In 1978, James Burke achieved “The Greatest Shot in Television” during his BBC series Connections. In the episode “The Trigger Effect,” he threw a stone in Kuwait, perfectly hitting a touch-sensitive lamp to turn it on as the sun set. Unrehearsed, the precisely timed, cinematic shot stunned viewers and crew, becoming a legendary moment in television history for its skill and luck. | Historyinmemes
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In 1978, James Burke achieved “The Greatest Shot in Television” during his BBC series Connections. In the episode “The Trigger Effect,” he threw a stone in Kuwait, perfectly hitting a touch-sensitive lamp to turn it on as the sun set. Unrehearsed, the precisely timed, cinematic shot stunned viewers and crew, becoming a legendary moment in television history for its skill and luck. | Historyinmemes
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#OnThisDay 1976: An inspirational James Burke claimed anyone could walk on a tightrope. Don't try this at home! | BBC Archive
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#OnThisDay 1976: An inspirational James Burke claimed anyone could walk on a tightrope. Don't try this at home! | BBC Archive
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O homem que aparece no vídeo é James Burke, apresentador que estava narrando uma serie científica da BBC chamada Connections, em 1978. Burke conseguiu um timing perfeito ao finalizar a narração de seu programa com o incrível momento do lançamento da sonda Voyager 2, da NASA . . Quer aprender mais sobre o universo? Siga @dreamers_astronomy !!✨🌌🔭 #curiosidades #universo #cosmos #astronomia #espaço #explore #misterio | Dreamers Astronomy
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O homem que aparece no vídeo é James Burke, apresentador que estava narrando uma serie científica da BBC chamada Connections, em 1978. Burke conseguiu um timing perfeito ao finalizar a narração de seu programa com o incrível momento do lançamento da sonda Voyager 2, da NASA . . Quer aprender mais sobre o universo? Siga @dreamers_astronomy !!✨🌌🔭 #curiosidades #universo #cosmos #astronomia #espaço #explore #misterio | Dreamers Astronomy
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1978: How the science behind German beer is in your home. Oktoberfest is underway and in 1978 James Burke used the famous beer festival to explain how a German train engineer developed a system for beer production which is now found in domestic appliances around the world. Clip taken from James Burke’s Connections: Eat, Drink and Be Merry, originally broadcast on BBC One, 5 December 1978. | BBC Archive
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1978: How the science behind German beer is in your home. Oktoberfest is underway and in 1978 James Burke used the famous beer festival to explain how a German train engineer developed a system for beer production which is now found in domestic appliances around the world. Clip taken from James Burke’s Connections: Eat, Drink and Be Merry, originally broadcast on BBC One, 5 December 1978. | BBC Archive
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In 1978, British science historian James Burke created one of television’s most flawlessly timed moments. While filming the final episode of his BBC series Connections, he stood near a rocket launch site describing the sequence of innovations that shaped modern technology. As he ended with the line, “And that’s what triggered the modern world,” a rocket launched dramatically into the sky behind him. The perfect synchronization made for an unforgettable moment of storytelling and spectacle. Wheth
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In 1978, British science historian James Burke created one of television’s most flawlessly timed moments. While filming the final episode of his BBC series Connections, he stood near a rocket launch site describing the sequence of innovations that shaped modern technology. As he ended with the line, “And that’s what triggered the modern world,” a rocket launched dramatically into the sky behind him. The perfect synchronization made for an unforgettable moment of storytelling and spectacle. Wheth
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Em 1978, o historiador cientifico james burke, estava apresentando a série "Connections" da BBC. nessa edição especial, James aparecia andando por um complexo de lançamento de foguetes da NASA, com um foguete prestes a ser lançado ao fundo, enquanto explicava o impacto de se misturar hidrogenio e oxigênio em um espaço muito pequeno. Ao apontar para o foguete, ele diz 'you get that', e imediatamente há um lançamento ativo à distância. A foto é tão bem cronometrada que os Redditors foram à loucura
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Em 1978, o historiador cientifico james burke, estava apresentando a série "Connections" da BBC. nessa edição especial, James aparecia andando por um complexo de lançamento de foguetes da NASA, com um foguete prestes a ser lançado ao fundo, enquanto explicava o impacto de se misturar hidrogenio e oxigênio em um espaço muito pequeno. Ao apontar para o foguete, ele diz 'you get that', e imediatamente há um lançamento ativo à distância. A foto é tão bem cronometrada que os Redditors foram à loucura
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The Greatest Timing in Television History In 1977, during the Voyager 2 launch, BBC presenter James Burke attempted something nearly impossible — explaining rocket fuel live, hoping the rocket would lift off exactly as he delivered his final line. No edits. No retakes. Just one chance. And it happened. As he ended his explanation, the rocket ignited behind him in perfect sync — creating one of the most iconic and perfectly timed moments in television history. Watch it unfold — pure timing and go
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In a legendary moment from the 1978 BBC series Connections, host James Burke delivered what many call the best timed shot in television history. In episode 8, titled “Eat, Drink, and Be Merry,” Burke had just one chance to land his line—and he did it flawlessly as a rocket launched behind him at the exact right moment. With no edits or retakes, the scene became iconic for its precision and perfect timing. DM FOR CREDITS OR REMOVAL. NO COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT IS INTENDED.�#NewsGuru #JamesBurke #TV
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#OnThisDay 1971: James Burke narrated a lonely lament from the top floor of "Tomorrow's Business Building," before showing us the latest in executive toys. He seems fine... | BBC Archive
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In 1978, during the BBC series Connections, science historian James Burke delivered a now-legendary segment that has been hailed as one of television’s greatest shots. While explaining the principles of rocket propulsion—how certain gases combine to create a powerful reaction—a rocket launches dramatically in the background, perfectly timed with his words. This incredible moment was captured in a single take, highlighting Burke’s composure and the production team’s precision. The sequence became
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Fifty years ago to this day, James Burke presented live coverage of the mission to the Moon. https://bbc.in/2Y5ZZfY | BBC News
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Did you know about an acoustic imprint? James Burke - one of the all-time great explainers of things - talks us through the best acoustics from building to the scientific principles of acoustic scaling all from our very own Maida Vale studio. Clip taken from Tomorrow’s World, originally broadcast 30 October, 1970. #bbcarchive#bbc6music#acoustics#scienceofmusic | BBC Radio 6 Music
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#OnThisDay 1967: James Burke was testing the latest car-related gadgets when he casually predicted the future of sat navs and driverless cars. | BBC Archive
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In 1978, during the BBC series Connections, science historian James Burke delivered a now-legendary segment that has been hailed as one of television’s greatest shots. While explaining the principles of rocket propulsion—how certain gases combine to create a powerful reaction—a rocket launches dramatically in the background, perfectly timed with his words. This incredible moment was captured in a single take, highlighting Burke’s composure and the production team’s precision. The sequence became
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