British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide
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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 - 2025
  • 209 episodes (33 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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Moon Landings Special (2019)

A special hour-long episode of the science and comedy show, celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Apollo moon landings.

Series 20 (2019)

Marking it's 20th series and 10 years on air, this series features a special edition looking at Britain's history and future in space with astronauts Helen Sharman and Tim Peake. The other topics covered in the new series are dinosaur discovery, animal intelligence, the science behind dreaming, and the 150th anniversary of the Periodic Table.

Series 24 (2022)

This series see the return of a studio audience following Covid-19.

Series 25 (2022)

The 25th series sees Robin and Brian visiting the USA and Australia.

Series 27 (2023)

This series examines issues such as our diet and supervolcanoes.

Series 29 (2024)

Among the subjects this time, the science of Egyptian Mummies, poison and magic.

Series 31 (2024)

This series features recordings at Bletchley Park and the Royal Society.

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