British Documentary Series ‘Connections’ Is Now Available Online

Is there any nation on this planet that caters more to TV-watching nerds than England? No, for once I'm not talking about "Doctor Who": I'm thinking of James Burke's "Connections," the British documentary series that walks the viewer through all the links — or "connections," if you will — between seemingly disparate things. For instance: How does tea in India, when the country was still under Dutch control, have to do with radio astronomy? The answer is complicated, but you do get there. If this sounds intriguing, good news! The entire series is now available online. Get ready to learn! Credit for this tip goes to my husband, David T. Cole, and probably marks the first and only time he knew a thing about television before I did. [Top Documentary Films]