The Cell

All Episodes 2009

  • 2018-01-10T21:00:00Zs at 2018-01-10T21:00:00Z on BBC Four
  • 2009-08-12T20:00:00Z
  • 42m
  • 2h 30m (3 episodes)
  • United Kingdom
  • English
  • BBC
  • Documentary
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.

3 episodes

Series Premiere

2009-08-12T20:00:00Z

1x01 The Hidden Kingdom

Series Premiere

1x01 The Hidden Kingdom

  • 2009-08-12T20:00:00Z50m

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.

2009-08-19T20:00:00Z

1x02 The Chemistry of Life

1x02 The Chemistry of Life

  • 2009-08-19T20:00:00Z50m

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.

Season Finale

2009-08-26T20:00:00Z

1x03 The Spark of Life

Season Finale

1x03 The Spark of Life

  • 2009-08-26T20:00:00Z50m

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.

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