Look Around You
Overview
Look Around You invites viewers to explore the mundane and quirky aspects of everyday life. Through a unique lens, it prompts audiences to observe their surroundings — from trees and weather vanes to litter and shops. Each element, no matter how insignificant, has a connection waiting to be uncovered. The show playfully encourages curiosity and reflection, challenging viewers to consider the common threads linking the ordinary objects that populate their world. It’s a whimsical journey that combines humor with a touch of philosophical inquiry.
Episodes
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1
Maths
Mathematics plays a crucial role in everyday situations, like timing the perfect moment to start a chat or determining the ideal cooking time for past...
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2
Water
In this episode, we discover the incredible talent ants possess for constructing igloos, showcasing their remarkable engineering skills. Additionally,...
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3
Germs
Title: Microbial Mysteries Plot: There’s something important you should understand about microbes, and Professor Miles is the perfect guide to enli...
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4
Ghosts
Ever wondered why ghosts can’t whistle? Let’s get some insight from a ghost themselves.
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5
Sulphur
The truth about Sulphur comes to light, and it turns out the narrative isn't centered around brimstone at all.
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6
Music
A short exploration into the realm of music, tracing its origins back to the Neolithic era...
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7
Iron
Iron (Fe) isn’t as impressive as it seems... In this episode, the use of magnets is completely banned.
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8
The Brain
Title: The Mind Plot: The crew delves into the intricacies of the human mind and encounters an individual hooked on Electronic Brain Enhancements. Wh...
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Music 2000
The Look Around You Music 2000 Competition takes center stage, aiming to discover the sounds that will define the year 2000. Each of the three contest...
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2
Health
The team explores innovations in healthcare, with Jack Morgan undergoing surgery while Dr. Fu oversees Medibot, a robotic surgeon tasked with crafting...
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3
Sport
Title: Sport Plot: In this episode, the crew explores cutting-edge innovations in sports technology. World 400,000-meter champion Ros Lamb showcases ...
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4
Food
The team explores the latest innovations in food science and technology, featuring a unique live performance from the world’s only vegetable orchest...
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5
Computers
The team explores the latest advancements in computer technology and encounters an e-expert who has legally changed his name to Computer Jones (Paul J...
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Live Final
Broadcasting live from BBC Television Centre in Shepherd's Bush, London, the Look Around You Invention of the Year Award showcases six top inventors v...
