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Secrets of the Super Elements
Secrets of the Super Elements

Secrets of the Super Elements

Genres

Documentary

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In the first BBC documentary to be filmed entirely on smartphones, Mark Miodownik reveals the weird materials that have built our high-tech world.

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

59 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

24 May 2017

Country

United Kingdom

Cast

Mark Miodownik

Mark Miodownik

Presenter

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