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Brian Cox and Robin Ince host a witty, irreverent look at the world through scientists' eyes.

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    What have we learnt from Covid?Series 25

    Sat 12 Nov 2022

    Brian Cox and Robin Ince wonder what we have learnt from Covid?

  • How to Teach MathsSeries 24

    Sat 6 Aug 2022

    Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by comedian Sara Pascoe to get a unique maths lesson.

  • BrainsSeries 24

    Sat 30 Jul 2022

    Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by Alan Davies as they delve inside the human brain.

  • AstronautsSeries 24

    Sat 23 Jul 2022

    Brian Cox and Robin Ince look back at Earth with some truly out of this world guests.

  • Black HolesSeries 24

    Sat 16 Jul 2022

    Brian Cox throws Robin Ince into a black hole to see what happens next.

  • The Wood Wide WebSeries 24

    Sat 9 Jul 2022

    Brian Cox and Robin Ince discover how trees talk to each other using the Wood Wide Web

  • Exploring the DeepSeries 24

    Sat 2 Jul 2022

    Brian Cox and Robin Ince travel deep below the ocean waves to discover what lies beneath.

  • Bats v FliesSeries 24

    Sat 25 Jun 2022

    Brian Cox and Robin Ince return for a new series of the hit science/comedy show.

  • A History of RockSeries 23

    Mon 15 Feb 2021

    Brian Cox and Robin Ince look at the history of rock. Not Pink Floyd... actual rock.

  • The Fundamentals of RealitySeries 23

    Mon 8 Feb 2021

    Brian Cox and Robin Ince explore the fundamentals of reality.

  • The Science of CookingSeries 23

    Mon 1 Feb 2021

    Brian Cox and Robin Ince don chef's hats and aprons to look at the science of cooking.

  • NeanderthalsSeries 23

    Mon 25 Jan 2021

    Brian Cox and Robin Ince explore the extraordinary lives of the Neanderthals.

  • Under our Night SkySeries 23

    Mon 18 Jan 2021

    Brian Cox and Robin Ince discover how our relationship with the night sky has changed.

  • In Praise of FliesSeries 23

    Mon 11 Jan 2021

    Brian Cox and Robin Ince discover why flies should be celebrated, not swatted.

  • Does Time Exist?Series 22

    Thu 20 Aug 2020

    Brian Cox and Robin Ince ask whether time is simply an illusion.

  • What is Life?Series 22

    Mon 20 Jul 2020

    Brian Cox and Robin Ince ask what is life?

  • The Human BrainSeries 22

    Tue 14 Jul 2020

    Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by Conan O'Brien to look at the amazing human brain.

  • When the Monkeys Met the ChimpsSeries 22

    Mon 29 Jun 2020

    Brian Cox and Robin Ince look back at 60 years of chimpanzee research with Jane Goodall.

  • The SunSeries 22

    Mon 22 Jun 2020

    Brian Cox and Robin Ince take a dazzling look at the science of the sun.

  • An Astronaut's Guide to IsolationSeries 22

    Mon 15 Jun 2020

    Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by 4 amazing space explorers in an astronaut special

  • Space ArchaeologySeries 22

    Mon 8 Jun 2020

    Brian Cox and Robin Ince look at what science can reveal about human history, from space.

  • Black HolesSeries 22

    Mon 1 Jun 2020

    Brian Cox and Robin Ince push Matt Lucas into a black hole, all in the name of science.

  • The End of the UniverseSeries 22

    Mon 25 May 2020

    Brian Cox and Robin Ince are back, for now, with a look at how the Universe might end.

  • Lucy Beaumont's Close EncountersSeries 21

    Tue 18 Feb 2020

    Brian Cox and Robin Ince send Lucy Beaumont to investigate UFO sightings in Hull.

  • UFO specialSeries 21

    Mon 17 Feb 2020

    Brian Cox and Robin Ince investigate alien and UFO sightings.

  • Quantum WorldsSeries 21

    Mon 10 Feb 2020

    Brian Cox and Robin Ince enter the bizarre world of Quantum Physics

  • FireSeries 21

    Mon 3 Feb 2020

    Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by Ed Byrne to look at the science of fire.

  • Coral ReefsSeries 21

    Mon 27 Jan 2020

    Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by Marcus Brigstocke to talk about the magic of coral.

  • Conspiracy TheoriesSeries 21

    Mon 20 Jan 2020

    Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by Shazia Mirza as they discuss conspiracy theories.

  • Science of LaughterSeries 21

    Mon 13 Jan 2020

    Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by Frank Skinner to discuss the science of laughter.

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