works of Thomas Bayes and Ronald Fisher.6. Professor Julia Higgins discusses Michael Faraday60m · Professor Julia Higgins on the life and work of English scientist Michael Faraday.More Like This
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