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Wonders of the Moon with Dara Ó Briain

Season 1
Since the beginning of time, humans have looked upon the moon with awe and astonishment. It has fueled the creative imagination and inspired untold myths and stories. Comedian, writer, amateur astronomer and space fan Dara Ó Briain explores all aspects of the moon and looks at the impact it’s had on the human race. He investigates how the moon shapes just about everything around us.
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Episodes

  1. S1 E1 - Lunar Legends
    July 31, 2023
    45min
    TV-G
    Comedian Dara Ó Briain explores the ways in which the moon shapes just about everything around us. He looks at the relationship between the moon and time, visiting an archeological site in Ireland which may have been a giant lunar calendar. He also investigates the full moon’s effect on human behavior (and cow fertility), and why there's a space race to get back to the surface of our satellite.
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  2. S1 E2 - Satellite Science
    July 31, 2023
    45min
    TV-G
    The moon has always been a mystery to humans on the Earth’s surface, as they stare into space. But could science soon reveal all of her secrets? Dara Ó Briain investigates lunar science, telling the story of how the first photograph of the far side of the moon left scientists baffled. He tries a VR headset to take his very own giant leap on the 'moon's' surface and ponders the future of the moon.
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Cast
Dara O'Briain
Studio
BBC Studios Productions
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