S5·E3 Episode 3
- Episode
- Season 5, Episode 3
- Air Date
- May 30, 2000
- Story Type
- Core Character Arc
Synopsis
Adam Hart-Davis stops off in Yorkshire as he continues his celebration of unsung scientists. In Whitby, he lauds whaling scientist William Scoresby before taking to sea in a soggy bid to re-create the navigation techniques of Captain James Cook. Also acclaimed are William Bateson, inventor of the term "genetics", and Sir Edward Appleton, who discovered the ionosphere region of the Earth's atmosphere.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did Season 5 Episode 3 of Local Heroes air?
Season 5, Episode 3 ('Episode 3') originally aired on May 30, 2000.
How long is Season 5 Episode 3 ('Episode 3')?
The episode follows the standard broadcast runtime for Local Heroes.
What happens in Local Heroes Season 5 Episode 3?
Adam Hart-Davis stops off in Yorkshire as he continues his celebration of unsung scientists. In Whitby, he lauds whaling scientist William Scoresby before taking to sea in a soggy bid to re-create the navigation techniques of Captain James Cook. Also acclaimed are William Bateson, inventor of the te...
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