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IN the 1970's the BBC aired the famous documentary, Connections\u00a0with science historian James Burke.<\/p>\n

Three series made up on 40 episodes aired on BBC One as it made its debut in 1978. <\/p>\n


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A second series of the documentary came in 1994 with a third series following three years later in 1997. <\/p>\n

However it has been revealed that the informative BBC series is set to make a highly-anticipated return to the streaming service Curiosity Stream. <\/p>\n

More than 45 after it's inception, a new batch of episodes with debut on 09 November as Connections with James Burke.<\/p>\n

The show was known for its innovative approach to the way it looks at the past and the future. <\/p>\n

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In each episode James, 86, would interlock different facts of knowledge to prove how seemingly different ideas intertwine and have built paths forward to the present day. <\/p>\n

The six-part series will cover subjects such how the French Revolution maybe behind the rise of big data. <\/p>\n

Other topics include how a cup of coffee in the 18th century is somehow connected with genetic engineering of humans in the future. <\/p>\n

The host will also address issues such as AI and he is set to look into how a discovery of syphilis in the French aristocracy kicked off a journey towards the nanofabricator, a machine that can build anything. <\/p>\n

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Head of Content for the streamer Rob Burk explained: "The stakes we\u2019re facing are high \u2013 AI, limitless energy, genetically-engineered superhumans \u2013 and there is no better guide through this universe of connected people and ideas than the iconic science historian\u00a0James\u00a0Burke.<\/p>\n

"We are thrilled to be working, once again, with our colleagues at Bigger Bang to bring back this groundbreaking series and reimagine it for a modern age."<\/p>\n


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