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Connections

Connections

Description: An interdisciplinary approach to the history of science and invention.
Genre: Family, Game-Show
Year Released: 2021
Number of seasons: 1
Number of episodes: 1
First episode air date: October 13, 2021
Presented By: James Burke
Program Creator: James Burke
Writers: James Burke
Networks: BBC, BBC One
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