The Final Frontier? A Horizon Guide to the Universe
Dallas Campbell looks back through almost 50 years of the Horizon archives to chart the scientific breakthroughs that have transformed our understanding of the universe.
Dallas Campbell looks back through almost 50 years of the Horizon archives to chart the scientific breakthroughs that have transformed our understanding of the universe. From Einstein's concept of spacetime to alien planets and extra dimensions, science has revealed a cosmos that is more bizarre and more spectacular than could have ever been imagined. But with every breakthrough, even more intriguing mysteries that lie beyond are found. This great journey of discovery is only just beginning.
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Where did we come from?
Duration: 02:10
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Murcof
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The Black Keys, Danger Mouse
Psychotic Girl
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Massive Attack
Two Rocks and a Cup of Water
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Michael Price, Rael Jones
In Pursuit of Immortality
Big Science Season
The Final Frontier? A Horizon Guide to the Universe is part of the BBC Four Big Science Season. Discover the other programmes in the season below…
Order and Disorder: A two-part series presented by Professor Jim Al-Khalili which tells the story of how humanity mastered the two most important concepts of the modern age - energy and information.
Seven Ages of Starlight: A stunning journey through the life and times of stars.
Tails You Win: The Science of Chance: Professor David Spiegelhalter tries to pin down what chance is, revealing how it works in the real world.
Voyager: To the Final Frontier: A look at NASA's Voyager programme as the two spacecraft leave the Solar System.
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Producer | Laura Mulholland |
| Director | Laura Mulholland |
| Executive Producer | Jonathan Renouf |
| Presenter | Dallas Campbell |
Broadcasts
- Wed 17 Oct 201221:00
- Thu 18 Oct 201202:15
- Sat 20 Oct 201222:45
- Thu 7 Feb 201320:00
- Wed 4 Sep 201323:50
- Thu 26 Sep 201320:00
- Thu 26 Sep 201323:50
- Fri 8 Nov 201301:35
- Mon 19 May 201402:30
- Sun 20 Jul 201400:45
- Wed 26 Nov 201420:00
- Thu 9 Apr 201520:00
- Fri 10 Apr 201500:35
- Sun 10 Feb 201921:00
