
Atheism: A Rough History of Disbelief(2004)
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Atheism: A Rough History of Disbelief – known in the United States as A Brief History of Disbelief – is a 2004 television documentary series written and presented by Jonathan Miller for the BBC and tracing the history of atheism.
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3 episodes • 2004
Season 1
3 episodes • 2004
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shadows of Doubt | Oct 11, 2004 | 0.0 |
| 2 | Noughts and Crosses | Oct 18, 2004 | 0.0 |
| 3 | The Final Hour | Oct 25, 2004 | 0.0 |
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