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Is The Burke Special coming back?

The Burke Special (1972–1973) on BBC One

The answer: Concluded July 26, 1973.
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Network / streamer
BBC One
Premiered
June 15, 1972
Ended
July 26, 1973
Runtime
~41 min per episode
3seasons
20episodes

About The Burke Special

The Burke Special ended on July 26, 1973, after its third season aired on BBC One.

The show was a documentary series that aired from 1972 to 1973. It focused on exploring various social, technological, and scientific topics through investigative reports and interviews. Each episode was approximately 41 minutes long and aimed to shed light on issues of interest during its time.

The series starred James Burke as himself.

The Burke Special episode schedule

20 aired

Aired · 20

DateEp.Title
July 26, 1973 S3·E6 Episode 6
July 19, 1973 S3·E5 Episode 5
July 12, 1973 S3·E4 Episode 4
July 5, 1973 S3·E3 Episode 3
June 28, 1973 S3·E2 Episode 2
June 21, 1973 S3·E1 Episode 1
April 19, 1973 S2·E7 Episode 7
April 12, 1973 S2·E6 Episode 6
April 5, 1973 S2·E5 Episode 5
March 29, 1973 S2·E4 Episode 4
March 22, 1973 S2·E3 Episode 3
March 15, 1973 S2·E2 Episode 2
March 8, 1973 S2·E1 Episode 1
July 27, 1972 S1·E7 Episode 7
July 20, 1972 S1·E6 Episode 6
July 13, 1972 S1·E5 Episode 5
July 6, 1972 S1·E4 Episode 4
June 29, 1972 S1·E3 Episode 3
June 22, 1972 S1·E2 Episode 2
June 15, 1972 S1·E1 Episode 1

The Burke Special cast

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