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The Real Thing

The Real Thing

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Documentary

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Asking how you tell what's real and what isn't sounds like an obvious question. But in this series of six programmes, James Burke shows that the more you think about it the harder it is to answer. After all, what have you got, apart from your five senses, to prove those senses are giving you the real thing?

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Ended

Original Language

English

Runtime

mins

Rating

8.3/10

Release Date

08 December 2025

Country

United Kingdom

Cast

James Burke

James Burke

Presenter

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