The Infinite Monkey Cage podcast

The Infinite Monkey Cage

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.

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.

 

#221

Journey to the Centre of the Earth - Phil Wang, Ana Ferreira and Chris Jackson

Brian Cox and Robin Ince slice deep into the lesser explored world beneath us. To join the... more

19 Feb 2025

42 MINS

42:40

19 Feb 2025


#220

Brian and Robin introduce the new series

Brian Cox and Robin Ince look ahead to the topics and guests you can enjoy in Series 32 of... more

13 Feb 2025

04 MINS

04:08

13 Feb 2025


#219

An Unexpected History of the Body

Brian Cox and Robin Ince uncover the unexpected history of the body in the archives of the... more

25 Dec 2024

42 MINS

42:25

25 Dec 2024


#218

Is Extinction the End?

Brian Cox and Robin Ince dig into de-extinction asking, could we and should we resurrect c... more

18 Dec 2024

42 MINS

42:27

18 Dec 2024


#217

Fantastic Elastic

Brian Cox and Robin Ince expand their knowledge of elasticity with Olympian Bryony Page, c... more

11 Dec 2024

42 MINS

42:44

11 Dec 2024


#216

The Science of Baby Making

Brian Cox and Robin Ince investigate the science of baby making - don’t worry, all theory,... more

04 Dec 2024

42 MINS

42:00

04 Dec 2024


#215

Starless World

Brian Cox and Robin Ince consider how different our understanding of the universe would be... more

27 Nov 2024

42 MINS

42:25

27 Nov 2024


#214

Hedgehogs

Brian Cox and Robin Ince emerge from the hedge row waking up their guests from hibernation... more

20 Nov 2024

42 MINS

42:34

20 Nov 2024


#213

The Cyber Codebreakers

Brian Cox and Robin Ince head to Bletchley Park with comedian Alan Davies, and cyber exper... more

13 Nov 2024

42 MINS

42:30

13 Nov 2024


#212

Alien Life - Russell Kane, Lisa Kaltenegger and Chris Lintott

Are we alone in the universe? Brian Cox and Robin Ince venture to Glastonbury in the searc... more

21 Aug 2024

42 MINS

42:22

21 Aug 2024


#211

An Unexpected History of Science - Rufus Hound, Matthew Cobb, Victoria Herridge and Keith Moore

Brian Cox and Robin Ince raid the archives of the Royal Society to reveal an unexpected hi... more

14 Aug 2024

42 MINS

42:32

14 Aug 2024


#210

What a Gas! - Dave Gorman, Mark Miodownik and Lucy Carpenter

Brian Cox and Robin Ince talk hot air as they explore the pivotal role of gasses in our li... more

07 Aug 2024

42 MINS

42:56

07 Aug 2024


#209

Extreme Exploration - Anneka Rice, Mike Massimino, Britney Schmidt and Jess Phoenix

Brian Cox and Robin Ince venture to the home place of exploration in Porto, Portugal at th... more

31 Jul 2024

43 MINS

43:00

31 Jul 2024


#208

'Beastly Bodies' Kids Special - Steve Backshall, Jess French and Adam Kay

Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by adventurer and naturalist Steve Backshall, veterina... more

24 Jul 2024

42 MINS

42:39

24 Jul 2024


#207

Science of Board Games - Jess Fostekew, Marcus du Sautoy and Dave Neale

Brian Cox and Robin Ince go past jail, climb a ladder and build a civilisation as they exp... more

17 Jul 2024

43 MINS

43:11

17 Jul 2024


#206

The Wonder of Trees - Dame Judi Dench, Tony Kirkham and Tristan Gooley

Brian Cox and Robin Ince leaf through the latest tree science with Dame Judi Dench, Tony K... more

10 Jul 2024

42 MINS

42:29

10 Jul 2024


#205

The Infinite Monkey's Guide To… Audience Favourites (Pt 2)

`This week it's over to you the listeners, as we hear some of your favourite moments from ... more

29 May 2024

22 MINS

22:16

29 May 2024


#204

The Infinite Monkey's Guide To… Tiny Things

Brian Cox and Robin Ince shuffle through the archive to find the smallest things in the wo... more

22 May 2024

22 MINS

22:08

22 May 2024


#203

The Infinite Monkey's Guide To… The Future

We know the universe is rapidly expanding but what happens if other galaxies disappear fro... more

15 May 2024

19 MINS

19:43

15 May 2024


#202

The Infinite Monkey's Guide To… Failure

Brian Cox and Robin Ince embrace failure in its many forms, with a frank look at the impor... more

08 May 2024

16 MINS

16:54

08 May 2024


#201

The Infinite Monkey's Guide To… Gambling

Robin Ince and Brian Cox ask why some people always seem to win as they investigate the sc... more

01 May 2024

19 MINS

19:16

01 May 2024