About this season
Dr Adam Rutherford tells the extraordinary story of the scientific quest to discover the secrets of the cell and of life itself. Every living thing is made of cells, microscopic building blocks of almost unimaginable power and complexity.
Episodes (3)
1. The Hidden Kingdom
Aired 12 August 2009 • 50 min
Adam Rutherford tells the story of the biological cell. He explores how centuries of scientific and religious dogma were overturned by the discovery of the cell.
2. The Chemistry of Life
Aired 19 August 2009 • 50 min
Adam Rutherford explores how scientists delved deeper into the world of the cell, seeking to reveal the magic ingredient that can bring chemicals into life.
3. The Spark of Life
Aired 26 August 2009 • 50 min
Adam Rutherford reveals how scientists are close to repeating what has happened only once in four billion years - the creation of a new life form.