Sex, Death and the Meaning of Life: Story, Cast and Series Facts

Story and premise

Ideas about the soul and the afterlife, of sin and God's purpose have shaped human thinking for thousands of years. Religious rituals remain embedded in the major events of our lives.

In this thought-provoking series, evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins asks what happens if we leave religion behind. He explores what reason and science might offer to inspire and guide our lives in religion's place. Can science bring understanding in the face of death, help us tell right from wrong, or reveal the meaning of life?

Series details

• Title: Sex, Death and the Meaning of Life
• Format: Documentary
• Language: English
• Premiere date: 2012-10-12
• Final broadcast date listed: 2012-10-29
• Status in TVmaze: Ended
• Network listed by TVmaze: Channel 4
• Network country: United Kingdom
• Typical episode runtime: 45 minutes
• TVMaze ID: 1687

Cast and credited roles

• Richard Dawkins — Presenter

Seasons in the TVmaze catalogue

• Season 1: premiered 2012-10-12; final listed air date 2012-10-29; episode order: 3.

Source and licence

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