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What Is Time?

Brian Cox's Adventures in Space and Time Series 1
Episode 4 of 4

Brian explores the enigma of time – a phenomenon that we take for granted but which, as far as physicists are concerned, is one of the biggest mysteries in the universe.

Brian explores a simple question that is causing a big stir today: what is time? Modern science shows it to be far stranger than we think. He recalls some highlights from his TV series that touch upon different aspects of this physics conundrum: from a mindboggling encounter with Doctor Who, to breaking the sound barrier in a Eurofighter in order to see two sunsets in one day, to witnessing one of the oldest animal life cycles on earth on a remote beach in Costa Rica. He also explores Chankillo, the oldest and best-preserved astronomical observatory in the Americas.

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Thu 30 Nov 2023 02:20
BBC Four

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Presenter Brian Cox
Producer David Briggs
Assistant Producer Georgina Brenner
Production Manager Raewyn Dickson
Production Coordinator Diane Davidson
Researcher Erika Gajda
Editor Gerard Evans
Sound Recordist Sam Staples
Series Producer Simon Winchcombe
Executive Producer Emeka Onono

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