James Burke

James Burke Trailers

Apollo: Missions to the Moon TrailerApollo 11: A Night to Remember TrailerReConnections Trailer

James Burke is a British broadcaster, science historian, author, and television producer, who is known, among other things, for his documentary television series Connections, and for its more philosophically oriented companion series, The Day the Universe Changed, which is about the history of science and technology. The Washington Post called him "one of the most intriguing minds in the Western world".

Most Popular James Burke Trailers

Total trailers found: 6

Apollo: Missions to the Moon Trailer (2019)

07 July 2019

National Geographic's riveting effort recounts all 12 crewed missions using only archival footage, photos and audio.

Speed Trailer (1984)

01 January 1984

A documentary on the history on mankind's attempts to reach high speeds. Starting with the invention of the bicycle, going on to sports cars, cars with jet engines, rocket-powered cars, attempts to break the sound barrier, and rocket-engine airplanes.

ReConnections Trailer (2004)

06 June 2004

25th anniversary of James Burke's landmark Connections program, in which Burke looks back and forwarb

The Neuron Suite Trailer (1982)

01 January 1982

James Burke roams the Hotel del Coronado, using its services as a metaphor for the neuro-chemical activity of the human brain.

Apollo 11: A Night to Remember Trailer (2006)

28 February 2006

This is one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind." Commemorating the 40th anniversary of NASA's 1969 moon landing, this documentary uses news coverage from the BBC archives to recount the excitement of the historic event.

Masters of Illusion Trailer (1991)

01 January 1991

This exploration of visual illusions, explained by James Burke in the context of its discovery by the Renaissance masters, and now used by Hollywood special effects wizards is certainly of the most valuable and entertaining educational videos ever produced.