Main content

Discovering the secrets of DNA

James Watson and Francis Crick first published their discoveries about the structure of DNA on 25 April 1953. Their findings were to revolutionise our understanding of life.

James Watson and Francis Crick first published their discoveries about the structure of DNA on 25 April 1953.

Their findings were to revolutionise our understanding of life.

We hear archive recordings of their memories, 70 years on.

This programme, presented by Louise Hidalgo, was first broadcast in 2010.

(Photo: James Watson and Francis Crick. Credit: Getty Images)

Available now

9 minutes

Last on

Wed 26 Apr 2023 02:50GMT
蜜芽传媒 World Service

More episodes

Previous

Althea McNish: 'I designed fabrics for the Queen'

Next

Guatemala's outspoken bishop

See all episodes from Witness History

Broadcasts

  • Tue 25 Apr 2023 07:50GMT
    蜜芽传媒 World Service
  • Tue 25 Apr 2023 11:50GMT
    蜜芽传媒 World Service
  • Tue 25 Apr 2023 17:50GMT
    蜜芽传媒 World Service except East and Southern Africa & West and Central Africa
  • Tue 25 Apr 2023 21:50GMT
    蜜芽传媒 World Service East and Southern Africa & West and Central Africa only
  • Wed 26 Apr 2023 02:50GMT
    蜜芽传媒 World Service

Featured in...

Podcast

  • Witness History

    The story of our times, told by the people who were there