The Infinite Monkey Cage
By BBC Radio 4
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.
Latest episode
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Nature's Shapes - Dave Gorman, Sarah Hart and Thomas Woolley
Brian Cox and Robin Ince reveal the hidden codes behind the shapes we see in nature -
The Sound of Music - Brian Eno, Sam Bennett and Trevor Cox
Brian Cox and Robin Ince play through the history of music recording and composition -
Saturn v Jupiter - Katherine Parkinson, Paul Abel and Michele Dougherty
Brian Cox and Robin Ince referee the battle of the gas giants as Saturn takes on Jupiter. -
Adventures on Ice - Darren Harriot, Liz Morris, Christoph Salzmann and Felicity Aston
Brian Cox and Robin Ince glide their way across the ice to crack into solid water -
How selfish are we really? - Jo Brand, Matti Wilks and Steve Jones
Brian Cox and Robin Ince are on their best behaviour as they explore altruism. -
Journey to the Centre of the Earth - Phil Wang, Ana Ferreira and Chris Jackson
Brian Cox and Robin Ince dig deep to unveil the high-pressured world beneath our feet. -
Brian and Robin introduce the new series
Brian Cox and Robin Ince look ahead to Series 32 of The Infinite Monkey Cage. -
An Unexpected History of the Body
Brian Cox and Robin Ince dissect the Royal Society archives with Ed Byrne and guests. -
Is Extinction the End?
Brian Cox and Robin Ince explore the mammoth topic of de-extinction. -
Fantastic Elastic
Brian Cox and Robin Ince stretch into the science of elasticity with Olympian Bryony Page.