Brian Cox, Robber Crab, image copyright BBC
Professor of Zoology, Professor Matthew Cobb, was one of two named consultants on the ambitious series. He also worked as a consultant on the accompanying book alongside Nick Lane from University College London. Other Manchester staff involved include the Dean of the Faculty of Life Sciences Martin Humphries, Professor Andrew Loudon and Bill Sellers who all offered scientific advice to the programme team and are thanked in the credits. "Wonders of Life” aims to tackle the fundamental question "What is Life?” From the Philippines to the US, Madagascar and Mexico, Brian uses his scientific knowledge and engaging presentation skills to reveal how a few fundamental laws of science gave birth to the most complex, and unique feature of the universe - life. He also gets up close and personal to a wide variety of wildlife, not always to his liking. The exotic destinations are a far cry from Oxford Road in Manchester. Matthew explains how the university became involved: "Because Brian was presenting the series he already knew what expertise the university could offer.
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