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Description

In 2015, European Space Agency astronaut Tim Peake was headed to the International Space Station. On board with him were some pips from an Apple Tree, once belonging to a famous scientist whose discoveries had made his journey possible in the first place. 




In this episode we find out the extraordinary journey of these seeds through time and space and learn how a chance idea can change the world.



Production

Host: Sean Douglas

Producers: Michelle Douglass

Sound Design: Jesus Gomez



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