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17 Episodes 2008 - 2008
Episode 1
As the American Supreme Court examines whether the lethal injection is causing prisoners to die in unnecessary pain, Michael Portillo investigates the various techniques used in carrying out the death sentence around the world.
Episode 2

Episode 3
44 mins
Episode 4
44 mins
Episode 5
49 mins
A look at the ability of individuals to make appropriate choices correctly, whether based on innate knowledge or precognition.

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Episode 7

Episode 8
50 mins
Series exploring topical scientific issues. The search for extra-terrestrial life has been going for 50 years - but there's been a recent breakthrough. Astronomers have discovered a new planet called Gliese 581 c. It is the most Earth-like planet ever found. It orbits a star and may have habitats capable of supporting life. NASA hopes to find 50 more Earth-like planets by the end of the decade, all of which increases the chance that alien life has begun elsewhere.

Episode 9

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Episode 12
Episode 13
43 mins

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