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The Big Question (TV series)

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The Big Question is a five-part science documentary television series broadcast in the United Kingdom on the Five channel, beginning January 2004 and continuing into 2005. In the North American market, it has been re-released on the Discovery Science network. Each half-hour episode is hosted by a renowned authority, and examines the following provocative questions:

  • Part 1 - "How Did the Universe Begin?" presented by Stephen Hawking
  • Part 2 - "How Did Life Begin?" presented by Harry Kroto
  • Part 3 - "Why Are We Here?" presented by Richard Dawkins
  • Part 4 - "Why Am I Me?" presented by Susan Greenfield
  • Part 5 - "How Will It All End?" presented by Ian Stewart
  • The series attracted controversy and criticism from creationists, as well as praise from other reviewers.

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