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The Burke Special is a TV series broadcast on BBC1 in the United Kingdom from 15 June 1972 to 13 May 1976. The host was James Burke. The show had a "circus" format, with Burke on a radio microphone walking around interacting with a studio audience that surrounded him on three sides. The editor for all episodes was Michael Blakstad.
James Burke was a regular presenter on the flagship science show Tomorrows World, and he went on to provide the scince aspects of all the moon landings during the 1970s. His easy manner, and his ability to make difficult science easy to understand made him an ideal teacher of the masses. His Burke specials would pick a subject, and take the ...
S1.E7 ∙ Episode #1.7. Thu, Jul 27, 1972. Guests include The Do-it Yourself Dog,The Super Duck,an artificial womb and a cloned newt. Rate.
S4.E7 ∙ Episode #4.7. Presenter James Burke looks at "Town Planning" and how they are created from pension schemes and investment that need to raise money. Setting himself in the role as developer he creates games in which shows how timing is everything.
S5.E3 ∙ Episode #5.3. Thu, Apr 22, 1976. The Burke Special discusses the "Body" and why humans never see ourselves as others see us. Audience members take part in tests for body image and what to do to change these and make a more positive image of themselves. Rate.
#OnThisDay 1973: It's the economy, stupid! Actually, it's a dummy economy. James Burke invited his audience to become Chancellor of the Exchequer. #TBT
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Show Guide for The Burke Special. Includes an episode list, cast and character list, character guides, gallery, and more.
