It Is Rocket Science!. Helen Keen. Copyright: BBC
It Is Rocket Science!
- Radio stand-up
- BBC Radio 4
- 2011 - 2014
- 12 episodes (3 series)
Comic but scientifically accurate look at the science and history of space exploration. Hosted by Helen Keen. Stars Helen Keen, Peter Serafinowicz and Susy Kane.
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Series 1, Episode 1
It Is Rocket Science!. Helen Keen. Copyright: BBC
Helen Keen introduces the three fathers of modern rocket science. The little-known geniuses who transformed science fiction dreams of space travel into glorious science fact, and who were entirely admirable (apart from the one who was a massive Nazi).
Broadcast details
- Date
- Wednesday 9th March 2011
- Time
- 11pm
- Channel
- BBC Radio 4
- Length
- 15 minutes
Repeats
Show past repeats
| Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday 4th September 2013 | 11:15pm | Radio 4 |
| Monday 23rd February 2015 | 11:45pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Tuesday 24th February 2015 | 9:45am | Radio 4 Extra |
| Monday 7th November 2016 | 11:30pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Tuesday 8th November 2016 | 9:30am | Radio 4 Extra |
| Monday 6th January 2020 | 11:45pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Tuesday 7th January 2020 | 9:45am | Radio 4 Extra |
| Sunday 6th June 2021 | 11:00pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Saturday 12th June 2021 | 2:30pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Sunday 13th June 2021 | 2:30am | Radio 4 Extra |
| Tuesday 23rd May 2023 | 11:00pm | Radio 4 Extra |