Rough Science
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.
- 2000-2005
- 6 seasons
- Documentary
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.
Season 6 Episode Guide
6 Episodes 2005
Episode 1
Power
29 mins
At an abandoned tin mine in the San Juan Mountains, Colorado, 4 scientists are set the challenge of providing Gas and Electricity to improve their comfort... and given just 3 days to do it.
Episode 2
Safety
29 mins
Jonathan and Mike are set the task of making a fire extinguisher, whilst Ellen and Hermione set about cleaning the polluted rivers.
Episode 3
Mountain
29 mins
Ellen and Hermione attempt to calculate the height, weight and mass of Mount Kendall, whilst Mike and Jonathan try to make Kate some blue-tinted sunglasses.
Episode 4
Clean
29 mins
Jonathan has to construct a washing machine whilst the other Rough Scientists set about finding ways to keep the team smelling nice and clean.
Episode 5
Mine
Episode 6