OU on the BBC: Hollywood Science

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First broadcast: Wednesday 2 Apr 2003 on BBC TWO

Hollywood Science in more depth:

OU on the BBC: Hollywood Science - Break-Ins Production team

In this episode, Robert and Jonathan take a close look at the science behind some classic Hollywood break-ins. Read more : OU on the BBC: Hollywood Science - Break-Ins

OU on the BBC: Hollywood Science - Escapes The Open University

In this last episode, Jonathan and Robert turn their exacting attention to some of the most dramatic escapes in Hollywood history. Read more : OU on the BBC: Hollywood Science - Escapes

OU on the BBC: Hollywood Science - Gross Out Production team

In this episode, Jonathan and Robert bravely dissect some of the most chunder-inducing scenes ever to make it to the silver screen. Read more : OU on the BBC: Hollywood Science - Gross Out

OU on the BBC: Hollywood Science - Tricky Situations Production team

In this episode, Robert and Jonathan examine some of the ingenious methods employed by Hollywood to get out of some of the trickiest situations. Read more : OU on the BBC: Hollywood Science - Tricky Situations

OU on the BBC: Hollywood Science - Build a Catapult Featuring: activity, The Open University / Karen Parker

Make your very own desktop catapult. Find out the science and history of mangonels. Read more : OU on the BBC: Hollywood Science - Build a Catapult

OU on the BBC: Hollywood Science - DIY Science Kitchen Chaos Featuring: activity, The Open University / Karen Parker

Get hands-on with science in your kitchen. Make your own margarine. Create a pH indicator. Read more : OU on the BBC: Hollywood Science - DIY Science Kitchen Chaos

OU on the BBC: Hollywood Science - Jonathan Hare and Robert Llewellyn Interview Production team

Get to know our movie debunkers a little better, as Robert and Jonathan face the trial of an Open2 interview. Read more : OU on the BBC: Hollywood Science - Jonathan Hare and Robert Llewellyn Interview

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Wednesday, 02nd April 2003

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OU on the BBC: Hollywood Science

Hollywood Science in more depth:

OU on the BBC: Hollywood Science - Break-Ins Production team

OU on the BBC: Hollywood Science - Escapes The Open University

OU on the BBC: Hollywood Science - Gross Out Production team

OU on the BBC: Hollywood Science - Tricky Situations Production team

OU on the BBC: Hollywood Science - Build a Catapult Featuring: activity, The Open University / Karen Parker

OU on the BBC: Hollywood Science - DIY Science Kitchen Chaos Featuring: activity, The Open University / Karen Parker

OU on the BBC: Hollywood Science - Jonathan Hare and Robert Llewellyn Interview Production team

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OU on the BBC: Hollywood Science

Hollywood Science in more depth:

OU on the BBC: Hollywood Science - Break-Ins Production team

OU on the BBC: Hollywood Science - Escapes The Open University

OU on the BBC: Hollywood Science - Gross Out Production team

OU on the BBC: Hollywood Science - Tricky Situations Production team

OU on the BBC: Hollywood Science - Build a Catapult Featuring: activity, The Open University / Karen Parker

OU on the BBC: Hollywood Science - DIY Science Kitchen Chaos Featuring: activity, The Open University / Karen Parker

OU on the BBC: Hollywood Science - Jonathan Hare and Robert Llewellyn Interview Production team

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