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The Black Hole
What are black holes? A short animated explanation of black holes from the world’s most famous physicist and Radio 4’s Reith Lecturer, Professor Stephen Hawking. Created by Aardman Studios.
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Prof Stephen Hawking—The Reith Lectures
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