• 1972
  • 30m

Episode list

The Burke Special
Episode #5.5
Wed, May 05, 1976
  • S5.E5
  • Episode #5.5
The topic for the show is "Irrational". James Burke show how humans tend to confuse rationalbility and irrationality but don't stop themselves. Why does logical thought get overlooked in favour of superstition?
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Episode #5.6
Wed, May 12, 1976
  • S5.E6
  • Episode #5.6
The topic tonight is "Decisions". Humans tend to join groups but decision making can often be flawed which is why we often defer to elected leaders. The presenter puts together a number tests to make a decision to benefit all.
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Episode #5.4
Wed, Apr 28, 1976
  • S5.E4
  • Episode #5.4
The topic of this special is "Work". The audience is asked why they are defined by their job and not what they are as people. The presenter looks at how psychological tests are used, to find an employee, but are always done incorrectly.
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Episode #5.1

S5.E1 ∙ Episode #5.1

Wed, Apr 07, 1976
Volunteers take part in a number of sketches based on the subject of "Learning". The presenter's assumption is that all human interpretations of life are started at young age with the brain is always able to give something context.
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Episode #5.2

S5.E2 ∙ Episode #5.2

Wed, Apr 14, 1976
Mr X is a burglar and the studio audience are asked how he should be punished. Questionaire answers show how they have been affected by crime or even committed small crimes themselves. What sentence should the burglar get?
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Episode #5.3

S5.E3 ∙ Episode #5.3

Wed, Apr 21, 1976
The Burke Special discusses the "Body" and why humans never see ourselves as others see us. Audience members take part in tests for body image and what to do to change these and make a more positive image of themselves.
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Episode #5.4

S5.E4 ∙ Episode #5.4

Wed, Apr 28, 1976
The topic of this special is "Work". The audience is asked why they are defined by their job and not what they are as people. The presenter looks at how psychological tests are used, to find an employee, but are always done incorrectly.
0 /10
Episode #5.5

S5.E5 ∙ Episode #5.5

Wed, May 05, 1976
The topic for the show is "Irrational". James Burke show how humans tend to confuse rationalbility and irrationality but don't stop themselves. Why does logical thought get overlooked in favour of superstition?
0 /10
Episode #5.6

S5.E6 ∙ Episode #5.6

Wed, May 12, 1976
The topic tonight is "Decisions". Humans tend to join groups but decision making can often be flawed which is why we often defer to elected leaders. The presenter puts together a number tests to make a decision to benefit all.
0 /10
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