James May's Things You Need To Know
James May's Things You Need To Know
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James May's Things You Need To Know

7.4 / 10
2011
2 seasons
9 episodes
Documentary

James May gives a straightforward guide to some of science's big ideas, explaining everything from evolution and Einstein to engineering and chemistry.

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Seasons

  • about the Human Body

    1.about the Human Body

    9.0
    20-06-201130m

    Do you ever stop to contemplate the wonder of your body? Well, neither had James May - until he realised that his body was by far the most impressive vehicle he was ever going to o...

  • about the Universe

    2.about the Universe

    9.0
    27-06-201130m

    Have you ever looked up into the night sky and wondered about some of those big questions, like where did it all begin, how do stars work, or what is Madonna doing in space? Well e...

  • about the Weather

    3.about the Weather

    9.0
    04-07-201130m

    Do you ever look up at the sky and wonder why it's blue? Or what a cloud is? Or how you can avoid being hit by lightning? In this programme James May asks the big questions about t...

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