- James Burke was born on December 22, 1936 in Londonderry, Northern Ireland, UK. He is a writer and producer, known for The Trigger Effect (1996), Connections 2 (1994) and The Day the Universe Changed (1985).
- Best known for his humourous documentaries about the history of science and technological change.
- Earned an MA from Jesus College, Oxford University.
- Biography/bibliography in: "Contemporary Authors". New Revision Series, vol. 136, pages 52-55. Farmington Hills, MI: Thomson Gale, 2005.
- Burke was the major science and technology commentator for the BBC's coverage of NASA's Apollo space program.
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