Cosmos

The last post got me thinking about "Cosmos", the great series that was first broadcast in the UK in around 1980. Carl Sagan is totally responsible for my interest in science, and over the years I have read many of his books.

Although much has changed in the years since it was made it still stands up incredibly well and is definitely worth viewing. I can't put into words the impact that this program had on me when I was 11, it opened up the Universe for me.

Carl Sagan was a one off. He took science and made it romantic and poetic. His language coupled with his clear love for what he did was infectious.

Enjoy episode 1! It comes with a short introduction from Carl's wife Ann Druyan.