They are joined by the very game Matt Lucas, alongside Cosmologist Sean Carroll and Astrophysicist Janna Levin to discover just how strange things might get for our intrepid volunteer, as he ventures into the interior of a black hole. They talk about their personal journeys to fulfill their long-held dreams, and literally reach for the stars. Will they manage to secretly persuade a section of the theatre audience to pick one type of soft drink over another by secretly flashing the name of a certain brand on a screen? The other guest is usually a comedian, who takes a less serious view of the subject, and often makes the show more accessible by asking the "stupid" questions that the other guests may have overlooked. They look at the very latest technology that is used to predict the next big volcanic eruption, as well as the history and importance of volcanoes and volcanic activity on our planet. Adam explains why religion really could be good for your health, and can Victor convert Robin and Brian in time for the festive season? The Infinite Monkey Cage teleports to California for this special episode recorded at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory. Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by comedian and musician Tim Minchin and oceanographers Diva Amon and Jon Copley to uncover what mysteries still lie at the bottom of our oceans. All will be revealed. Brian Cox and Robin Ince discover the importance of the night sky to human history and how our relationship with the stars has changed over the centuries. They ask whether our seemingly innate fear of snakes and spiders is justified, and whether the deadliest creature on the planet is in fact a human being. Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by comedian Jo Brand. Tonight the infinite monkey's are joined on stage by comedian Jo Brand, neuroscientist Anil Seth, and robotics expert Alan Winfield to discuss Artificial Intelligence. The Infinite Monkey Cage, the legendary BBC Radio . They also get a special visit from Brann the Raven, who takes to the stage to demonstrate just how intelligent some species of birds can be. Or the brain researchers who demonstrated that they could detect meaningful brain activity in a dead salmon. Will science ever understand the human mind? They also look at whether controlling fire is a uniquely human trait and how other species have evolved to use fire to their advantage. Brian Cox and Robin Ince stretch the cage of infinite proportions this week to encompass not just our own universe, but, Brian Cox and Robin Ince transport the cage of infinite proportions, to the slightly more confined space of the, The Infinite Monkeys are back and in the first of the new series Brian Cox and Robin Ince boldly go where no science programme has been before, as they discuss space exploration with. Brian Cox and Robin Ince host a close encounter of the 1st kind with comedian Lucy Beaumont, astronomer Maggie Aderin-Pocock, Director of Jodrell Bank Professor Tim OBrien, and science presenter Dallas Campbell to ask if UFOs and aliens have visited Earth? Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by comedian Jo Brand, planetary scientist Professor Monica Grady and NASA scientist Dr Carolyn Porco as they discuss some of the most exciting and technically ambitious explorations of our solar system. They look at whether coincidences are far more common than one might think and how a mathematical approach can make even the most unpredictable situations well, predictable. This week, Brian Cox and Robin Ince wonder if the world would be better off without spending an undue amount of time and energy trying to get giant pandas to mate and instead concentrated on saving species which let's face it, are a lot less cute but probably more important for the planet. It seems that what defines us, may have defined the Neanderthals as well, and we are not so different after all. They find out whether mathematicians are more successful at dating than comedians, and whether a rational, scientific approach to love and life long happiness is really the answer. From black holes to the expanding universe, every observation of the universe, so far, has been held up by the maths in Einstein's extraordinary work. Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by Alan Davies as they delve inside the human brain. Brian Cox and Robin Ince discover how trees talk to each other using the Wood Wide Web Read more, Brian Cox and Robin Ince discover how trees talk to each other using the Wood Wide Web. All episodes are available to stream via the website and as podcast downloads.[12]. They look back to the earliest known human ancestors and the fossils and tools that have allowed us to paint the picture of our journey out of Africa, to become the last surviving human species on the planet. They are joined by astrophysicists Kirsten Banks and Devika Kamath and comedian Ross Noble as they discuss how different the night sky looks from the southern hemisphere. They talk alien visitations, UFOs and other close encounters with astronomer Dr Seth Shostack, NASA scientist Dr Carolyn Porco, and comedians Greg Proops and Paul Provenza. Brian Cox and Robin Ince find out what science tells us about wine. In Praise of Flies Brian Cox and Robin Ince kick off a new series of Infinite Monkey Cage with a look at probably the least revered or liked group of insects, the flies. Brian Cox and Robin Ince discover if we are living in a golden-age for conspiracy theories, Brian Cox and Robin Ince take the monkey cage to Australia to visit the Deep Space Network. They discover how searching for clues from space has led to the discovery of several ancient lost Egyptian cities and how the study of ancient DNA and artefacts reveals our similarities, not differences, with our ancient forebears. BBC Radio 4 Unavailable 43 mins Short Cuts Series 31 Sound. Brian Cox and Robin Ince wonder what we have learnt from Covid? He offers nothing, sadly unsubscribing.". Robin Ince and Brian Cox are joined on stage by comedian Andy Hamilton to discuss whether size matters? . BBC Radio 4 / BBC Sounds. Robin Ince and Brian Cox head north for the second time this series, and take residence for one episode in the. They ask why so many movies now seem to employ a science advisor, whether scientific accuracy is really important when you are watching a film about a mythical norse god and whether science fact can actually be far more interesting than science fiction. Brian Cox and Robin Ince transport the cage of infinite proportions, for the first of 2 programmes from the Edinburgh Festival. Each show has a particular topic up for discussion, with previous topics including the apocalypse and space travel. The Infinite Monkey Cage is a BBC Radio 4 comedy and popular science series. The Infinite Monkey Cage (a Titles & Air Dates Guide) by John Lavalie Last updated: Mon, 03 Jan 2022 01:00: aired from: Nov 2009 to: Aug 2017: 92 eps: BBC Radio 4 : 30 min: regulars: They are joined by fly sceptic David Baddiel, fly enthusiast and champion Dr Erica McAlister and maggot expert Matthew Cobb to discover why a life without flies would be no life at all. Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined on stage by comedian Dara O'Briain, Professor Sheila Rowan of Glasgow University and Professor Nils Andersson of Southampton University to look at last summer's spectacular discovery of gravitational waves from two colliding neutron stars. Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by comedian Sara Pascoe to get a unique maths lesson. Fear not though, a new revolution in understanding is underway, with some extraordinary insights into the cunning of our little white cells. They are joined by comedian and talk-show host Conan O'Brien, alongside JPL's Dr Katie Stack Morgan and Dr Kevin Hand, and discuss the incredible missions that are hunting for signs of life within our own solar system. Generally speaking, its a fun and fascinating show. What epic discoveries might be made over the course of the next 100 episodes? Could there be a quantum explanation for how this amazing reaction works, and if so, are plants in fact the perfect quantum computers? From tool use, to language and even to culture, her revolutionary work has transformed our understanding of our great ape cousins, and ourselves. The deep ocean remains the last great unexplored frontier of our planet, and as Brian and Robin discover, what we might find there could provide us with some extraordinary insights and applications. And how will materials shape our future? Review. Radio comedy; BBC Radio 4 / BBC Sounds; 2009 - 2023; 162 episodes (26 series) Witty, irreverent look at the world through scientists' eyes. They learn whether being a successful comedian is really down to having a brain disorder and how the connections we make in our brain are changing and forming throughout our life, not just when we are young, so you really can teach an old dog, or human, new tricks. Keep listening for a very special guest appearance by Duran Duran's Nick Rhodes. Brian Cox and Robin Ince will be joined on stage by some very special guests to look at the science behind some of our best loved magic tricks and illusions. Robin Ince and Brian Cox are joined on stage by comedian Dave Gorman, author and Enigma Machine owner Simon Singh and. Brian Cox and Robin Ince visit Nasa's JPL with comedian Conan O'Brien. Brian Cox and Robin Ince invent Infinite Monkey Cluedo and try to plot the perfect crime. They'll be talking about the biggest challenges facing humanity at the moment, and whether science offers the solution to some of these great problems, from Climate Change to the rise of AI. The Infinite Monkey Cage Series 24 How to Teach Maths This content doesn't seem to be working. Read about our approach to external linking. Which materials do we completely depend on? They reveal whether the perfect crime or perfect criminal really exists and how we might spot them, and how the latest forensic techniques have transformed even decades old murder cases. Brian Cox and Robin Ince continue their tour of the USA, as they take to the stage in LA. They'll be looking at the cultural impact of this epic novel, and the long lasting impact it has had on the perception of science and scientists. Saturday 25 th June 2022. They'll be looking at the origin of numbers and whether counting is a uniquely human trait that actually started before the evolution of language. They find out how just one point of light can tell you exactly what a star is made of and why this can be the key to understanding the future of our galaxy. Robin Ince and Brian Cox are joined inside the Infinite Monkey Cage by rationalist comedian and musician Tim Minchin, science broadcaster and biologist Adam Rutherford and biochemist Professor Nick Lane to discuss the science of creation and the latest theories about the origins of life. They'll be exploring how some basic psychology can lead to some truly impressive deceptions, and ask how easy it is to trick the human mind, even a mind like Brian's. Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by comedian Ross Noble, Professor Danielle Schreve and Professor Chris Stringer as they look at the tricky job of piecing together the history of modern humans and how we came to be here. Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined on stage by comedian Phill Jupitus, Philosopher Professor Nick Bostrom and Neuroscientist Professor Anil Seth to ask what the chances are that are living in some Matrix like, simulated world and more importantly, how would we ever know? In the first of the new series, they're on Brian Cox's home territory for a recording at the University of Manchester at the. "Went to see this and was left apoplectic. This week's guests are psychologist and presenter of Radio 4's All in the Mind, Claudia Hammond, Neuroscientist Beau Lotto and the writer Alan Moore. Is time real, does it exist in the fundamental laws of physics, and if it doesn't, why do we experience the sensation of time passing? The following is an episode list of the BBC radio series The Infinite Monkey Cage. It's a whistle stop tour of all you'll ever need to know about gravity and how a mathematical equation written 100 years ago predicted everything from black holes to the Big Bang, to our expanding universe, long before there was any proof that these extraordinary phenomena existed. Brian Cox and Robin Ince invent Infinite Monkey Cluedo and try to plot the perfect crime. Radio comedy. Get your calculators ready! What can we learn about our own planet by looking back at it from space? BBC Radio 4. The panel talk about the emotional response of looking back on earth, either from the ISS or via amazing photographs like Voyager's Pale Blue Dot, and the importance of realising our own place and significance in the vast cosmos. Brian Cox and Robin Ince apply mathematical thinking to everyday problems. This week on the Infinite Monkey Cage, Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by comedy producer John Lloyd, mathematician Colva Roney Dougal and writer Simon Singh, to explore the universality of mathematics, the nature of infinity and the role of numbers in everyday life. Read more. Brian Cox and Robin Ince apply mathematical thinking to everyday problems. Robin and Brian are joined by Victor Stock, Dean of Guildford Cathedral, and science journalist Adam Rutherford for a special Christmas edition of the programme. Brian Cox and Robin Ince take to the stage at. Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined on stage by comedian Shappi Khorsandi, science broadcaster Adam Rutherford and evolutionary geneticist Mark Thomas. Unfortunately for Ross, this turns out to mean actual rolling stones, rather than THE Rolling Stones. Can you have a brain without a mind, and is the mind simply an unexpected consequence, an emergent property, of our highly evolved and sophisticated brain. In addition to the regular programmes, a special entitled "An Infinite Monkey's Guide to General Relativity" was broadcast in two half-hour episodes on 8 and 15 December 2015. BBC Radio 4. Sat, 24 Dec 2022. Joining our presenters are scientists Matthew Cobb and Sheena Cruikshank, comedian Helen Keen and legendary science TV presenter and writer, James Burke, whose classic series 'Connections' captivated audiences around the world. Robin and Brian are joined by alien abduction expert Jon Ronson and Seth Shostack from the. Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by a dazzling panel of sun worshipers from actor, comedian and musician Tim Minchin, to solar scientist Dr Lucie Green and biologist Prof Steve Jones. Exploring the Deep. They are joined by legendary comedians Steve Martin and Eric Idle, alongside astrophysicist Katie Mack and cosmologist Brian Greene, to find out which end the panel might prefer. Black Holes. Brian Cox and Robin Ince explore the legacy of Einstein's great theory, and how a mathematical equation written 100 years ago seems to have predicted so accurately exactly how our universe works. Brian, Robin and the panel talk about the vital yet delicate relationship between the coral polyp and its tiny plant lodger, how they evolved to be so co-dependent, and how this unique partnership has led to some of the most diverse ecosystems on the planet. Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined on stage by chemist Andrea Sella, science broadcaster and writer Gabrielle Walker and comedian Sara Pascoe to look at the life and death properties of oxygen. It turns out the phrase "better to sleep on it" has a strong scientific argument. Brian Cox and Robin Ince are back for new series, for now at least, as they take an upbeat look at all the different ways our Universe might end. Let the battle commence. What have modern-day explorers such as Diva and Jon discovered during their many expeditions to the deepest points of our oceans, and can they persuade Tim to join them on their next voyage? So are these discoveries just luck, are they still deserving of Nobel prizes and scientific glory, or is serendipity and an open scientific mind key to exploring and understanding our universe? This week Brian Cox and Robin Ince can be found on stage in New York asking the question, Is Science a Force for Good Or Evil? Brian Cox and Robin Ince find out about Australias scariest creatures: spiders. Brian Cox and Robin Ince find out about Australias scariest creatures: spiders. With the help of some of the world's leading cosmologists, and a comedian or two, they explore the notions of space time, falling elevators, trampolines and bowling balls, and what was wrong with Newton's apple. Hosted by physicist Brian Cox and comedian Robin Ince, [2] The Independent described it as a "witty and irreverent look at the world according to science". Just Brian please. Robin Ince and Brian Cox are joined on stage by human and non-human ape experts Keith Jensen, Katie Slocombe and Ross Noble to ask whether humans are truly unique amongst animal species. How old are the oldest puzzles and why do they involve wolves and cabbages? Brian Cox and Robin Ince invent Infinite Monkey Cluedo and try to plot the perfect crime. They ask whether being irrational is our default setting and how to convince the most hard-core believers with the power of evidence and critical thinking. Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by comedian Susan Calman, Prof Sue Black and Dr Julia Shaw as they invent Infinite Monkey Cluedo, and discover whether they can commit the perfect murder, or whether the latest forensic science will always be able to piece the clues together. They discuss the psychology and profile of people who are more likely to believe in conspiracies and the devastating effect some, like the anti-vaccine movement, have had on public health. Nearly all Europeans will have around 2% Neanderthal DNA, and the revelation of widespread interbreeding between Neanderthals and modern humans has turned the idea of our exceptionalism on its head. Brian Cox and Robin Ince find out what science tells us about wine. The Infinite Monkey Cage: With Tim Minchin, Brian Schmidt, Patricia Williamson, Mango Parker. They look at how some of the greatest scientific thinkers of all time, from Darwin to Einstein, got key elements of their own theories wrong, or in the case of others, followed a path of understanding that would later be completely disproved. A guide listing the titles AND air dates for each episode of the radio series The Infinite Monkey Cage. The panel reveal their own brave encounters with a host of venomous, toxic and just downright aggressive beasts, including the bullet ant, rated the most painful stinging insect on the planet, deadly tree frogs and snakes, sharks, scorpions and hippos. They are joined on stage by cosmologists Carlos Frenk and Faye Dowker and actor and comedian Ben Miller and comedian and fellow physics PhD alumnus Richard Vranch. The program is led by University of Manchester particle physicist Brian Cox and comedic . Brian Cox and Robin Ince visit Nasa's JPL with comedian Conan O'Brien. Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by comedian Sara Pascoe and the very numerate Prof Hannah Fry, maths comedian Matt Parker and statistician Prof David Spiegelhalter for a unique maths class. 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