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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.

Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.

EndedMiniseries
Original Network
BBC Four
Episodes & Seasons

1 Season • 3 Episodes

60 min per episode

Air Date Window

2010 – 2010

Premiered: Thu, Jan 21, 2010

Created By

Creative Production Team

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Thu, Feb 4, 2010

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.

Seasons & Episodes Breakdown

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Producers

Helen Thomas, Sacha Baveystock

Department Leadership Roster

Helen Thomas

Producer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: NR

NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)NR

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.

Who created or directed Chemistry: A Volatile History?

Chemistry: A Volatile History was developed and directed by Not specified.