Stephen Hawking and the Theory of Everything

The legendary physicist's search for the secrets of the universe.

2008

Documentary

Join Stephen Hawking and other renowned thinkers as they explore the revolutionary new ideas that have evolved since the publication of his blockbuster book. Besides interviews, this stimulating documentary uses computer graphics and simple, easy-to-understand demonstrations to explain complex concepts. Topics include black holes, string theory, supersymmetry, dimensions beyond our perception, and the mysterious M force; all potential keys to unlocking the elusive "theory of everything" that seems so tantalizingly close.

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Discovery

Language

Status

Ended

First Aired

March 3, 2008

Last Aired

March 10, 2008

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Region US · Lang EN

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Season

Part 1

Air date: 2008-03-03

Twenty years after A Brief History of Time became an unlikely global bestseller, Professor Stephen Hawking takes viewers on a journey through the universe to explore the mysteries of physics, and looks at how far our understanding of the universe has developed.

Part 2

Air date: 2008-03-10

Professor Stephen Hawking takes viewers on a journey through the universe to explore the mysteries of physics, and looks at how far our understanding of the universe has developed. The second program explores the cutting edge of physics, such as String Theory and Supersymmetry, which have seen extra dimensions and multiverses move into the mainstream of scientific debate.