Air date: 2009-08-12

Runtime: 50 min

Adam Rutherford tells the story of the biological cell. He explores how centuries of scientific and religious dogma were overturned by the discovery of the cell.

Air date: 2009-08-19

Runtime: 50 min

Adam Rutherford explores how scientists delved deeper into the world of the cell, seeking to reveal the magic ingredient that can bring chemicals into life.

Air date: 2009-08-26

Runtime: 50 min

Adam Rutherford reveals how scientists are close to repeating what has happened only once in four billion years - the creation of a new life form.