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 DarwinDavid Attenborough talks about his admiration for the achievements of Charles Darwin.
2. Professor Uta Frith discusses Alice LeeDame Uta Frith tells Brian Cox of her admiration for British mathematician Alice Lee.
3. Bill Bryson discusses Benjamin FranklinWriter Bill Bryson talks to Brian Cox about 18th century polymath Benjamin Franklin.
4. Dame Sally Davies discusses Alexander Fleming and Howard FloreyDame Sally Davies talks to Brian Cox about Alexander Fleming and Howard Florey.
5. Sir David Spiegelhalter discusses Thomas Bayes and Ronald FisherDavid Spiegelhalter discusses the life and works of Thomas Bayes and Ronald Fisher.6. Professor Julia Higgins discusses Michael FaradayProfessor Julia Higgins on the life and work of English scientist Michael Faraday.More Like This
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