Synopsis
The last episode sees science geek Greg under pressure as he attempts to dig to Australia. He also tries to find out whether it is physically possible to die of a broken heart.
- Programme: The Secrets of Everything
- Episode: 06
- Channel: BBC Three
- Broadcast year: 2012
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