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The Infinite Monkey Cage. Image shows from L to R: Brian Cox, Robin Ince. Copyright: BBC
The Infinite Monkey Cage

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.

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Series 20, Episode 4 - Anniversary of the Periodic Table

Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by comedian Katy Brand, Prof Polly Arnold and Prof Andrea Sella to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Periodic Table.

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How well do you know your Fe from your Cu, and what the heck is Np? 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. They find out how scientists first realised that the elements that form the ingredients that make up our planet , are able to be organised in such a logical and ordered way, and whether its still a useful tool today. They also discover why one of the guests has been called the Free Solo equivalent of chemists because of the skill and danger involved in their work.

Broadcast details

Date
Monday 7th October 2019
Time
4:30pm
Channel
BBC Radio 4
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Brian Cox Host / Presenter
Robin Ince Host / Presenter
Guest cast
Katy Brand Guest
Polly Arnold Guest
Andrea Sella Guest
Production team
Alexandra Feachem Producer

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