Life

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Duration: 40 minutes

Half a century ago, scientists were speculating about the possibility of planets outside our solar system. Since then over 400 such extra-solar planets have been discovered. Is there anything living on them and if so, is it intelligent? Sir Patrick Moore debates the question of life in the universe with today's planet hunters and astrobiologists, while at the Royal Society Dr Chris Lintott searches for evidence of alien life.

Last on

Sat 13 Mar 2010 14:15 BBC Two except Northern Ireland (Analogue), Wales (Analogue)

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  • Astrobiologist Dr. Lewis Dartnell discusses life in the solar system with Sir Patrick Moore.

    Astrobiologist Dr. Lewis Dartnell discusses life in the solar system with Sir Patrick Moore.

  • Dr. Giovanna Tinetti discusses her research into the atmosphere of extrasolar planets.

    Dr. Giovanna Tinetti discusses her research into the atmosphere of extrasolar planets.

  • Dr. Allan Chapman explains the astronomical history of extraterrestrial research.

    Dr. Allan Chapman explains the astronomical history of extraterrestrial research.

  • Pete Lawrence and Paul Abel with some UFO's.

    Pete Lawrence and Paul Abel with some UFO's.

Credits

Presenter
Patrick Moore
Presenter
Chris Lintott
Producer
Jane Fletcher
Executive Producer
William Lyons

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