The Cell

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.

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Documentary
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First Aired on

Aug 12, 2009

1 seaons till Aug 26, 2009

Popularity: 1.8876
1 votes
Production

BBC (GB)

Status: Ended

Show Ended

Last episode: The Spark of Life

Seasons & episodes

Total 1 seasons, 3 episodes

Season 1

Aired

3 Episodes
  • Episode 1The Hidden Kingdom50 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.

  • Episode 2The Chemistry of Life50 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.

  • Episode 3The Spark of Life50 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.

Crew & Team

Jacqueline Smith

Producer

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