| Extreme Universe | |
|---|---|
 DVD cover | |
| Narrated by | Dominic Frisby |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| No. of series | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 6 |
| Production | |
| Running time | 6 x 47 min |
| Original release | |
| Network | National Geographic Channel |
| Release | 11 June – 21 June 2010 |
Extreme Universe is a documentary about extremeness of our Universe. It consists of 6 episodes. The series is written by Rob Blumenstein and John Coll Metcalfe.
| No. in series | Title | Original air date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Is Anybody Out There?" | 11th Jun 2010 | |
Travel to the farthest reaches of the universe, as this exploratory space documentary series asks 'is anyone out there'? | |||
| 2 | "Collision Course" | 13th Jun 2010 | |
Witness some of the most violent impacts in the universe, and meet the people protecting us from the fallout of these cosmic collisions. | |||
| 3 | "Space Storms" | 15th Jun 2010 | |
Witness the relentless power of Earth's worst weather, before travelling the universe to find the 17,500kmh winds and methane storms of space. | |||
| 4 | "Edge of Space" | 17th Jun 2010 | |
Delve into the unknown on a journey into deep oceans and deep space, as we seek the answers to some of mankind's most unfathomable questions. | |||
| 5 | "Time Bombs" | 19th Jun 2010 | |
Planets, moons and stars can all face violent upheaval at any moment. Is it possible to predict when Mother Nature will strike. | |||
| 6 | "Star Gate" | 21st Jun 2010 | |
Throughout history, humans have been fascinated by the stars. Discover how astronomy played a crucial role in early civilisations. | |||
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