Underplayed Gems

James May's Things You Need To Know (2011)

James May's Things You Need To Know poster
Genre
documentary film
Country
United Kingdom
Length
2 seasons, 9 episodes
Rating
7.5 of 10 from 10 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb
The 3D catalogue: film cases on wooden shelves, with the cat sitting at the counter next to its greeting.

The catalogue in 3D

The film shelves have a room of their own that you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real films from the same catalogue when you tell them what you feel like watching. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this series is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.

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How it feels

James May presents short answers to basic science questions about everyday life. He covers topics like the human body, clouds, and the universe.

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What happens

James May's Things You Need to Know is a British television series presented by Top Gear presenter James May. The first, three-part series was aired on BBC Two between 20 June and 4 July 2011. A second, six-part series was aired on BBC Two starting 13 August 2012. The show answers key questions on aspects of everyday life, including what makes up the human body, what a cloud is and what makes the universe work so effectively. The first series has yet to be released on DVD. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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