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'll be asking why we sleep, is 8 hours really enough, and why has every creature on the planet evolved with some period of inactivity? Do mathematicians make better Poker players, or is psychology the key to the ultimate poker face? It is often said that we know more about the surface of the Moon then we do about our own ocean floor, but is that really true? They'll be asking why so many comedians seem to start life as scientists, and begin their quest to put science at the heart of popular culture. "The Infinite Monkey Cage USA Tour: New York". They'll also be revealing why a chimpanzee could be classified as far more rational than its human counterpart. You can. Brian Cox and Robin Ince find out about the materials that we couldnt live without. They'll be looking at why quantum physics, in particular, seems to attract some of the more fringe elements of pseudoscience and alternative medicine, and whether there is anything about the frankly weird quantum behaviour of particles, like the ability to seemingly be in two places at once, that really can be applied to the human condition. They discover the secret to why humans are such social creatures and why two brains are definitely better than one. Brian Cox and Robin Ince discuss the hunt for elusive planets outside our solar system. They'll be discovering how and why insects have been by far the most successful group of organisms during the history of life on planet earth, and why we simply couldn't do without them. They hear stories of how different cultures have always used constellations in the sky to help navigate life down here, on planet Earth. 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. Can our dreams help us solve problems, give us new ideas, help us write a symphony, even if they can't predict the future? How would the evolution of life on our planet have differed without plants, and what would our planet look like today? Or the brain researchers who demonstrated that they could detect meaningful brain activity in a dead salmon. Released On: 09 Jul 2022 Available for over a year Brian Cox and Robin Ince discover how trees talk. The Infinite Monkey Cage Series 24 How to Teach Maths This content doesn't seem to be working. On that cheery note the panel vote for their favourite apocalyptic ending and wonder what they might be doing and what they hope to have achieved when the final moment comes. Joining the panel are paleobiologist Dave Martill, geologist and BBC broadcaster Hermione Cockburn, the comedian Ross Noble and legendary actor, writer and performer, Eric Idle. 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. Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by comedian Sara Pascoe to get a unique maths lesson. They are joined by US talk show host Conan O'Brien, and neuroscientists David Eagleman and Gina Rippon to find out how the 3lb organ that sits in our skull allows us to live on every corner of the planet, adapt to any habitat, allows us to argue with each other and ourselves and think about ideas such as free will. Read about our approach to external linking. . Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by comedian Bridget Christie, neuroscientist Professor Penny Lewis and psychologist Richard Wiseman to explore the science of dreaming. Brian Cox and Robin Ince invent Infinite Monkey Cluedo and try to plot the perfect crime. The image of the lumbering, ape like, simple, grunting neanderthal has been turned on its head with the discovery that we are far more related to Neanderthals then we ever thought possible. Science Goes to Hollywood: Science Fact V Science Fiction. The first show will see Python legend and Monkey Cage theme tune creator Eric Idle take to the stage alongside physicists Jonathan Butterworth and Catherine Heymans to ask "what particles remain to be discovered?" 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. We hear what secrets the study of rock reveals about the very birth of our planet, to the incredible creatures that walked the Earth many millions of years ago, preserved in our ancient stones. Brian and Robin get to grips with the chemistry of this contradictory molecule, and Andrea Sella tries not to cause too big an explosion by demonstrating oxygen's reactive nature using a digestive biscuit. Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by comedian Jo Brand. They also look at how discoveries made in just the last 5 years have completely transformed our understanding of human history and what new DNA technology has revealed about our ancient past. Exploring the Deep. 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. 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. Producer: Rami Tzabar. ", Radio 4's award winning science/comedy show hits, "Science vs the Supernatural: Does Science Kill the Magic?". If evolution happens over thousands of years, could we even tell if we were evolving as a species, or have humans reached peak human? It's the molecule we simply can't live without, but as fate would have it, oxygen is also the molecule that eventually leads to our death. Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined on stage by Stephen Fry, Eric Idle, chemist and Pro-Vice-Chancellor of Sheffield University, Professor Tony Ryan, and University of London solar scientist, Dr Lucie Green, as they ask: "can science save us?" What are the big questions that dinosaur hunters are hoping to uncover, and did they go extinct at all? 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. The Science Party goes against everything science should be. Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by comedians Jo Brand and Ross Noble, alongside Nobel prize winner Sir Paul Nurse and geneticist Prof Aoife Mclysaght to ask the biggest question of all: What is Life and how did it start? 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. 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. Fossil Records and other Archaeological Hits. Brian, Robin and guests look at how this momentous discovery brought together nearly 1/3 of the world's astronomers and astrophysicists as they raced to point their telescopes at the collision, but also confirmed the presence of gravitational waves, first predicted in Einstein's theory of general relativity back in 1915. 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. Robin Ince and Brian Cox are joined on stage by, "Is There Room for Mysticism in a Rational World? 24 December 2022. From insects that can be used to give a precise time of death, to the unusual field of forensic botany, It's not just DNA evidence that can be used to pinpoint someone to the scene of a crime. The Deep Space Network. They'll be looking at the Rosetta mission that has, for the first time, landed a probe on a comet, and the Cassini-Huygens mission which is bringing us extraordinary information about Saturn and its moons, and what these explorations of the far reaches of our solar system might tell us about our own planet. Brian Cox and Robin Ince travel deep below the ocean waves to discover what lies beneath. All will be revealed. They are joined by comedian and former motoring correspondent for the Daily Telegraph, Alexei Sayle, Land Speed Record Holder Andy Green and Professor Danielle George from the University of Manchester. It's a serious topic, but never fear, on the way the intergalactic battles faced in Star Wars, and why only the French could come up with onions as a cure for burns, are all equally seriously investigated. Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined on stage by comedian Katy Brand, science writer Philip Ball and medic, author and broadcaster Kevin Fong. The programme's theme song was written by Eric Idle and recorded by Idle and Jeff Lynne. Infuriated! 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. 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. They kick off with arguably any child's first interest in science dinosaurs! Joining Brian in the physics corner will be comedian and ex-physicist Dara O'Briain, and trading punches for the chemists will be Professor Andrea Sella and monkey cage regular Professor Tony Ryan. 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. What are these mysterious elements known as Dark Matter and Dark Energy and would their discovery mean a complete re-writing of the laws of physics as we know them? Also features Brian Cox. 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. How dropping raisins in a bottle of lemonade reveal how the Titanic sunk, and a robot orchestra, created from household objects, plays some familiar tunes. They are joined on stage by Noel Fielding, evolutionary biologist Nick Lane and writer and expert in popular culture, Sir Christopher Frayling. They'll be looking at some of the more popular claims of supernatural goings on, and asking whether a belief in ghosts, psychic abilities and other other-worldly phenomena, is just a bit of harmless fun, or whether there are more worrying implications in a belief in the paranormal. Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by US superstar neuroscientist David Eagleman, Professor Sophie Scott and comedian Bridget Christie to ask what is reality? They'll be looking at the development of artificial limbs and organs that have been pioneered during times of war and at the extreme end of emergency medicine, and find out how Noel Fitzpatrick is developing new techniques and bionic devices at his veterinary practice, that could eventually be used on humans. They discover how mathematical thinking can help answer some truly out of this world questions as well: how much soup would it take to fill the solar system? Robin and Brian are joined by alien abduction expert Jon Ronson and Seth Shostack from the. Probably not, according to Brian as Venus is too hot! 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. The Infinite Monkey Cage Series 24 Bats v Flies Brian Cox and Robin Ince return for a new series of the hit science/comedy show. BBC Radio 4. Since beginning in 2009, the program has produced 12 series, a U.S. tour, and extended podcast versions of most episodes from 2013 onward. The panel also discuss how the court room has changed with the development of ever-more advanced forensic techniques, but also where the weakness in the science might lie. They look at why laughter is not only an ancient human trait that goes a long way to making us the social animal we are today, but that rats and apes also enjoy a good chuckle. Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by comedian Sara Pascoe to get a unique maths lesson. This week, Brian Cox and Robin Ince attempt to walk through the doors of perception. What are the limitations of science, and can we visualise a future where we transcend the human form that evolution has led us to, and would we want to? They look at how the human body fights disease, and why it has been so little understood until now. Brian Cox and Robin Ince visit Nasa's JPL with comedian Conan O'Brien. They'll be looking at some of the fantastic ideas at the very forefront of science and technology that are being looked at to help in tackling some of the biggest challenges facing our planet, from climate change, to feeding our ever expanding global population. Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by comedian Katy Brand, Prof Polly Arnold and Prof Andrea Sella to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Dmitri Mendeleev's great achievement. Brian Cox and Robin Ince invent Infinite Monkey Cluedo and try to plot the perfect crime. Brian Cox and Robin Ince wonder what we have learnt from Covid? The Infinite Monkey Cage. They'll be looking at why studying our nearest relative, the chimpanzee, could reveal clues as to how humans evolved some of the traits that make us stand out, such as language, culture and truly altruistic cooperation, or whether these are traits that are now being uncovered in our primate cousins. They are joined on stage by NASA astronauts Sandra Magnus and Terry Virts, ESA astronaut Claude Nicollier, and Apollo 16's Charlie Duke, one of the last people to have walked on the moon. They learn about the strange physiology of spiders, including skin shedding, weaving sperm webs and having hundreds of babies at once. Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined on stage by comedian and former psychiatric nurse, Jo Brand, and neuroscientists Sophie Scott and Brian Butterworth. They'll also be looking at the real science behind some of the ideas about life and the creation of life that Mary Shelley explored. Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by comedian and author David Baddiel, Professor of Evolutionary Genetics Aoife McLysaght, and geneticist and broadcaster Adam Rutherford to ask whether human beings are still evolving? Brian Cox and Robin Ince look back at Planet Earth from the unique perspective of space with the help of astronauts Nicole Stott and Chris Hadfield, Space scientist Carolyn Porco and comedian and author Katy Brand. They'll be hearing about why the sex life of eels has remained so enigmatic, how the mystery of the wandering albatross has been solved, and why making underwear for frogs finally solved the riddle of how babies are made. Referee Robin Ince will be ringside to make sure it's a clean fight and there's no hitting below the belt. Hailed as an elixir of life, and foundation of the atmosphere, oxygen is the revolutionary element that quickens life and hastens death through its ferocious reactivity. They are joined by fly sceptic David Baddiel , fly enthusiast and champion Dr Erica McAlister and maggot expert Matthew Cobb . "Episode 2: An Infinite Monkey's Guide to General Relativity". "The Universe: What Remains to Be Discovered?". (the answer is yes!). Each show has a particular topic up for discussion, with previous topics including the apocalypse and space travel. Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined on stage by comedian Lee Mack, science author and journalist Simon Singh and chemist Professor Andrea Sella to look at how many of our biggest science discoveries seem to have come about by accident. Im just not a fan of Science as a vehicle to promote your political beliefs. Should badgers wear bicycle helmets? Get your calculators ready! Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by Monty Python's Eric Idle, and cosmologists Dr Netta Engelhardt and Dr Janna Levin as they tackle one of the biggest challenges in cosmology. Brian Cox and Robin Ince wonder what we have learnt from Covid? The Infinite Monkey Cage Published 03/25/23 Southern Skies Brian Cox and Robin Ince start a new series from Sydney, Australia. Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by mathematician Marcus Du Sautoy, science journalist Adam Rutherford and comic book legend Alan Moore to discuss why symmetry seems such a pervasive phenomenon throughout our universe, and possibly beyond. They look at the thorny issue of race, and whether there is a scientific definition for the concept of race. The program is led by University of Manchester particle physicist Brian Cox and comedic . To commemorate the 100th anniversary of Albert Einstein's theory of general relativity, two special episodes were added in December 2015: To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the moon landing, a special episode was added in July 2019: Brian Cox and Robin Ince kick off the new series by tackling one of the greatest questions ever posed by science: which are better, bats or flies? 17 December 2022. Radio comedy. Brian Cox acknowledges the importance of the Apollo moon landings in inspiring him, and many like him, to take up careers in science so what will the next big scientific inspiration be? This week they are joined by comedian Ed Byrne, oceanographer Dr Jon Copley and planetary scientist Prof Monica Grady to ask whether the real master-race on planet Earth is not human but microbe. The panel also discuss what is going on in the brain whilst we sleep, and how memories are formed and consolidated while we snooze. Ince and Cox headed an Uncaged Monkeys live tour in 2011, and toured the United States in 2015.[9]. Infinite Monkeys Brian Cox and Robin Ince delve into the postbag and open up the inbox for a programme specially recorded for BBC Radio 4 Extra. They are joined on stage by impressionist Jon Culshaw and astrophysicists Sarah Bridle and Tim O'Brien as they look up at the sky to discover that everything we see only accounts for 5% of the entire universe. It combines hard facts, softer theories and bold deviations into comedy. 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. Brian Cox and Robin Ince discuss the hunt for elusive planets outside our solar system. They discuss the real science of time travel, the tardis and why wormholes are inaccurately named (according to Ross!). Is the information about Robin lost forever, or is there a chance, sometime in the far future, a super intelligent alien civilisation could piece back some key information to discover proof he ever existed? When spiritual healers and gurus talk about our own quantum energy and the power of quantum healing, is it simply a metaphor, or is there more to this esoteric branch of science that we could all learn from? 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 on stage by mathematicians Hannah Fry and Alex Bellos, psychologist Richard Wiseman and games enthusiast Helen Zaltzman, to get their top tips for winning games and solving puzzles. Brian Cox and Robin Ince wonder what we have learnt from Covid? This week on the Infinite Monkey Cage, Brian Cox and Robin Ince take to the stage at Manchester University, to discuss the state of science communication. Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by comedian Alan Davies and neuroscientists Prof Uta Frith and Prof Sophie Scott. Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined on stage by comedian Jo Brand, and physicists Prof Jo Dunkley and Dr Adam Masters to look at how we go about measuring our universe, from measuring the contents of atmospheres of planets and moons at the outer edges of our solar system to looking far back in time to study the very earliest beginnings of the cosmos. Was he right? Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by hominids Alan Davies, Neanderthal expert and author Rebecca Wragg Sykes, and Paleontologist and Woolly Mammoth expert Tori Herridge and learn just how misunderstood our ancestors have been. All episodes are available to stream via the website and as podcast downloads.[12]. A guide listing the titles AND air dates for each episode of the radio series The Infinite Monkey Cage. Robin Ince and Brian Cox are joined on stage by comedian Andy Hamilton to discuss whether size matters? 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. The Future of Humanity Brian Cox and Robin Ince take on the entire future of our civilisation, as they are joined by Astronomer Royal and former head of the Royal Society Lord Rees, Baroness Cathy Ashton and comedian, actor and director Chris Addison. Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined on stage by naturalist Steve Backshall, zoologist Lucy Cooke and comedian Andy Hamilton as they battle it out to decide which creature wins the title of earth's most deadly. The science and politics of biodiversity and conservation, explored and explained (sort of) with the help of Sandy Knapp, Simon Watt and comedian Sara Pascoe. Are some of us just innately bad at maths or can everyone get to grips with algebra and calculus? They explore the different experience of astronauts from Charlie's era, and those who now become residents of space, spending months and months aboard the International Space Station, and the challenges each mission brings. Brian Cox and Robin Ince wonder what we have learnt from Covid? 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The Infinite Monkeys, Brian Cox and Robin Ince, are joined on stage by Sir Paul Nurse, President of the Royal Society, and comedian and theology graduate Katy Brand to look at how science is portrayed in the press and whether opinion is ever as valid as evidence. into a black hole? Read more. Ince often imitates and quotes Carl Sagan. The Infinite Monkey Cage 162 Episodes Episodes About 44 minutes | Feb 18, 2023 Southern Skies Brian Cox and Robin Ince start a new series from Sydney, Australia. BBC Radio 4. Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by comedian Jo Brand and Volcano experts Professor Tamsin Mather and Professor Clive Oppenheimer. Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by comedian Ed Byrne, Forensic Chemist Niamh Nic Daid and biologist Adam Rutherford, as they explore the science of fire and how it has impacted the evolution of life on earth. The programme features a number of running themes and gags. They'll be joined on stage by comedian Dave Gorman, British Antarctic Survey scientist Lloyd Peck and Bramley Murton from the National Oceanography Centre in Southampton. Prepare to be amazed. Former cosmologist Dara O'Briain and Dr Alice Roberts join physicist Brian Cox and comedian Robin Ince for a witty, irreverent and unashamedly rational look at the world according to science. series of books. They'll be going big on Big Data, and asking just how big is it? Could there be a quantum explanation for how this amazing reaction works, and if so, are plants in fact the perfect quantum computers? Infinite Monkey Cage, Series 6, 7, 8, and 9 as it's meant to be heard, narrated by Professor Brian Cox, Robin Ince. Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by guests Dara O Briain, Professor Tony Ryan and Dr Gabrielle Walker to discuss the ever-hot topic of climate change. And how have puzzles involving wolves, cabbages and bridges resulted in the development of whole new branches of mathematics. They discuss ancient cave paintings depicting Orion's belt, the astronomical revolution that came with our understanding of how planets orbit the Sun, and how astronauts like Tim who have "touched the sky" have seen the stars in a totally unique way. They'll be asking why we seem to be so good at telling lies, but not very good at spotting them, and why being good liars could be the secret to our success as a social animal. They also reveal what surprising tropical animal remains have been found buried deep under Trafalgar Square. They are joined on stage by Ben Miller, Charlotte Church, Dr Paul Abel and Professor Tim O'Brien to explore the big questions that are still to be answered about our Universe. Brian Cox and Robin Ince discover the limits of human endurance. Brian Cox and Robin Ince travel deep below the ocean waves to discover what lies beneath. Physicist turned comedian Ben Miller joins Brian and Robin to discuss quantum physics, and if astrology really shares its roots with more scientific pursuits. They consider how archaeology today looks far more Star Wars than Indiana Jones, as an archaeologist's list of kit can now include satellites and lasers. Professor Brian Cox and comedian Robin Ince return for a new series of the witty, irreverent science/comedy show. Saturday 25 th June 2022. [3][4] The show's eighth series was broadcast in June and July 2013 and the podcast, published immediately after the initial radio broadcast, features extended versions of most episodes starting with 1 July 2013 Glastonbury Special episode in Series 8. They are joined on stage by Professor Sue Black from the University of Dundee, Dr Mark Spencer, a forensic botanist at the Natural History Museum and comedian Rufus Hound. 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