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.
Episode menu
Series 2, Episode 1 - Where Is Everyone?
Helen Keen explores the mystery of Fermi's Paradox - in a vast universe, potentially teeming with alien life, why has no one even dropped by to say hello? (There is a steadfast refusal to see this as her 17th birthday party all over again.)
Further details
This week's programme asks if there are civilisations on other planets and, if so, why do they never call?
Helen examines the Fermi paradox - if the universe is really infinite it should contain infinite life, and there has been no contact from alien civilisations.
It also explores different ideas through the history of what life might be like on other planets, and some of the more surprising suggestions scientists have offered on how to contact alien life - from burning giant parallelograms in the Sahara to sending nude pictures into space.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Wednesday 16th May 2012
- Time
- 11pm
- Channel
- BBC Radio 4
- Length
- 15 minutes
Repeats
Show past repeats
| Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday 2nd October 2013 | 11:15pm | Radio 4 |
| Monday 11th January 2016 | 11:45pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Tuesday 12th January 2016 | 9:45am | Radio 4 Extra |
| Thursday 25th May 2017 | 10:30pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Saturday 30th October 2021 | 11:45pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Wednesday 24th January 2024 | 11:30pm | Radio 4 Extra |