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The Infinite Monkey Cage

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Professor Brian Cox and Robin Ince host a witty, irreverent look at the world through scientists’ eyes. Joined by a panel of scientists, experts and celebrity science enthusiasts they investigate life, the universe and everything in between on The Infinite Monkey Cage from the BBC.

From the smallest building blocks of life to the furthest stars, the curious monkeys pull apart the latest science to reveal fascinating and often bizarre insights into the world around us and what lies beyond. Can trees talk to each other? Can science help you commit the perfect murder? What might aliens look like and the burning question of our time, are strawberries alive or dead? Join them as each episode they put a different scientific topic under the microscope, from aliens, black holes and hedgehogs, to bacteria, poison and the Big Bang. With past guests including actors Dame Judi Dench and Sir Patrick Stewart, comedians Steve Martin and Conan O’Brien, astronaut Tim Peake, primatologist Jane Goodall and mathematician Hannah Fry, The Infinite Monkey Cage promises to make you laugh, enrich your knowledge and leave you with a deeper appreciation for the universe that we call home. Whether you’re a seasoned scientist or someone who nodded off in physics class, listen in to learn all about funny, fascinating and sometimes ridiculous topics – with the occasional monkey business.

226 episodes  •  0 archived  •  
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March 26
42 mins
The Sound of Music - Brian Eno, Sam Bennett and Trevor Cox
March 19
March 19
42 mins
Saturn v Jupiter - Katherine Parkinson, Paul Abel and Michele Dougherty
March 12
March 12
42 mins
Adventures on Ice - Darren Harriott, Liz Morris, Christoph Salzmann and Felicity Aston
March 5
March 5
42 mins
How selfish are we really? - Jo Brand, Matti Wilks and Steve Jones
February 26
February 26
42 mins
Journey to the Centre of the Earth - Phil Wang, Ana Ferreira and Chris Jackson
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February 19
42 mins
Brian and Robin introduce Series 32
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February 13
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An Unexpected History of the Body
Dec 25, 2024
Dec 25, 2024
42 mins
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Dec 18, 2024
Dec 18, 2024
42 mins
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Dec 11, 2024
Dec 11, 2024
42 mins