Beautiful Minds

2 Seasons 2010 - 2012 NR 60m 8.1

Three of the most famous scientists of Britain, and how their discoveries have influenced and altered the ideas of the world wide scientific community.

Profile of Professor Richard Dawkins. He reveals how he came to write his explosive first book The Selfish Gene, a work that was to divide the scientific community. He also explores how this set him on the path to becoming an outspoken spokesman for atheism.

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Network: BBC Four

Genres: Documentary