Kate Humble
Rough Science (2000)
Season 2
Science challenge series in which a team of five scientists pool their knowledge in order to complete a selection of set tasks.
Released May 26, 2000
Episode 30 min
None+
Genres: Documentary
Keywords: imdb.south-island, imdb.glacier, imdb.franz-josef, imdb.scientist, imdb.new-zealand, imdb.wilderness, imdb.technology + 6 more, imdb.teamwork, imdb.science, imdb.physics, imdb.educational, imdb.chemistry, imdb.biology
Network: BBC Two
Country: United Kingdom
Languages:
English
S2E1 - Mapping It Out
The second series takes five scientists to the Carribean island of Carriacou, where their first challenge is to create a scale map of the island - using paper and ink derived from the local vegetation. The team are also challenged to build a sound-recording device from scrap.
May 7, 2002, midnight
S2E2 - Bugs and Barometers
Cut off from their usual laboratory equipment, the team are challenged to create their own from scratch - including a microscope, biology lab and weather station.
May 14, 2002, midnight
S2E3 - Time and Transmitters
The team turn their attention to communication in the third episode from Carriacou. Kate challenges them to build a transmitter and radio reciever to send messages across the island, plus a kite and an accurate clock using only basic materials.
May 21, 2002, midnight
S2E4 - Feel the Heat
Keeping cool is the focus of the latest batch of scientific challenges. Using only the basic equipment provided, plus whatever plants they can find on the island, the team are given the task of devising a refrigeration device, and a thermometer for measuring the results.
May 28, 2002, midnight
S2E5 - Sun and Sea
The Rough Scientists are challenged to devise an underwater lighting system to help them explore the waters around Carriacou - but they can only use natural power sources.
June 4, 2002, midnight
S2E6 - The Science of Celebration
With the team about to leave their tropical island base, it's time for a party. The team face the challenge of creating a light-and-sound show to celebrate their success in the previous challenges - but will this one prove too tricky even for them?
June 11, 2002, midnight
Network: BBC Two
Episode Runtime: 30 min.
Season Runtime: 1020 min.
Released: May 26, 2000
Last Air Date: Dec. 7, 2005, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR
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