

TV series
The Beginning and End of the Universe
2016, English, on BBC Four.
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.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 2
- Episode length
- 60 min
- Status
- Ended in 2016
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Latest episode
S1 E2: The End
Aired 29 March 2016
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Cast & crew
Details
- First aired
- 22 March 2016
- Last aired
- 29 March 2016
- Network
- BBC Four
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Documentary
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The Beginning and End of the Universe: quick answers
Is The Beginning and End of the Universe worth watching?
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How many seasons of The Beginning and End of the Universe are there?
The Beginning and End of the Universe has 1 season and 2 episodes, about 60 minutes each.
Is The Beginning and End of the Universe finished?
Yes. The Beginning and End of the Universe ended in 2016, so you can watch the whole story.
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