Colour: The Spectrum of Science
Series Overview
We live in a world ablaze with colour. Rainbows and rainforests, oceans and humanity, Earth is the most colourful place we know of. But the colours we see are far more complex and fascinating than they appear. In this series, Dr Helen Czerski uncovers what colour is, how it works, and how it has written the story of our planet - from the colours that transformed a dull ball of rock into a vivid jewel to the colours that life has used to survive and thrive. But the story doesn't end there - there are also the colours that we can't see, the ones that lie beyond the rainbow. Each one has a fascinating story to tell.
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1 Season • 3 Episodes
60 min per episode
2015 – 2015
Premiered: Wed, Nov 4, 2015
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 3: “Beyond the Rainbow”
The colours that we see are only a fraction of what's out there. Beyond the rainbow there are colours invisible to our eyes. In this episode, Dr Helen Czerski tells the story of scientific discovery. To see the universe in a whole new light, Helen takes to the skies in a NASA jumbo jet equipped with a 17-tonne infrared telescope.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2024-11-29
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Emma Oastler, Alex Hemingway, Toby Macdonald
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Emma Oastler
Director
Alex Hemingway
Director
Toby Macdonald
Director
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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 Colour: The Spectrum of Science about?
We live in a world ablaze with colour. Rainbows and rainforests, oceans and humanity, Earth is the most colourful place we know of. But the colours we see are far more complex and fascinating than they appear. In this series, Dr Helen Czerski uncovers what colour is, how it works, and how it has written the story of our planet - from the colours that transformed a dull ball of rock into a vivid jewel to the colours that life has used to survive and thrive. But the story doesn't end there - there are also the colours that we can't see, the ones that lie beyond the rainbow. Each one has a fascinating story to tell.
How many seasons does Colour: The Spectrum of Science have?
Colour: The Spectrum of Science comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Colour: The Spectrum of Science?
Key cast members in Colour: The Spectrum of Science include Helen Czerski.
Who created or directed Colour: The Spectrum of Science?
Colour: The Spectrum of Science was developed and directed by Emma Oastler, Alex Hemingway, Toby Macdonald.