Series·2000·6 seasons

Rough Science

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Science challenge series in which a team of five scientists pool their knowledge in order to complete a selection of set tasks.

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Mediterranean MysteryE1 · 30 min

The five scientists are taken to a mystery location in the Mediterranean. Their first challenge is to determine their latitude and longitude and thus pinpoint exactly where they are. They are also asked to create insect repellent and a radio.

Simmering ShutterbugsE2 · 30 min

The castaways are challenged to create an electric battery from natural materials, a power meter for testing the battery, and a camera and film, as well as natural dyes to make a flag.

Power SuppliesE3 · 30 min

Moving on from the battery in episode 2, this time the scientists face the challenge of building an electric generator to run on natural energy.

Sustenance and SayonaraE4 · 30 min

The team are asked to create soap and toothpaste using only ingredients they can find in the wild, and a record player from scrap material.

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Kate Humble
Kate Humble
Iain Stewart
Iain Stewart

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