Is The Day the Universe Changed coming back?
The Day the Universe Changed (1985–1985) — history on BBC One
The answer: Concluded May 21, 1985.
1season
10episodes
About The Day the Universe Changed
The Day the Universe Changed ended on May 21, 1985, after its first season aired on BBC One. The show concluded its run in May 1985 and is no longer in production.
The series was a history documentary that examined pivotal moments in Western history where advancements in science transformed how the modern Western world perceives reality. Hosted by James Burke, it explored how new knowledge in science and technology shifted societal understanding and progress during the 20th century.
James Burke starred as the host of the series, which had a runtime of 60 minutes per episode. Since the show has ended, there are no upcoming episodes or seasons to anticipate.
The Day the Universe Changed episode schedule
10 aired
Aired · 10
| Date | Ep. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| May 21, 1985 | S1·E10 | Worlds Without End: Changing Knowledge, Changing Reality |
| May 14, 1985 | S1·E9 | Making Waves: The New Physics: Newton Revised |
| May 7, 1985 | S1·E8 | Fit to Rule: Darwin's Revolution |
| April 30, 1985 | S1·E7 | What the Doctor Ordered: Impacts of New Medical Knowledge |
| April 23, 1985 | S1·E6 | Credit Where It's Due: The Factory and Marketplace Revolution |
| April 16, 1985 | S1·E5 | Infinitely Reasonable: Science Revises the Heavens |
| April 9, 1985 | S1·E4 | A Matter of Fact: Printing Transforms Knowledge |
| April 2, 1985 | S1·E3 | Point of View: Scientific Imagination in the Renaissance |
| March 26, 1985 | S1·E2 | In the Light of the Above: Medieval Conflict: Faith and Reason |
| March 19, 1985 | S1·E1 | The Way We Are: It Started with the Greeks |
