The Scientific Revolution
Adrian Scarborough continues reading from Yuval Noah Harari's ground-breaking account of humankind's remarkable history from insignificant apes to rulers of the world.
The discovery of ignorance and the quest for immortality.
Abridged by Penny Leicester
Produced by Gemma Jenkins
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Reader | Adrian Scarborough |
| Producer | Gemma Jenkins |
| Abridger | Penny Leicester |
| Author | Yuval Noah Harari |
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Thu 11 Sep 201409:45BBC Radio 4 FM- Fri 12 Sep 201400:30BBC Radio 4
- Thu 25 Jul 201914:45BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Fri 26 Jul 201902:45BBC Radio 4 Extra
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