Colour: The Spectrum of Science

Colours of Earth

Documentary Nov 3, 2015 52 min BBC Select

Available on Prime Video, BBC Select

S1 E1: Helen Czerski starts her epic quest to uncover what color is and how it has defined our existence. She begins by seeking out the colors that turned Earth multicolored. To investigate the essence of sunlight, Helen visits the world’s largest solar telescope. She discovers how the most vivid blue is formed from sulfur atoms deep within the Earth and why red ochre is a key sign of life.

Documentary Nov 3, 2015 52 min BBC Select

TV-G

Information

Released: 2015
Run Time: 52 min
Rated: TV-G
Region of Origin: United Kingdom

Languages

Original Audio: English (United Kingdom)
Audio and Subtitles: English (United Kingdom) (AAC, CC)

Accessibility

: Closed captions (CC) refer to subtitles in the available language with the addition of relevant non-dialogue information.