Stephen Hawking's Universe
1997 · BBC Two · 60 min · 1 season
S01E06 · An Answer to Everything
Sun, 5 Oct, 9:00 pm
Professor Stephen Hawking explains how scientists are trying to unite the theory of relativity and quantum mechanics to find "an answer to everything".
About
Professor Stephen Hawking looks at the history of mankind's thinking on the Universe, from the ancient Greeks through to the work of Galileo, Newton, Einstein and Hubble. His six-part documentary series covers the major theories in relation to the make up and creation of our universe, including the current thinking on the Big Bang, origins of the universe, dark matter, black holes, etc. The program includes interviews with leading astronomers and scientists, as well as commentary from Stephen Hawking himself. Viewers interested in Astronomy may also want to view the television series Cosmos by Carl Sagan, which offers a more in depth review of Astronomy, especially regarding the history of Astronomy.
Episodes
- E01
Seeing is Believing
Sun, 31 Aug· 60 minProfessor Stephen Hawking explains the history of mankind's quest to explain the Universe. He shows how advances in technology have brought a greater understanding of the cosmos.
- E02
The Big Bang (In the Beginning)
Sun, 7 Sept· 60 minProfessor Stephen Hawking looks at the mystery of how the Universe. He introduces the Big Bang theory and the scientists who opposed this idea.
- E03
Cosmic Alchemy
Sun, 14 Sept· 60 minProfessor Stephen Hawking looks at the search from ancient to modern times for the 'cosmic alchemy' that created all the matter that makes up our world and the Universe.
- E04
On the Dark Side
Sun, 21 Sept· 60 minProfessor Stephen Hawking shows how we discovered that most of the matter in the Universe is missing and looks at the possible existence of dark matter.
- E05
Black Holes and Beyond
Sun, 28 Sept· 60 minProfessor Stephen Hawking looks at how radio astronomy and the discovery of quasars affected the debate about the existence of black holes.
- E06
An Answer to Everything
Sun, 5 Oct· 60 minProfessor Stephen Hawking explains how scientists are trying to unite the theory of relativity and quantum mechanics to find "an answer to everything".
Cast
Stephen Hawking
Himself