Rough Science

• E1

  Mediterranean Mystery

  The five scientists are taken to a mystery location in the Mediterranean. Their first challenge is to determine their latitude and longitude and thus pinpoint exactly where they are. They are also asked to create insect repellent and a radio.

  2000-05-26 · 30m
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• E2

  Simmering Shutterbugs

  The castaways are challenged to create an electric battery from natural materials, a power meter for testing the battery, and a camera and film, as well as natural dyes to make a flag.

  2000-06-02 · 30m
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• E3

  Power Supplies

  Moving on from the battery in episode 2, this time the scientists face the challenge of building an electric generator to run on natural energy.

  2000-06-09 · 30m
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• E4

  Sustenance and Sayonara

  The team are asked to create soap and toothpaste using only ingredients they can find in the wild, and a record player from scrap material.

  2000-06-16 · 30m
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Top cast

Kate Humble

Iain Stewart