Rough Science

Rough Science (2000)★ 8.8/10

GB · May 26, 2000 · 6 seasons

  • Documentary

Directed by: Martin Belderson, Sophie Elwin-Harris, David Shulman, Alexis Girardet, Milla Harrison-Hansley

Series II went to the Caribbean, Series III to South Island, New Zealand.

Original title
Rough Science
Storyline
An entertaining documentary series in which a small team of scientists are transported to a remote location (deserted island, mountain valley, etc) and set various tasks that they must accomplish using only basic tools and supplies, and whatever materials they can extract from the environment around them. Previous challenges have included: the constuction of a wind-powered electricity generator, the production and use of textile dyes, and measuring the speed of a glacier.
Rating
8.8 / 10 · 144
Companies
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
Release dates
  • GB May 26, 2000