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  • Object Lessons

    Coal

    Broadcast
    2001 (4 mins)

    To most of us, coal is just black and dirty. But to Professor Andrew Scott it is the source of a lifetime’s fascination.

  • Object Lessons

    Skull

    Broadcast
    2001 (4 mins)

    Archaeologist Dr Charlotte Roberts finds the human skull beautiful. In this programme she shares her passion for the brain box.

  • Object Lessons

    Black Holes

    Broadcast
    2001 (4 mins)

    You can’t see them, but to Dr. Carole Mundell Black Holes are the most interesting objects in the universe.

  • Object Lessons

    Fusion Power Plant

    Broadcast
    2001 (4 mins)

    Alan Sykes dreams of cheap, safe power. That day will come when his nuclear fusion power plant is running at last.

  • Object Lessons

    Flames

    Broadcast
    2001 (4 mins)

    Like many boys, this professor when younger was a bit of a pyromaniac - but playing with fire is now his job.

  • Object Lessons

    Mosquitoes

    Broadcast
    2001 (5 mins)

    Dr Philip McCall doesn’t mind being bitten by mosquitoes. In fact his job involves feeding them his own blood.

  • Object Lessons

    Cigarettes

    Broadcast
    2001 (4 mins)

    Fiona Thomas is a 200 cigarette a day woman. Join her and her smoking machine to discover the fatal fascination of fags.