Synopsis
Experts and a lively audience join Dara O Briain to tackle the biggest ideas in science from lots of different and unexpected angles. The team take a look inside the brain.
- Programme: Dara O'Briain's Science Club
- Series: 1
- Episode: 5: Brain
- Channel: BBC HD
- Broadcast year: 2012
- Science
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