Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by comedian Ed Byrne, Niamh Nic Daeid and Adam Rutherford as they explore the science of fire and how it has impacted the evolution of life.
Fire!
Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by comedian Ed Byrne, forensic chemist Niamh Nic Daeid and biologist Adam Rutherford, as they explore the science of fire and how it has impacted the evolution of life on earth. They also look at whether controlling fire is a uniquely human trait and how other species have evolved to use fire to their advantage.
Producer: Alexandra Feachem
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