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  • Hollywood Science

    Break Ins

    Broadcast
    2003 (29 mins)

    New four-part series in which well-known Hollywood movies are subjected to scientific scrutiny to establish which one contains the most implausible cinematic moment. Contains: Robin Hood Prince of Thieves,...

  • Hollywood Science

    Gross Out

    Broadcast
    2003 (29 mins)

    Series examining the plausibility of movie scenes. Red Dwarf’s Robert LLEWELLYN & scientist Jonathan HARE mix cooking & chemistry to test claim liposuction fat makes good soap, plus gut biology & urine...

  • Hollywood Science

    Tricky Situations

    Broadcast
    2003 (29 mins)

    The third in this new series exploring the science behind some of Hollywood’s most memorable films. Tonight’s show investigates scenes from ‘Deep Blue Sea’, ‘The Last Castle’ and ‘A View To A...

  • Hollywood Science

    Escapes

    Broadcast
    2003 (29 mins)

    3 of Hollywood’s most ingenious escape scenes are subjected to scientific scrutiny. Featuring clips from ‘Escape From Alcatraz’, ‘Chain Reaction’ and ‘Hollow Man’, tonight’s show considers...

  • Flooded Britain

    Flooded Britain

    Broadcast
    2003 (49 mins)

    This programme looks at the defences put into place after the 1953 flood in Essex and the recent project to demolish part of the sea walls so the sea can expand onto the salt marshes....

  • Mission to Mars

    Mission to Mars Ep2

    Broadcast
    2003 (59 mins)

    The Beagle 2 lander has been fully equipped with sophisticated scientific instruments to look for signs of Martian life. But would it even make it aboard the Mars Express, let alone parachute down after a...

  • Science Shack Series Two

    How tall could you build a building?

    Broadcast
    2003 (29 mins)

    In a trip to the Millennium Dome, Adam Hart-Davis looks at the engineering and psychological challenges of making skyscrapers, while the scientists attempt to build the world’s tallest tower - out of paper.

  • Science Shack Series Two

    Can you walk on water?

    Broadcast
    2003 (29 mins)

    Adam Hart-Davis and the Team turn their scientific eye on a miraculous biblical event as they investigate whether it’s really possible to walk on water. The amazing water-walking Jesus Christ Lizard...

  • Science Shack Series Two

    Could you make yourself invisible?

    Broadcast
    2003 (29 mins)

    Adam challenges the team to turn science fiction into science fact by making him invisible. Looking at the latest technological and natural camouflage techniques they come up with some fantastic inventions...

  • Science Shack Series Two

    Can you live Underwater?

    Broadcast
    2003 (29 mins)

    This week it’s life under pressure for Adam Hart-Davis, as the Science Shack team builds him a self-sustaining underwater habitat, and tries to discover whether it’s possible to live permanently beneath...