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Question Time

Planetary scientist Carly Howett and cosmologist Hiranya Peiris join the team to answer questions from viewers covering all things astronomical.

A special ‘Question Time’ edition of the programme, recorded at the Civic Theatre, Chelmsford, as part of the British Science Association’s annual science festival.

Planetary scientist Dr Carly Howett and cosmologist Professor Hiranya Peiris join Chris Lintott, Maggie Aderin-Pocock and Pete Lawrence to answer questions from viewers covering all things astronomical – from the size of the universe to the possible nature of alien life.

Chaired by Dallas Campbell.

59 minutes

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Music Played

Timings (where shown) are from the start of the programme in hours and minutes

  • 00:58

    Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Thomas Beecham

    At The Castle Gate From Pelleas and Melisande (The Sky At Night) (1955)

Credits

RoleContributor
PresenterDallas Campbell
PanellistChris Lintott
PanellistMaggie Aderin-Pocock
PanellistPete Lawrence
PanellistCarly Howett
PanellistHiranya Peiris
Production CoordinatorCarisse Perks
Assistant ProducerRaquel Taylor
Production ManagerLia La Via
Executive ProducerSteve Crabtree
Series ProducerPeter Leonard

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