

Chemistry: A Volatile History
Series Overview
Jim Al-Khalili traces the story of how the elements, the building blocks that make up our entire world, were discovered and mapped.
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1 Season • 3 Episodes
60 min per episode
2010 – 2010
Premiered: Thu, Jan 21, 2010
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 3: “The Power of the Elements”
Professor Al-Khalili uncovers tales of success and heartache in the story of chemists' battle to control and combine the elements, and build our modern world. He reveals the dramatic breakthroughs which harnessed their might to release almost unimaginable power, and he journeys to the centre of modern-day alchemy, where scientists are attempting to command the extreme forces of nature and create brand new elements.
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Cast & Creators
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Helen Thomas, Sacha Baveystock
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Helen Thomas
Producer
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is Chemistry: A Volatile History about?
Jim Al-Khalili traces the story of how the elements, the building blocks that make up our entire world, were discovered and mapped.
How many seasons does Chemistry: A Volatile History have?
Chemistry: A Volatile History comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Chemistry: A Volatile History?
Key cast members in Chemistry: A Volatile History include Jim Al-Khalili.
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