The Day the Universe Changed (1985– )

James Burke explores key moments in Western History where new knowledge in science changed the way the modern Western world thinks.

Stars:

James Burke

Cast

Series cast summary:
James Burke	...	Himself - Host (10 episodes, 1985)

Storyline

This series based on a simple premise, the universe is essentially only how you yourself perceive it. If you change what you know about the universe, then to you, you have essentially changed the universe itself. In this series, James Burke explores nine key moments in the history of the Western world when the introduction of new knowledge and/or technology has led to profound changes in how the West thinks. These include things like the introduction of Guttenberg's printing press, Copernicus's sun centered universe model and Darwin's publishing of his theory of evolution.

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Plot Keywords:

science | philosophy | educational film | reenactment

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Genres:

Documentary | History

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Details

Country:

UK USA Italy France Finland

Language:

English

Company Credits

Production Co:

British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), RKO Pictures, Canale 5

Technical Specs

Runtime:

52 min 52 min (10 episodes)

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Quotes

James Burke: ...and then things took an encouraging turn for the so-so.

User Reviews

"Release the 'TDTUC 10' !!"

I cannot for the world understand why the BBC has not released this in a version that does not cost $750.00 USD. They know just how rampantly popular almost anything they ship across the pond is devoured.

Incredibly thought provoking. Watching the original connections and TDTUC back to back will give you enough food for thought to pull a life sentence in solitary confinement.

I could almost call this a crime against society that TDTUC is not available at an affordable price.

Especially Amazing now that these series are, ahem...., a few years old to see just how prophetic they were.