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Question Time

Planetary scientist Carly Howett and cosmologist Hiranya Peiris join the team to answer questions from viewers covering all things astronomical.

A special ‘Question Time’ edition of the programme, recorded at the Civic Theatre, Chelmsford, as part of the British Science Association’s annual science festival.

Planetary scientist Dr Carly Howett and cosmologist Professor Hiranya Peiris join Chris Lintott, Maggie Aderin-Pocock and Pete Lawrence to answer questions from viewers covering all things astronomical – from the size of the universe to the possible nature of alien life.

Chaired by Dallas Campbell.

59 minutes

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Music Played

Timings (where shown) are from the start of the programme in hours and minutes

  • 00:58

    Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Thomas Beecham

    At The Castle Gate From Pelleas and Melisande (The Sky At Night) (1955)

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Dallas Campbell
Panellist Chris Lintott
Panellist Maggie Aderin-Pocock
Panellist Pete Lawrence
Panellist Carly Howett
Panellist Hiranya Peiris
Production Coordinator Carisse Perks
Assistant Producer Raquel Taylor
Production Manager Lia La Via
Executive Producer Steve Crabtree
Series Producer Peter Leonard

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