About this season
Explore the future with a series of programmes and interactive digital content. Hosted by Brian Cox.
Episodes (6)
E1
1. Sir David Attenborough discusses Charles Darwin
Aired 10 January 2018
David Attenborough talks about his admiration for the achievements of Charles Darwin.
E2
2. Professor Uta Frith discusses Alice Lee
Aired 10 January 2018
Dame Uta Frith tells Brian Cox of her admiration for British mathematician Alice Lee.
E3
3. Bill Bryson discusses Benjamin Franklin
Aired 10 January 2018
Writer Bill Bryson talks to Brian Cox about 18th century polymath Benjamin Franklin.
E4
4. Dame Sally Davies discusses Alexander Fleming and Howard Florey
Aired 10 January 2018
Dame Sally Davies talks to Brian Cox about Alexander Fleming and Howard Florey.
E5
5. Sir David Spiegelhalter discusses Thomas Bayes and Ronald Fisher
Aired 10 January 2018
David Spiegelhalter discusses the life and works of Thomas Bayes and Ronald Fisher.
E6
6. Professor Julia Higgins discusses Michael Faraday
Aired 10 January 2018
Professor Julia Higgins on the life and work of English scientist Michael Faraday.