The Infinite Monkey Cage. Image shows from L to R: Brian Cox, Robin Ince. Copyright: BBC
The Infinite Monkey Cage
- Radio factual
- BBC Radio 4 / BBC Sounds
- 2009 - 2024
- 182 episodes (29 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
A special hour-long episode of the science and comedy show, celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Apollo moon landings.
Further details
Recorded at Cocoa Beach, Florida just down the road from Cape Canaveral, Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by some of the key players involved in landing the first people on the moon on this day in 1969.
Apollo 9 Astronaut Rusty Schweickart, Apollo flight director Gerry Griffin and Apollo children Jan and Andy Aldrin give their perspectives on arguably one of the greatest scientific and engineering achievements of all time. They'll also be joined by ISS astronaut Scott Kelly to talk about the impact the amazing pioneers of Apollo have had on the future of space travel and exploration.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Saturday 20th July 2019
- Time
- 10am
- Channel
- BBC Radio 4
- Length
- 60 minutes
Repeats
Show past repeats
| Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Friday 26th July 2019 | 9:00pm | Radio 4 |