The Horizon Guide to Space Shuttles
Documentary which brings together coverage from three decades of BBC programmes to present a biography of the space shuttle, from triumph to tragedy, and considers its legacy.
In 2011, after more than 30 years of service, America's space shuttle took to the skies for the last time. Its story has been characterised by incredible triumphs, but blighted by devastating tragedies - and the BBC and Horizon have chronicled every step of its career. This unique and poignant Horizon Guide brings together coverage from three decades of programmes to present a biography of the shuttle and to ask what its legacy will be. Will it be remembered as an impressive chapter in human space exploration, or as a fatally flawed white elephant?
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The Space Shuttle
Duration: 01:26
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Timings (where shown) are from the start of the programme in hours and minutes
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Oswin MacIntosh
Above and Afar
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Brian Eno
An Ending
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Curtis Curtis-Smith
Southern Cross
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Brian Eno
Empty Landscape
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Oswin MacIntosh
Brand of Hope
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Gustav Mahler
Langsam Schleppend
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Oswin MacIntosh
Final Climax
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00:09Brian Eno
An Ending (Ascent)
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Producer | Jacqui Farnham |
| Director | Danielle Peck |
| Executive Producer | Danielle Peck |
Broadcasts
- Sun 10 Apr 2011 20:00
- Mon 11 Apr 2011 00:30
- Sun 17 Apr 2011 01:00
- Thu 5 May 2011 20:00
- Fri 6 May 2011 00:45
- Sun 11 Sep 2011 00:10
- Sun 18 Dec 2011 22:00
- Mon 19 Dec 2011 02:40
- Sat 23 Jun 2012 22:50
- Fri 29 Jun 2012 03:15
- Sun 18 May 2014 01:40
- Tue 20 May 2014 22:00
- Wed 21 May 2014 02:00
- Sat 18 Oct 2014 20:00
- Sun 19 Oct 2014 01:25
- Tue 21 Oct 2014 23:55
- Wed 11 Feb 2015 22:00
- Tue 23 Jun 2015 01:00
- Sun 13 Sep 2015 22:30
- Tue 15 Sep 2015 01:00
- Tue 31 Jan 2017 00:00
- Sun 12 Feb 2017 22:35
- Thu 21 Sep 2017 21:00
- Fri 22 Sep 2017 01:35
- Sun 13 May 2018 22:30
- Mon 14 May 2018 02:30
- Sun 14 Jul 2019 20:00
- Mon 26 Feb 2024 23:30
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