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Museum of Life

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Museum of Life is a 2010 BBC2 documentary, that takes a look behind the scenes at the British Museum of Natural History. It is introduced and co-presented by Jimmy Doherty, who was a volunteer at the Natural History Museum ten years previously. Other presenters are Kate Bellingham, Liz Bonnin, Mark Carwardine, and Chris Van Tulleken. The six-part program ranges over topics such as the care and maintenance of the Museum's 70 million specimens, and the relevance of research by the Museum scientists to contemporary problems such as biodiversity loss and the spread of tropical disease.

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Episodes & Seasons

1 Season • 6 Episodes

Air Date Window

2010 – 2010

Premiered: Thu, Mar 18, 2010

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Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Thu, Apr 22, 2010

Season 1, Episode 6: “A Collection for the Future”

Jimmy Doherty and the team go behind the scenes at the Natural History Museum to see how science taking place today will impact on all of us in the future. Beetles inspire new technologies, the latest scanner allows scientists to take a trip inside a shark, and ancient specimens are called into the battle to help prevent extinction.

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What is Museum of Life about?

Museum of Life is a 2010 BBC2 documentary, that takes a look behind the scenes at the British Museum of Natural History. It is introduced and co-presented by Jimmy Doherty, who was a volunteer at the Natural History Museum ten years previously. Other presenters are Kate Bellingham, Liz Bonnin, Mark Carwardine, and Chris Van Tulleken. The six-part program ranges over topics such as the care and maintenance of the Museum's 70 million specimens, and the relevance of research by the Museum scientists to contemporary problems such as biodiversity loss and the spread of tropical disease.

How many seasons does Museum of Life have?

Museum of Life comprises 1 season available to explore.

Who stars in Museum of Life?

Key cast members in Museum of Life include Jimmy Doherty.

Who created or directed Museum of Life?

Museum of Life was developed and directed by Not specified.