It Is Rocket Science!. Helen Keen. Copyright: BBC
It Is Rocket Science!

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 3, Episode 1 - Life on Mars...

A look at how people might one day travel to Mars and beyond. Helen discusses the problems of long space voyages, with tips on a rather unsavoury way to stop cosmic rays and what to do if you feel like eating your crewmates.

Preview clips

Broadcast details

Date
Wednesday 2nd April 2014
Time
11pm
Channel
BBC Radio 4
Length
15 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Wednesday 1st March 2017 11:15pm Radio 4
Monday 16th April 2018 11:45pm Radio 4 Extra
Tuesday 17th April 2018 9:45am Radio 4 Extra
Tuesday 12th July 2022 11:45pm Radio 4 Extra

Cast & crew

Cast
Helen Keen Host / Presenter
Peter Serafinowicz Ensemble Actor
Susy Kane Ensemble Actor
Writing team
Helen Keen Writer
Miriam Underhill Writer
Production team
Gareth Edwards Producer

Video

Happy Birthday Curiosity!

The Mars Rover, Curiosity, celebrates its own birthday. To itself. On Mars.

View this clip on the BBC website

Featuring: Peter Serafinowicz.

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