The Big Question (TV series)

The Big Question is a five-part science documentary television series broadcast in the United Kingdom on the Five channel, beginning January 2004 and continuing into 2005. In the North American market, it has been re-released on the Discovery Science network. Each half-hour episode is hosted by a renowned authority, and examines the following provocative questions:

  • Part 1 – "How Did the Universe Begin?" presented by Stephen Hawking
  • Part 2 – "How Did Life Begin?" presented by Harry Kroto
  • Part 3 – "Why Are We Here?" presented by Richard Dawkins
  • Part 4 – "Why Am I Me?" presented by Susan Greenfield
  • Part 5 – "How Will It All End?" presented by Ian Stewart
Not to be confused with The Big Questions.

The series attracted controversy and criticism from creationists,[1] as well as praise from other reviewers.[2]

References
  1. Tyler, David J. (9 February 2004). "Scientific Rationalists Advance Their Agenda". BiblicalCreation.org. Rugby, UK: Biblical Creation Society. Retrieved 4 April 2010. One example.
  2. "The Big Question with Stephen Hawking, Five". TheCustard.tv. 19 January 2008. Retrieved 4 April 2010. One example.
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