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 3, Episode 2 - Flying Saucers!
Helen Keen looks at the history and proposed explanations of strange things in the skies (while revealing her own modest hopes that alien invaders will recognise her innate superiority - this based largely on her A-level results - and crown her Queen of All The World).
Further details
This episode examines humanity's enduring obsession with UFOs. How long have we been seeing them? What might they really be? And what questions might their possible occupants be asking about us?
Broadcast details
- Date
- Wednesday 9th April 2014
- Time
- 11pm
- Channel
- BBC Radio 4
- Length
- 15 minutes
Repeats
Show past repeats
| Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday 24th April 2018 | 9:45am | Radio 4 Extra |
| Tuesday 19th July 2022 | 11:45pm | Radio 4 Extra |
Cast & crew
| Helen Keen | Host / Presenter |
| Peter Serafinowicz | Ensemble Actor |
| Susy Kane | Ensemble Actor |
| Helen Keen | Writer |
| Miriam Underhill | Writer |
| Gareth Edwards | Producer |