Beakman's World

Season 3

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In this show, which works like a cross between Mr. Wizard and Monty Python, the science teacher, Beakman answers viewer questions about science. With the help of his assistants Josie and Lester the Rat, he uses various methods like animation, interviews with famous dead people of science and simple experiments to illustrate scientific principles.

Where to Watch Season 3

13 Episodes

Geysers and Hot Springs, Beakmania & Kidneys
E1
Geysers and Hot Springs, Beakmania & KidneysBeakman looks at geysers and explains the function of kidneys.
Gyroscopes, Beakmania & the Heart
E2
Gyroscopes, Beakmania & the HeartBeakman discusses the usefulness of gyroscopes and how to keep a healthy heart.
Sleep, Beakmania & Amplification
E3
Sleep, Beakmania & AmplificationBeakman looks at sleep and what makes sounds loud and soft.
Seeds, Beakmania & Bridges
E4
Seeds, Beakmania & BridgesBeakman explains how seeds grow and the evolution of bridges.
Vacuums, Beakmania & Weaving
E5
Vacuums, Beakmania & WeavingBeakman reveals how vacuum cleaners work and how cloth is made.
Crustaceans, Beakmania & Bernoulli
E6
Crustaceans, Beakmania & BernoulliAnswers to questions about lobsters, crabs and Swiss scientist Daniel Bernoulli.
Carbon, Beakmania & Inventions
E7
Carbon, Beakmania & InventionsBeakman on the wonders of carbon and an interview with the young inventor Thomas Edison.
Balance, Beakmania & Camoflage
E8
Balance, Beakmania & CamoflageBeakman examines balance and how animals use camouflage.
Islands, Beakmania & Energy
E9
Islands, Beakmania & EnergyBeakman explains why islands don't float and how springs work.
The Sun, Beakmania & Metamorphysis
E10
The Sun, Beakmania & MetamorphysisBeakman discusses the Sun and how some animals change throughout their lives.
Alligators and Crocodiles, Beakmania & Robots
E11
Alligators and Crocodiles, Beakmania & RobotsBeakman explains the difference between alligator and crocodiles, and then takes a peek at robots.
Steel, Beakmania & Developing Film
E12
Steel, Beakmania & Developing FilmBeakman and company look at the origins of steel and how photographs are made.
Snow, Beakmania & Natural Selection
E13
Snow, Beakmania & Natural SelectionBeakman and company look at snow and natural selection.