
The Unofficial Science of Indiana Jones(2024)
Greg James and Maisie Adam will team up to tackle some of the classic Indiana Jones stunts – we’re talking dodging poisonous darts, outrunning giant boulders and surviving fireballs. Alex Brooker explores the franchise’s famous filming locations and meets iconic cast members to hear their favourite on-set stories.


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