The Beginning and End of the Universe
2016 · 1 season · 2 eps · ★ 7.2 · Documentary
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Jim Al-Khalili tackles the greatest question in science - how the universe began. By recreating key experiments Jim unravels the mystery of science's creation story.
Directed by Nigel Paterson
Network: BBC Four
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