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The Beginning and End of the Universe

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Series Overview

Jim Al-Khalili tackles the greatest question in science - how the universe began. By recreating key experiments Jim unravels the mystery of science's creation story.

Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

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

EndedDocumentary
Original Network
BBC Four
Episodes & Seasons

1 Season • 2 Episodes

60 min per episode

Air Date Window

2016 – 2016

Premiered: Tue, Mar 22, 2016

Created By

Creative Production Team

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Tue, Mar 29, 2016

Season 1, Episode 2: “The End”

In this second part, Professor Jim Al-Khalili carries us into the distant future to try to discover how the universe will end - with a bang or a whimper? He reveals a universe far stranger than anyone imagined and, at the frontier of our understanding, encounters a mysterious and enigmatic force that promises to change physics forever.

Seasons & Episodes Breakdown

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Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Ben Wilson, Nigel Paterson

Department Leadership Roster

Ben Wilson

Director

Nigel Paterson

Nigel Paterson

Director

Age Classification & Content Advisories

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

Primary: G

G: General — Suitable for all ages.

International Certification Matrix

CanadaG

General — Suitable for all ages.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Beginning and End of the Universe

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What is The Beginning and End of the Universe about?

Jim Al-Khalili tackles the greatest question in science - how the universe began. By recreating key experiments Jim unravels the mystery of science's creation story.

How many seasons does The Beginning and End of the Universe have?

The Beginning and End of the Universe comprises 1 season available to explore.

Who stars in The Beginning and End of the Universe?

Key cast members in The Beginning and End of the Universe include Jim Al-Khalili.

Who created or directed The Beginning and End of the Universe?

The Beginning and End of the Universe was developed and directed by Ben Wilson, Nigel Paterson.