The Infinite Monkey Cage
- Radio factual
- BBC Radio 4 / BBC Sounds
- 2009 - 2024
- 195 episodes (31 series)
Witty, irreverent look at the world through scientists' eyes. With Professor Brian Cox and Robin Ince. Also features Brian Cox.
- Continues on Thursday on Radio 4 at 11am with Series 31, Episode 2
- Catch-up on Series 31, Episode 1
Episode menu
- Series 22 - Lockdown Podcast, Episode 1 - The End of the Universe
Further details
Brian Cox and Robin Ince take an upbeat look at all the different ways our Universe might end. 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.
Will we go with the Big Rip or possibly the Big Crunch, or even death by giant bubble that expands so rapidly it wipes out our universe almost instantly? 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.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Monday 25th May 2020
- Channel
- BBC Sounds
- Length
- 40 minutes
Cast & crew
| Brian Cox | Host / Presenter |
| Robin Ince | Host / Presenter |
| Eric Idle | Guest |
| Steve Martin | Guest |
| Brian Greene | Guest |
| Katie Mack | Guest |
| Alexandra Feachem | Producer |
| Eric Idle | Composer |
Press
How did The Infinite Monkey Cage's virtual audience go?
Earlier this week, amid the coronavirus pandemic, the BBC recorded its first programme with a live audience listening from home. Could this be the new normal for radio comedy shows?
Steven McIntosh, BBC, 2nd June 2020