Like radio, film and television brings science out of the lab and into our living rooms. Science has become an increasingly mainstream part of UK television, featuring regularly on our screens.
Here are some of the most popular science television series broadcast in the UK.
A popular science series aimed at young people. It emphasises the fun side of science through experiments and describes itself as 'part science, part stunts'.
A long-running BBC science documentary series which examines scientific issues and discoveries. The series has been awarded several prestigious television awards for best documentary programme.
BBC Two's flagship natural history series. It often provides amazing film footage of the natural world.
Recently broadcast on the BBC, Planet Earth was a groundbreaking series, featuring incredible footage of the planet's wildlife.
The lectures have been held annually since 1825. They provide a forum for presenting science to young people in an informative and entertaining way and are now televised each year on the UK's fifth terrestrial channel, Channel five.
A regular astronomy programme presented by legendary astronomer, Sir Patrick Moore. It looks at astronomical and space related topics and was first broadcast on the BBC over 50 years ago.
There are plenty of opportunities to watch or listen to scientific programmes and debates online. See our selection of sites which offer live webcasts or pre-recorded programmes covering many different aspects of science in the modern world.
Its film library specialises in wildlife, science, special effects, time-lapse, slow-motion, macro and micro cinematography. The collection is made up of original imagery from the OSF cameramen and award-winning footage from over 40 other film companies and film-makers.
This prestigious, week-long event celebrates and promotes excellence within the wildlife media industry. The finale to this annual event is the Panda Awards Ceremony, the wildlife film industry's equivalent of the Hollywood Oscars. The festival is traditionally based in Bristol, UK, however, this year's festival will be held in India.
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