The Real Thing(1980)
The Real Thing Synopsis
Asking how you tell what's real and what isn't sounds like an obvious question. But in this series of six programmes, James Burke shows that the more you think about it the harder it is to answer. After all, what have you got, apart from your five senses, to prove those senses are giving you the real thing?
The Real Thing (1980) is a documentary series that premiered on March 20, 1980, spanning 1 season and 6 episodes. It stars James Burke. Viewers rate it 8.3 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- First aired:
- 1980-03-20
- Last aired:
- 1983-12-06
The Real Thing Cast & Crew
Main cast
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The Real Thing Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.3/10 from 3 ratings.
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The Real Thing – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I stream The Real Thing?
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How many seasons of The Real Thing are there?
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The Real Thing has 1 season and 6 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on March 20, 1980.
Is The Real Thing still running?
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No. The Real Thing is marked as ended, with the final episode airing on December 6, 1983.
Who is in the cast of The Real Thing?
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The Real Thing (1980) stars James Burke. The full cast list with character names is available in the cast section of this page.
Is The Real Thing any good?
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The Real Thing (1980) is rated 8.3 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and suits viewers who like documentary series. Reviews from viewers are collected further down this page.