Brave New World with Stephen Hawking
2011 · 2 seasons · 5 eps · ★ 9.3 · Documentary
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Aided by some of the world's leading scientific figures, this new five-part series examines how 21st century scientists are battling the world's big killer diseases, breaking down the barriers between man and machine and expanding our understanding of the universe.
Directed by Keero Singh Birla · Written by Keero Singh Birla
Network: Channel 4
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