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Into the Universe with Stephen Hawking

Into the Universe with Stephen Hawking

TV-PG2010•1h 0m•7.8/10
Documentary

Ratings

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7.8/10(100)

Hawking gives us the ultimate guide to the universe, a ripping yarn based on real science, spanning the whole of space and time -- from the nature of the universe itself, to the chances of alien life, and the real possibility of time travel.

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Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

April 25, 2010

Last Aired

May 2, 2010

Networks

Discovery

Created By

Stephen Hawking

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
Aliens
E1
Aliens
Air date: 2010-04-25
Hawking joins science and imagination to explore one of the most important mysteries facing humankind — the possibility of alien, intelligent life and the likelihood of future "contact." Traveling from the moons of Jupiter to a galaxy maybe not so far, far away, he'll introduce us to possible alien life forms — in stunning CGI — that face the same universal trials of adaptation and survival as the residents of Earth.
Time Travel
E2
Time Travel
Air date: 2010-04-25
"Is Time Travel Possible?" Hawking explores the world's favorite scientific 'what if?' warping the very fabric of time and space as he goes. From killing your grandfather to riding a black hole, see how time travel may actually come true.
The Story of Everything
E3
The Story of Everything
Air date: 2010-05-02
The world's most famous living scientist presents the wonders of the universe, revealing the splendor and majesty of the cosmos as never seen before. See how the universe began, how it creates stars, black holes and life -- and how everything will end.

Cast

Stephen Hawking

Stephen Hawking

Himself

Benedict Cumberbatch

Benedict Cumberbatch

Stephen Hawking

Melissa Ricci

Laura Jesson

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