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26/05/2011

As Alice confronts brought-to-life chessmen in her looking-glass world, Mel Giedroyc discovers the oddities of chess playing in the real world.

1 hour

Last on

Thu 26 May 2011 16:00

Chapters

  • I Was A Child Chess Prodigy

    Demis Hassabis was once the highest ranked 12 year old chess player in the world.

    Duration: 07:59

  • A Guide to Garden Birds

    Can you tell your swallows from your swifts?

    Duration: 05:00

  • The Big Illusion

    How mirrors in telescopes have been used to see into space.

    Duration: 12:33

  • Garry Kasparov

    The chess grandmaster turned activist talks about his game.

    Duration: 05:50

  • Through the Looking Glass

    Part 6. Alice's encounter with the chess pieces continues.

    Duration: 12:33

Broadcast

  • Thu 26 May 2011 16:00