What year did the 10-episode documentary series by British broadcaster James Burke premiere in the U.K.?
Connections (TV series) Connections is a 10-episode documentary television series and 1978 book ("Connections", based on the series) created, written, and presented by science historian James Burke. The series was produced and directed by Mick Jackson of the BBC Science and Features Department and first aired in 1978 (UK) and 1979 (USA). It took an interdisciplinary approach to the history of science and invention, and demonstrated how various discoveries, scientific achievements, and historical world events were built from one another successively in an interconnected way to bring about particular aspects of modern technology. The series was noted for Burke's crisp and enthusiastic presentation (and dry humour), historical re-enactments, and intricate working models.
Warship (2010 TV series) Warship is a British documentary series produced by Channel 5 about the Royal Navy. The series features two Navy ships and documents the daily routines of the crew on board during a deployment or exercise. The first series focused on the lives of the crew on board the aircraft carrier HMS "Illustrious" . The second series was filmed on the amphibious warfare ships HMS "Bulwark" and HMS "Ocean" during a six-month exercise in 2009.